Banshee Tree is a band that has a sound as eclectic as its own members, spanning the dimensions of music in a brave new way. The quartet’s style is unique in how it crosses the boundaries of rock, punk, swing, and Django jazz—named after Belgium-born French guitarist Jean “Django” Reinhardt, who remains one of the most relevant European jazz guitarists of all time.

But Banshee Tree’s sound, as described by its members, can’t be pigeon-holed within the confines of the aforementioned genres.

“Django jazz influenced for sure, but we can crank it up to a higher tempo and turn it into dance music, kind of like Golgol Bordello,” said Michelle Pietrafitta (drums/vocals).

Of course, a band doesn’t discover into its own sound overnight. Through switching lineups, experimentation, and openness to change, Banshee Tree has finally “come to a sound,” as Pietrafitta put it.

“It was initially a swing gig, traditional jazz, Latin, bluegrass, lower-volume acoustic, [guitarist/vocalist] Tom [LaFond] was always writing original music,” said Jason Bertone, the band’s bassist.