The 502s
US folk troubadours The 502s were conceived in 2015 in Maitland, Florida by Ed Isola, who soon brought his cousins Jonathan Ruiz (guitar and vocals) and Jacob Isola (bass) into the fold. Following a career-starting performance at the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, the group released their debut self-titled EP in 2016; a barnstorming blend of Americana, bluegrass, and acoustic folk. In 2017, Isola family friend Matthew Tonner was invited to produce the band's debut album Because We Had To (2018), later also joining The 502s on piano and electric guitar. Trumpeter Kaleigh LeBeau was also welcomed as a new member. Armed with a new live lineup – featuring Joe Capati on horns, Sean Froehlich on drums, and Nick Melashenko on bass – The 502s took the album on tour in the US and across Europe in 2018 and 2019. Their second album, Could It Get Better Than This, arrived in October 2021, having been preceded by an online experience called Camp Feels Good, which allowed their fans to listen to the LP and access exclusive behind-the-scenes content during the COVID-19 pandemic.
©Copyright Music Story April Clare Welsh 2023
Discography
16 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Could It Get Better Than This
Folk - Released by The 502s on 15/10/2021
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Hey Julia
Miscellaneous - Released by The 502s distributed by Mick Music on 6/10/2022
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Something's Gonna Go Our Way
Miscellaneous - Released by The 502s distributed by Mick Music on 15/03/2024
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The 502s
Miscellaneous - Released by The 502s distributed by Mick Music on 12/04/2024
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Perfect Portrait of Young Love
Miscellaneous - Released by Mick Music on 9/02/2024
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Summertime Singalong Vibe
Folk - Released by The 502s on 14/05/2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Just A Little While (Live From The Van)
Folk - Released by The 502s on 29/04/2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Pure Serotonin
Miscellaneous - Released by The 502s distributed by Mick Music on 4/08/2023
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Just Another - EP
Miscellaneous - Released by The 502s on 23/09/2022
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Stories To Tell: Side A
Miscellaneous - Released by The 502s distributed by Mick Music on 3/10/2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo