LoConti, Public Water Supply

net/LoConti is a seven-piece rock/funk band from Cleveland, Ohio. Their sound blends alternative rock with elements of funk, jazz, and soulbuilt on tight rhythms, layered guitars, saxophone, and melodic vocals. In 2023, they released their debut album Cherry Red, recorded in a Cleveland home studio.

That same year, they were named Best New Artist by the Cleveland Music Awards, followed by Best Band in 2024 from Cleveland Scene. Everything came to a halt on February 28th, when drummer Michael LoConti tragically passed away in a car accident during the recording of their third album. After months of healing, the band found clarity in the music itself.

With renewed purpose, theyve chosen to continuechanneling their love, grief, and energy into their next chapter. LoConti now features Billy Carrick on drums, alongside Henry LoConti (guitar/vocals), Eric Sconyers (saxophone/synth), Erin Donovan (vocals/percussion), Trevor Carmichael (guitar), Jonah Benchek (keys/organ), and Leo Traum (bass). The band continues to create music in honor of Michael, and in deep appreciation for the community that helped them find their footing again.

Their third albumstill in the workspromises a raw, funk-forward evolution of their sound. This group has become more than just a band its grown into an expression of spirit and life.