American rock band formed in Pittsburgh in 1991. Long-running lineup centered on Bill Deasy (vocals) and Dave Brown (guitar). The band's name references Walt Whitman's poetry. Style draws on folk-rock and alternative rock with literary lyrical content.
Four studio albums between Lost in America (1995) and So Close to Heaven (1999). Best-known release: Lost in America (1995), featuring the single "Lost in America." Released primarily on Atlantic Records and Razor & Tie. Deasy has continued to release solo material.