about
The story behind the sound.
Original songwriting, exceptional musicianship
From its roots as an idea dreamed up on an island vacation in 2006 to its present form as one of the DC area’s most innovative musical groups, Band Brûlée has developed a unique sound that blends smoky jazz, sophisticated bossa nova, and lively alt-pop energy. Band Brûlée draws on the rich talents of singer-songwriter Aura Kanegis, guitarist and songwriter Louis Matza, classically trained bassist Andrew Brown, and percussionist Mike Metzger to give audiences a vibrant journey through a musical landscape of thrilling sounds.
Our musicians
Aura Kanegis
Lead Vocals
Aura Kanegis, Lead Vocals
Known for her sultry and colorful vocals, Aura has performed with a range of bands and a cappella groups throughout the mid-Atlantic region, at venues including the 9:30 club, the Barns at Wolf Trap, the Kennedy Center, and the United Nations.
Louis Matza
Guitar
Aura Kanegis, Lead Vocals
Known for her sultry and intense vocals, Aura has performed with a range of bands and a cappella groups throughout the mid-Atlantic region, at venues including the 9:30 club, the Barns at Wolf Trap, the Kennedy Center, and the United Nations.
Andrew Brown
Double Bass
Aura Kanegis, Lead Vocals
Known for her sultry and intense vocals, Aura has performed with a range of bands and a cappella groups throughout the mid-Atlantic region, at venues including the 9:30 club, the Barns at Wolf Trap, the Kennedy Center, and the United Nations.
Mike Metzger
Percussion
Aura Kanegis, Lead Vocals
Known for her sultry and intense vocals, Aura has performed with a range of bands and a cappella groups throughout the mid-Atlantic region, at venues including the 9:30 club, the Barns at Wolf Trap, the Kennedy Center, and the United Nations.
Critically acclaimed.
Band Brûlée has been featured in numerous publications, including On Tap Magazine, the Frederick News-Post, and the Washington City Paper. Washington Post jazz writer Michael J. West described the group as “a unique and clever cross that could be called singer-songwriter jazz.”