‘The Brian (Baernstein) and Tommy (Mullins) acoustic show’ with Mike Davis (drums) formed in 1993.


By 1995 the group had expanded to include Paul Keegan (bass), and Scott Eisenberg (drums). This lineup recorded the song “The Only Few” that was included on the local music comp “Spitting Seeds III.”
Kurt Smith was new bassist in 1996. Davis was replaced with ‘Jupiter’ in 1998.
The New Left performed Top-40 covers and originals at Windsor Inn, Irish Eyes (Lewes, DE), Casey’s (Newcastle, DE), Bleachers, The Horse You Came in On, Stoney’s (Thurmont), The Ritz, Millersville Inn, Manny’s, Midway Cafe, A.L. Gators, Steeltown, The Barn,…
In 2000 the group became known as Media.

