Birds Over Arkansas came together in 2011 when Scott Haskitt, Laura Hartshorn, and John Mondick discovered that the product of their musical experimentations was greater than the sum of its parts. Although they reside in different states (Scott and Laura live in Milford, CT, while John lives in Philadelphia, PA), they continued their long distance collaboration after realizing that the spark of creativity and collaboration they had forged could not be duplicated by working on their own or with other musicians. Drawing from influences such as Peter Gabriel, Ryan Adams, Tom Petty, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Yes, their music infuses heartfelt lyrics, infectious melodies, and complex rhythmic structures to create compelling and moving songs. Their music has already garnered critical acclaim from fellow musicians, music industry professionals, and fans across the United States