There are at least 2 bands with the name The Outlanders: 1. The Outlanders was a jazz band led by Joel Schwartz. Schwartz is a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto, Canada. As an in-demand freelance musician, Joel's recent credits include Great Lake Swimmers, Royal Wood, Patricia O’Callaghan, Joel Fafard, Kate Rogers, Andrea Koziol, Zebrina, Aviva Chernick, and many others. His original group, The Outlanders, released their debut album of instrumental music, . . . and this is how his story goes, in 2007. Cinematic, playful and deeply resonant, the quartet’s contemporary sound is steeped in the traditions of folk, rock and jazz. The thirteen tracks of …and this is how his story goes are woven with musical narratives. Each musical tale is accessible to the listener through the guitar-driven melodies, the originality of the composition, and the sincerity with which it is delivered. The musicians unite diverse musical backgrounds to form the band’s unique sound: Joel Schwartz (guitar), and Bret Higgins (bass) contribute jazz, folk and rock sensibilities, while Joanna Borromeo (keyboards) brings classical and R&B influences and drummer Josh Van Tassel experiments with electronic music. “The Outlanders play beautiful and intelligent ethereal twang. I love the way the guitar and piano interact with each other, supported with care and precision by the rhythm section. The melodies are, in every sense of the word, haunting.” Paul Quarrington, novelist, screenwriter, composer, April 2009 “Atmospheric, beautifully melodic with a bit of bite and a side of groove. Think country gentleman guitar-slinger hanging out in Chicago to mend a broken heart.” Rosemary Phelan, musician “The Outlanders are a unique band on the Toronto music scene. Top notch playing and a well produced CD should ensure they become a well known entity here and abroad.” Jaymz Bee, Radio Host JazzFM, March 2009. https://theoutlanders.bandcamp.com 2. The Outlanders was a progressive post-hardcore/alternative rock band from the Delaware/Pennsylvania area who come together with a love for music and a drive to get their diverse sound to the ears of anyone and everyone. They released a 3 song EP in the summer of 2007 that had an extremely limited run. After several member changes and regrouping, the band got back and worked hard to release their 8 song album entitled "The Earth Will Take It Back" in 2009. Members: Orion Moses - Vocals/Guitar (Later in the band Sky Vs Sea) Joey Nichols - Guitar/Vocals Mike Jumps - Keys & Synth Brendon Boudwin - Bass Ryan Williams - Drums facebook.com/theoutlanders open.spotify.com/artist/0lb20IE99S4RcCF4ofP847?si=A1wI56UBRJCd-L75DAcdTA music.apple.com/us/artist/the-outlanders/1445906119 instagram.com/theoutlanders10yearreunion myspace.com/theoutlanders