Based out of Nashville, TN and Reno, NV, The Pretty Unknown is a project built from the melodic songwriting of Cecil McCumber and the gorgeous arrangements of horn-section players Karl Busch (sax) and Jef Derderian (trumpet), and rhythm section Mac Esposito (bass) and Greg Lewis (drums).
What do we sound like?
“It’s like if Taylor Swift was the surrogate mother for Michael Buble and Sarah McLachlan’s love child. Then they raised the child listening The Beach Boys and The Beatles. That’s a technical critique.” ~ anonymous
Current Members
Cecil McCumber | Lead Vocals / Guitar / Songwriter
Mac Esposito | Bass Guitar / Keys / Backing Vocals
Karl Busch | Saxophone / Clarinet / Flute / Backing Vocals
Jef Derderian | Trumpet / Keys / Backing Vocals
Greg Lewis| Drums / Percussion / Backing Vocals
Bandmembers Emeritae
Adam Dunson | Drums
Aaron Edgcomb | Drums
Matt Badinger | Drums
Consistent Subs
Miguel Jimenez | Drums
Eric Johnson | Saxophone
Dave Strawn | Bass