Zach Hurd’s project known as Bay Ledges began in his bedroom back in 2015 with a plan to blend guitar and beats into quirky, sentimental pop motifs and simply having some fun.
Though he set no expectations, he rapidly developed a following after one of his singles — “Safe” — landed on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart in 2016.
Over time, his tracks have become more notably intimate. After the release of his 2020 EP, New Daze, Hurd moved back to his home state of Maine, and has since released numerous singles and two albums, including summer of 2024’s Rivers. Hurd’s been out on tour to promote the hypnotizing record, and he and his band made their last stop this past Saturday night in DC, where they sold out Songbyrd Music House and delighted the audience with the transportive Bay Ledges experience, featuring tracks from Rivers, as well as 2022’s Ritual, and more.
Listen to Bay Ledges’ 2024 album, Rivers, via Spotify:
Listen to Bay Ledges’ 2022 album, Ritual, via Spotify:
Below are home-rolled/developed/scanned black-and-white 35mm film shots along with digital color images of Bay Ledges and the night’s opening act, future.exboyfriend, performing at Songbyrd Music House in DC on Feb. 8, 2025. All photos copyright and courtesy of Casey Ryan Vock.
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