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The Goodnights' members include Andrew Tinker on piano/vocals, Peter Hofstad with synthesizer "and a mean harmonica," George Tinker on drums and Daniel Garcia with the bass guitar. Andrew Tinker mentioned that the group is "kind of between guitar players right now."

"This month we're playing with three different guitarists," Tinker said. "That's the good thing about UNT -- there are a lot of good guitar players running around who can read music easily. Recently we've worked with Chris 'Kerosene' McQueen, the guitarist with the 2 O'Clock Lab Band."

Playing together as the Goodnights for about a year and a half now, the group can be seen around the Metroplex in Dallas at Club Clearview or Liquid Lounge, Fort Worth and Denton at Hailey's and Rubber Gloves. It has been regularly drawing crowds to Andy's as its fan base increases.

"We have a grassroots thing going right now," Tinker said. "That's how we get most exposure -- by getting people to come to shows, just word of mouth campaigning and sending out e-mails. We're off the beaten path a little bit, but we're probably the only band you'll see around Denton with an upright piano. It's a testament to the commitment of the guys to lug it around, and people have said they come to shows just to see it, but hey, any reason is a good reason."

Piano? The Goodnights draw influence from the "pop pianists" Billy Joel and Elton John, Tinker said. "We're basically piano rock in the vein of David Bowie and Elton John," Hofstad agreed.

Although the band members cite John as a major influence, the Goodnights don't wear as outrageous outfits as Sir Elton. However, one of their other notable traits is wearing matching clothes on stage.

"When we look together, we sound together," Tinker said.

Visit www.thegoodnights.com for more information.

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