The Inventures is a collaborative effort between Parker Speirs (guitar) and Alex Rowe (electric bass) with drummers Parker Swenson on Outside The Bach’s and Symphonic Triage and DeSean Bryant on Classical Leftovers. Works from Bach, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Beethoven, and others are explored in the setting of a fusion trio. The group has been met with excitement from various audiences as they blend modern improvisational techniques and sounds into these iconic works, re-imagining what music from centuries past can sound like in our day. In addition to their performance work, the group often gives workshops and masterclasses to students of all levels and ages. Their three releases to date are Outside The Bach’s (2019), Classical Leftovers (2022), and Symphonic Triage (2024).
Parker and Alex giving a workshop to high school students in Ogden, Utah
“It doesn’t feel like a piece of classical music. You’ve taken me to another space. It feels contemporary but with a link back to its roots…it feels like relevant music.” - Scott Devine of Scott’s Bass Lessons
“Their performance was amazing--they showcased the virtuosity of Bach’s music and their creative take on it. After the performance one patron told me, ‘I prefer classical music usually, but this performance made me take a new look at Bach.’ Many of our patrons were raving about the performance on social media and telling us that this may have been their favorite show presented by NEXT.” - Susan Campbell, Executive Director of NEXT Ensemble
To book the Inventures for a performance, workshop or masterclass, send an email to parker@parkerspeirs.com, or head on over to the contact page.
Live shot from The Inventures’ recent performance at the Utah State University Guitar, Bass and Drums festival