ABOUT THE APRIL SKIES

The April Skies is an alternative rock band from Hershey, Pennsylvania, known for blending melodic hooks, soaring guitars, and emotionally honest lyrics into a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Since forming in 1989, the band has built a loyal following across the East Coast and beyond through relentless DIY spirit, heartfelt songwriting, and powerful live performances.

Our Sound

Drawing influence from bands like The Cure, The Smiths, U2, REM, The Stone Roses, fellow Hershey natives The Ocean Blue and so many more, The April Skies crafts songs that hit the heart as hard as they hit the speakers. From shimmering indie rock anthems to late-night introspective slow-burners, our music is equal parts emotion, atmosphere, and energy. It’s music for the dreamers, the misfits, and the romantics — with loud guitars and a pulse you can feel in your chest.

Who We Are

Formed in 1989, The April Skies is a band rooted in longevity, authenticity, and connection — between bandmates, between artist and audience, and between the past and the present. Fronted by lead singer and guitarist Jake Crawford, the band also features bassist Jason Leidich, drummer Mitch Curry, keyboardist Bob Eisenhower, guitarist Joe Kury, and live show guitarist Steve Musti. While the lineup has evolved over time, the mission remains unchanged: write honest songs that matter and play them like every note counts.

Over the years, The April Skies have played and toured across the United States, earning a reputation for emotionally resonant songwriting and powerful live performances. Their discography includes four full-length albums, two EPs, and a series of singles — most recently, “Lights,” the lead single from their upcoming album A Cure For The Lost.

The band has shared stages with a wide range of respected artists, including fellow Hershey natives The Ocean Blue, Don Peris of The Innocence Mission, Riverside, Suddenly, Tammy!, The Lemonheads, Ride, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Eve’s Plum, The Badlees, The Hold Steady, and many more.