Lead singer, David Wince, swore off music for nearly a decade, but he could never shake it completely. City Escape Artist started as an acoustic act called Evad & the Ominous Squad before adding bandmates and amps to become the now melodic 4 piece. They have had many member changes over the years, but Jon has played drums consistently behind Wince's vocals. The current line up has added Chunk and Trevor to bring the full flavor from the dirty streets of Pittsburgh.