When Everyone Is Getting Wise is the second release by DC prog-rock band pbd. The album is pbd’s second collaboration with producer Devin Ocampo (Deathfix, Medications, Beauty Pill, Smart Went Crazy, Faraquet, etc.). Its nine songs are an unpredictable blend of punk, folk, metal, and prog that demonstrate the musicianship and songwriting skills of two veteran performers. One such song, “Open Letter,” premieres below:

Purchase the full album here: www.pbddc.com
Catch the band live at these locations this week:
Thursday, May 9 – Washington, DC at Velvet Lounge (www.velvetloungedc.com) w/ The Californians [debut] (release show and benefit for Publish What You Pay www.pwypusa.org)
Friday, May 10 – Dayton, Ohio at South Park Tavern w/ The 1984 Draft (the1984draft.bandcamp.com), The Kyle Sowashes (myspace.com/kylesowash), Tender Mercy (tendermercy.bandcamp.com)
Saturday, May 11 – Columbus, Ohio at Treebar (treebarcolumbus.com) w/ The 1984 Draft, The Kyle Sowashes, Tender Mercy
Sunday, May 12 – Cleveland, Ohio – Now That’s Class (www.nowthatsclass.net) w/ stabsliceandcut (ft: Kevin Fagan)