In fact, the members of One Less Karen have the unique ability to write and perform songs that could fit nicely into any decade of the rock era. I'm always hearing drums and guitar lines in my head as we play. It's also really difficult to compete with other local musicians making the acoustic rounds. He's played with such local luminaries as Joni Laurence, Candy Foster and Karen Hellyer. All obstacles aside, Drew and Layton, who began writing songs together a few months after they began dating in 1997, find solace in their musical relationship.
Songs just seem to come along.
It really is a huge part of my life. Musical therapy comes in handy for the busy Drew and Layton. In addition to managing the band, rehearsing with the new members and working full-time jobs, each has children from previous marriages. Layton's son, Orion, fronts the local indie-rock combo Rectangle, and his daughter, Amelia, is an aspiring vocalist as well. While Layton admits he'd like to someday make a living writing songs and playing music, he also maintains a realistic attitude about the band's future.