Imagine crossing Joni Mitchell, John Lennon, James Taylor, Cassandra Wilson and Alanis Morrisette. The results? The Sub-Urbans — the adult alternative. Or, as Carla Zilbersmith says “Ani DiFranco if she drove a mini-van and lived in the suburbs.”

Made up of some of the Bay Area’s best and brightest musicians, Lillith Fair finalist The Sub-Urbans plays acoustic folk-rock with a twist. Haunting melodies, driving grooves and highly poetic lyrics are the calling card of this group.

The Sub-Urbans are the adult alternative and Paradise is “the best CD you’ve never heard.”

Mike and Carla wrote all the lyrics to the original music, and those lyrics are available here. Be sure to visit the music catalogue and check out the songs!