The Dark Matter Trio are three musicians who became friends via a local advertisement on Craig’s List. Intrigued by Jerry McGowan's all original material featuring complex guitar melodies, lush chords, and unusual rhythms, bass player Drew Hall, who recently relocated from Syracuse, was the first to answer Jerry's advertisement for musicians interested in forming a trio.

After a few introductory jams between the two musicians, it became obvious that whoever filled the position of drummer was going to have to be someone with exceptional chops, skill, and timing. Enter Christopher Passante, a native of Rome, NY who had moved to South-Central Pennsylvania from South Carolina a year earlier.

Following the first few rehearsals the Trio (as it was called initially) started writing a number of original compositions, gradually developing their own sound from styles such as Rock, Jazz, Reggae, and World Music.

Three months later the band found themselves with a dozen more songs based on this fusion of various musical styles.  They currently have their sights set on a number of festivals and outdoor venues for the 2010 season and are in the midst of recording their first CD to be released later this year.