Wakey Wakey! sounds like an indie-pop musical. Front man, Mike Grubbs has been rocking out on the piano since choir practice as a little kid. He fosters his roots in classical music, but also has a strong affinity for the indie sound. His first full length album, “Everything I Wish I’d Said The Last Time I Saw You” is dynamic and theatrical. The piano and strings driven title track begs for Broadway choreography, while tunes like “The Oh Song” sounds like MGMT. Grubbs has been a regular face in New York for years performing at Bar4 and Rockwood. Ever since his songs were featured on the show “One Tree Hill” the outside world has been getting a taste of Wakey Wakey! Grubbs just spend two weeks touring solo all over the southern states and only has a short stint back in the city before heading west again, this time with his full band. He’ll be back in NYC for a CMJ show at Bowery Ballroom on 10.22. – Read Jenny Luczak Q&A with Mike Grubbs here.