First Lieutenant Donald Dresch defines himself by his strengths. A proficient six-string bass player with a knack for economics, Lt. Dresch has brought his talents with him to each military station.

While he might not have been showered with underwear -- that honor belonged to supporting act Jamie McCarthy -- former Verve Pipe frontman Brian Vander Ark certainly earned a warm embrace at the Magic Bag in suburban Detroit, launching his new solo record at the

For the month of September, genre-blending act thenewno2 are the featured up-and-coming band at the Key Club's Ruby Tuesday event, sponsored by SPIN and adidas Originals. Here, watch exclusive video of the quintet performing during last Tuesday's show on Los Angeles' sunset strip.