The Starving Oligarchs

Five players, deep standards across eras, and modern songs reshaped through jazz language. We build listening-first sets that meet the room.

Monthly Residency at The Secular Speakeasy | Booking Open

Lineup

Dr. David Munro Keys

Ralph Hughes EWI

Robert Finch Bass

Patrick Larsen Guitar

Greg Hickey Drums

Listen first Support the solo Adapt to the room

Built for listening rooms, lounge sets, and residencies where dynamics matter as much as repertoire.

Deep standards across eras plus modern songs reframed through harmony, groove, and improvisation.

This month's featured clip is live. Start here, then use the booking form for residency, venue, and private-event conversations.

Featured performance: The Secular Speakeasy, March 7, 2026.

Live from the current room rotation: standards-rooted, groove-forward, and shaped for a listening room rather than a loud bar set.

More live material will be added on the band's YouTube channel.

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The public rhythm is anchored by one confirmed recurring residency plus selected outside bookings that fit the band.

The Starving Oligarchs plays a first-Saturday house-band residency at The Secular Speakeasy in Denver.

Open to one additional recurring residency plus selected private events, listening-room bookings, and room-appropriate collaborations.

First Saturday of each month at The Secular Speakeasy.

Include room size, preferred night, backline, and whether the inquiry is for a residency, one-off date, or private event.

Classic material from multiple eras, shaped in real time to the room.

Pop songs reframed through harmony, groove, and improvisation.

We can run quiet, conversational sets or push intensity as the night builds.

Prepared charts, dependable call times, and consistent musical depth.

Typical flow: standards opener, crossover pivot, then open improvisation windows that expand or compress with the room.

We are the house band once per month at The Secular Speakeasy and are open to one additional recurring residency that fits the group.

Venue inquiry tip: include night preference, room size, and available backline.

This is a collaborative band project with shared artistic direction across the full lineup.

For Patrick Larsen's broader music, writing, and portfolio context, visit trlyptrk.com.