The Comas were an American indie rock band, formed in Chapel Hill, NC, in March 1998. Initially conceived as a 'joke country band,' The Comas quickly evolved into an alternative rock outfit after eliminating the "joke" and "country" elements from their concept. Their debut album Wave to Make Friends was released in 1999. Following the release of their second album A Def Needle in Tomorrow (2000), original members John and Margaret left the band. Singer-songwriter Andy Herod continued with Nicole Gehweiler, who transitioned from keyboards to guitar. The band's lineup expanded with the addition of Jason Caperton on bass, Matt Sumrow on keyboards, and Nick Gonzales on drums. They released two more albums, Conductor in 2004 and Spells in 2007. In 2008, lead singer Andy Herod moved to Asheville and formed Electric Owls, which was signed to Vagrant Records, leading to the band's disbandment.
