Kendall Street Company

Kendall Street Company
OriginCharlottesville, Virginia, US
Genres
Years active2013–Present
Members
  • Louis Smith
  • Brian Roy
  • Ryan Wood
  • Ben Laderberg
  • Jake Vanaman
Past members
  • Andrew Drehoff
  • Price Gillock
  • Andrew King
  • Bucky Henry
Websitekendallstreetcompany.com

Kendall Street Company is an American alternative rock band from Charlottesville, Virginia.[1] The band is known for their energetic and spontaneous live performances as well as their eclectic, irreverent catalog of songs inspired by psychedelia, funk, prog, jam rock, heavy metal, jazz, and folk music.[2][3]

History

Kendall Street Company was formed in 2013 at the University of Virginia.[4] The band takes their name from Kendall Street Beach in Virginia Beach, where front-man Louis Smith and former saxophonist Andrew Drehoff were raised.[5][6] Since releasing their eponymous debut EP in 2014 and first full-length album, Earth Turns, in 2016, the band has independently self-released an additional seven studio albums, four live albums, and numerous singles and EPs, an output of nearly 200 original songs which has led to comparisons to other prolific jam outfits including The Grateful Dead and Phish.[7][8]

The band tours extensively throughout the United States, playing over 100 shows each year. This includes past notable festival performances at Summer Camp Music Festival, Lockn' Festival, FloydFest, The Peach Music Festival, and Suwannee Hulaween. Kendall Street Company is also known for several annual events they host in and around Virginia, including the Lovers Tour,[9] Turkey Jam,[10] and Hot Dog Banger.

Discography

Studio Albums

  • Earth Turns (2016, self-released)
  • Space for Days (2017, self-released)
  • RemoteVision (2018, self-released)
  • The Stories We Write for Ourselves (2020, self-released)
  • The Year the Earth Stood Still: Ninurta (2021, self-released)
  • The Year the Earth Stood Still: Inertia (2021, self-released)
  • Untitled California Project (2022, self-released)
  • Separation95 (2023)

Live Albums

  • The Stories We Write for Ourselves (2021)
  • Live at Relix Studios (2022)
  • Best Of: Kendall Street Is for Lovers Tour 2022 (2022)
  • Live in '25 (2025)

Featured On

  • Xmas in VA (2024)[11]

Personnel

Band Members

Current members

  • Louis Smith - lead vocals, guitar (2013–present)
  • Brian Roy - vocals, bass guitar, upright bass (2013–present)
  • Ryan Wood - drums, percussion (2013–present)
  • Ben Laderberg - electric guitar (2013–present)
  • Jake Vanaman - saxophone, keyboards (2016–present)

Former Members

Source:[12]

  • Andrew Drehoff - saxophone (2013–2016)
  • Bucky Henry - percussion (2013–2016)
  • Price Gillock - keyboards (2013–2017)
  • Andrew King - vocals, keyboards (2017–2019)

References

  1. ↑ "Like countless others, the coronavirus changed Kendall Street Company's new music plans. It worked out for the best". The Virginian-Pilot. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  2. ↑ "Sound Magazine January 2026 Issue # 182 | PDF to Flipbook". heyzine.com. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  3. ↑ Herman, Jason (2024-12-12). "Catching Up With Kendall Street Company After A Momentus 2024". DC Music Review. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  4. ↑ Taylor, Katherine Yeske (2020-10-20). "Kendall Street Company Discuss Latest Album, 'The Stories We Write for Ourselves'". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  5. ↑ D'Arcangelo, Sam (2018-02-27). "Getting To Know Kendall Street Company, Virginia's Breakout Jam Band". L4LM. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  6. ↑ Barnette, Augustus. "Q&A with Kendall Street Company ahead of their Druid City Music Hall show". The Crimson White. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  7. ↑ Bonieskie, Andrew (2023-03-17). "Standing in the Doorway: The Music of Kendall Street Company". RVA Mag. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  8. ↑ "Artist Interview – Louis Smith of Kendall Street Company | Denver Entertainment Hub". 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  9. ↑ Gibbs, Shea (2022-02-09). "Virginia lovers". C-VILLE Weekly. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  10. ↑ Staff (2025-11-27). "Nov. 27 - Dec. 3". Style Weekly. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
  11. ↑ https://www.styleweekly.com/spinning-seasons-cheer/
  12. ↑ D'Arcangelo, Sam (2018-02-27). "Getting To Know Kendall Street Company, Virginia's Breakout Jam Band". L4LM. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
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