Croftonite’s Band to Debut Album at Ottobar

Crofton’s Kyle Durfey is part of a band called Pianos Become the Teeth. The group is slated to perform Jan. 6 at the Ottobar in Baltimore, located at 2549 Howard St. According to the band's website, doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

According to the ticket website, the group plans to open with the following songs:

• Balance and Composure
• Tigers Jaw
• Captain We’re Sinking
• Hostage Calm
• Holy Tongues

The Baltimore Sun reported that Durfey’s father and Crofton upbringing inspired some of the group’s music, especially the song “The Lack Long After." According to the Sun, the song is about the death of Durfey's dad, who died of pneumonia in April 2010. 

The group has links to and samples of their music on their Facebook page.