Newfangled Theory began in late 2006 as a two piece, with Derek Givans on Guitar and Vocals and Brantley Galloway on Drums. Brantley wanted a few lessons on drums from Derek, former drummer and vocalist for The Electric Fuzz Band (winner of the 3rd Annual Local Music Awards – Ninevolt Magazine, Norfolk, VA – for Jam Band of the Year 2002).

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Brantley already had some natural talent on drums and Derek’s interest in guitar grew after the split of The Electric Fuzz Band. Lessons became jam sessions that went on for a few months before the two piece performed for a small group of friends at a New Year’s Eve party. Only a few short weeks later Matt Drouillard came into the picture. He was eager to learn to play the Bass and did so quickly! The three piece performed at a party in March 2007 for a slightly larger group of friends and it was time for a band name. Newfangled Theory came about in an effort to describe exactly what was happening…lots of newfound talent and ideas! May 2007 brought the band their first real paying gig at Big City Grill in Freeport, FL. That gig connected them with their fourth member, Matthew Miller, who won the 2004 Florida State Fiddle Competition at age 13. November 2007 brought Sabrina McKenney to the band. Formerly of an acoustic two piece called BriaRose, Sabrina sings harmonies and plays shakers. She melted right in to Newfangled Theory. Newfangled Theory has since created quite a buzz with locals playing a mix of Classic Rock, 90’s Rock, and a handful of originals. Newfangled Theory has had the privilege of playing great local places such as Shades at the Loop, Bud & Alley’s, Spinnaker Beach Club, Seacrest Beach Amphitheatre, and Fatty’s Sandwich Shop.

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