The Buzz

The Buzz is a collective of thoughts, feelings and emotions. Like bees, The Buzz relies on the "hive mind" (each participants thoughts and feelings acting together) to create an intertwined emotion and audible experience.

The quintet, formed and based in Longmont, CO, is comprised of Methiah Miller (bass, vocals), Jason Flinn (guitar, vocals), Stephen Hardt (keys, organ), Carter Burgess (guitar), and Tom Nelson (drums). The Buzz is a gradual accumulation of like-minded artists with a common goal: to create an experience that "moves" the listener in one way or another, and to share that experience with as many people as possible, as a collective.

The Buzz has grown to find Denver as a second home frequenting Your Moms House and headlining Moe's Original BBQ on South Broadway. They've also been featured on Denver area stream Camera Jams as well as local Longmont endeavor

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Can You Dig It podcast. In December of 2020 the band put the final touches on its debut LP "Release the Bees" featuring re-recorded tracks from their debut EP as well as newer tunes. It also features a violin sit in from band friend Alex Tocco of Ghost Town Drifters. The album was recorded at The Keep studio in Denver. Immediately following the album announcement the band was happy to welcome new drummer Tom Nelson to the band. Individually, the artists are as passionate as they sound as a unit, even coming from scattered places to find each other in Colorado.

Coming from Philly multi-instrumentalist and drummer for The Buzz, Tom Nelson, has been playing music for over 25 years. He’s shared the stage with artists such as Dopapod, Particle, Papadosio, Perpetual Groove, Orgone as well as others and has played Denver venues such as Cervantes, YMH, and The Roxy to name a few.

Hailing from Cleveland, OH keyboard champion, Stephen Hardt has been rocking stages varying from churches as a child to notable venues later in life. He’s played for the likes of Tony Bennett and opened for acts like Marco Benevento with Joe Russo. He hopes to one day play in outer space.

Growing up all around the world in places ranging from England, Belgium, and Australia, Jason Flinn finally found himself settling in the Washington DC area as a child. Studying under Sanjay Mishra, Jason's now been playing for over 20 years, teaching music education/instrument repair in various forms for the last 8 years.

Starting as a drummer at 8 years old and picking up guitar at 15 after falling in love with bands like Phish, Grateful Dead, and Umphreys Mcgee, Carter Burgess grew up in Manchester, NY. Fresh out of high school with his band "Fundimensionals" he played festivals such as Wakarusa and Catskill Chill. He's played in NY with bands such as Twiddle, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Mclovins, and The Jauntee. He’s been featured on Spotifys Jazz Vibes Playlist for his project "Big Wave" with whom he’s opened for acts like Thievery Corporation and his Lofi Hip-Hop project has over 1.5 million plays on Spotify.

Born in Statesville, NC and raised in northeast OH, singer and bassist Methiah Miller was always looking for something more. Singing from a very young age with training varying from Opera to barbershop quartet, he now also has over a decade of bass playing under his belt. Methiah uses his skills in poetry and songwriting along with his musical knowledge to help narrate a unique musical experience for the listener. He’s played in the Denver scene for over 8 years performing on stages such as Cervantes Otherside, Your Moms House and The Gold Pan Saloon in Breckenridge to list a couple. With years of experience in theater, he hopes to curate a show that goes beyond the senses into the hearts and minds.