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James Baluyut - vocals, guitar
Patrick Ramos - guitar, backing vocals
Chris Deaner - drums, percussion

After playing with his brother Ed in Versus, James Baluyut (seen far left, enjoying some fried chicken) went solo in 2001 as +/- (Plus/Minus). Joined by Patrick Ramos (far right) and Chris Deaner (center), the Holding Patterns EP in 2004 was followed by the You Are Here long-player the same year. Their 2006 release on Absolutely Kosher, Let's Build A Fire, marked a movement away from more reverb-soaked songs towards a cleaner, more dynamic mix of electronica-tinged indie-rock and dream-pop.