The Summer Wardrobe is Austin’s best kept secret, but not for long. The Summer Wardrobe was founded in 2003 by Jon Sanchez (guitars/vocals) and John Leon (pedal steel), who brought in drummer George Duron almost immediately after forming the band. Bassist Marty Hobratschk was added to the roster in December 2005. The band signed with New York-based Rainbow Quartz records after label owner Jim McGarry caught their showcase during South by Southwest 2006. The band’s first EP, Sometimes Late at Night..., established The Summer Wardrobe as purveyors of a sultry, sexy vibe something the band likes to describe as ambient southern rock. While the band’s EP brought comparisons to such bands as Pink Floyd, the Church, Mercury Rev and Luna, the Summer Wardrobe has its own unique sound that draws from a diverse panoply of influences. Their debut LP on Rainbow Quartz evokes favorable comparisons to such artists as Rain Parade, Good Earth-era Feelies, Tom Petty, and labelmates/fellow Austin underground heroes Cotton Mather.