Panda’s members met in high school. The drummer was encouraged to play by his dad. The bassist was encouraged to play by his father. Panda began playing at Coffee, a local dive bar. The band asked the local radio station to play their tracks.

After this past busy year the members of Panda will take a break. The group is in the first leg of the tour accompanying for their newest release. The newest record from Panda took nine months to create.

Critics have generally commended Panda for their ability to energize the crowd during live performances. Ann Arbor music critic Craig Abbott has always pointed out group’s incredible hooks. Panda’s latest album is the band’s best album yet, according to the Bob Wolbert, a music critic from Pittsburgh.

A member of Panda started dating a girl whose grandfatherwas a record executive. She passed the single on to them and the band signed a record deal soon after. The band played for little to no money at first and was just happy to be given a chance to be heard. Panda’s single climbed the charts quickly, giving them national exposure.

The group has always had a good time in Houston so they make sure to play there every year, even if they are not promoting anything. Panda’s tickets and latest concert information are available on TheSeats.com, along with the complete tour schedule for the band.