The Antiques were formed by three of the five members of the Santa Barbara band Budge who had moved to Los Angeles: singer/guitarist Joey Barro, bass player Ben Donaldson, and drummer Chris Good. Later members included lead guitarist Ryan Crego, keyboard player Jason Vivrette, and guitarist Josh Hertz. The group debuted on disc with Acoustic EP, then signed to Banner Records for the 2006 album Nicknames and Natives, followed by another acoustic EP, At the X. ~ William Ruhlmann