Ponce De Leon

Ponce De Leon formed in Brooklyn in 2003, although two members currently reside and play shows in L.A. while a third member creates jams in a lab in Philadelphia. Ponce De Leon consists primarily of John Hogan and Dave Reich (both of briefly extant rock band The Tokeleys) and Greg McKenna (formerly of Hot College and The Oranges). PDL's first show was at a "recycled clothing" boutique in Brooklyn called Landing, for the opening of an art show by Mike Haletta (WZT Hearts). PDL's songs deal primarily with Florida, its history, its foibles, etc. None of the members are from Florida or really spend much time there. Florida is like a metaphor. Consider Herman Melville's experience-through-research-only of whaling, or Lars Von Trear's never-been-there-but-I-think-this take on the U.S.A. in Dogville. It's kind of like that. A critique and a celebration of imperialism, colonialism, war-mongering, dolphin-worship, and decadence.