The Black Tuxedos Band, originating out of Emporia, KS, have been appearing at festivals, fairs and special events throughout Kansas with outstanding reviews from promoters and attendees alike with a distinctively new and fresh approach to the world of modern rock music. Having been formed in 2005 by Luke Phillips and JD Pedersen, the band has been writing, recording, and performing original instrumental modern rock compositions that border on classic rock, but yet combines the flavor, drive, and tonal characteristics of the modern rock sound. Looking to set themselves apart from the mainstream modern rock bands, their distinctive style employs elements of multiple genres transformed into modern instrumental rock. Black Tuxedos members include Luke Phillips and JD Pedersen on guitar, Rick Garcia on bass, and Jason Williams on drums.