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"The Presidents of the United States of America scratch
that itch that you can’t reach. They do and say all those
things that you’d like to, but fear what people might think
of you. They are your inner-child, but stinking drunk on
a half-case of cheap beer. And, with the youthful appeal
of the Dead Milkmen, the off-kilter storytelling and slashing
chops of the Violent Femmes, and a razor-sharp sense of irony,
they are utterly undeniable."
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When we hit the stage, be ready for some of the nastiest,
most serial crushin funk to ever come out of New Orleans
and beyond. With each member bringing his own flavor to the
music, the power of this combination is undeniable. After
several years of local gigs including Jazz Fest & Mardi
Gras, we have placed the idea of spreading the Dumpstaphunk
theory on the front burner. We are now ready to burn up
the club and festival scene, and usher in the new age of
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FLOWMOTION -
Seattle, WA
MySpace - Rock / Funk / Rock
“This is primo melodic rock…with hair on its chest.” –JamBase.com
FLOWMOTION is a name well known in the Seattle live music scene and becoming increasingly familiar up and down the West Coast, yet largely unheard of throughout much of the country. The band has managed to remain in the “best-kept-secret” vault of the live music scene, all the while honing a live show that often exceeds the size of the stage they might find themselves performing on. A FLOWMOTION show is a swooping ride through the fingers of rock fueled solely on the expert musicianship of its five parts, producing a sound that’s unmistakably huge. |
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THE EVERYONE ORCHESTRA is a revolving cast of stellar musicians
brought together by drummer/conductor Matt Butler for concerts,
festival super jams and special benefit events. EO performances
are designed to create space for each performer's musical
personality to shine, engage the audience as participants
in the jam and to facilitate a massive celebratory coming
together featuring a conductor directing both musicians and
audience alike in interactive, lively, and highly danceable
movements. |
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Hot
Buttered Rum -
San Francisco, CA
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Acoustic / Rock / Bluegrass
Initially formed as an acoustic string band, seven years
of constant touring has transformed Hot Buttered Rum into
a plugged-in, percussive powerhouse that wows critics and
fans alike. Their left-coast rock reveals an access to jazz,
country, and world music that few groups can match. While
the band's music belies simple categorization, its songwriting
and stage chemistry delights listeners at every turn. |
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The
Mother Hips -
San Francisco, CA
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Rock / Indie / Psych-Pop
The Mother Hips have flown under the radar as true indie music
pioneers for almost two decades. With the release of their
new album Pacific Dust, California's unsung psych-pop heroes
tell their story. Hailed by critics for their "rootsy
mix of 70s rock and power pop" (pitchfork.com) and for
their unflinching ability to "sing it sweet and play it
dirty" (New Yorker), on Pacific Dust The Hips' signature
sound rings more genuine and relevant than ever before. |
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The
Mutaytor -
Los Angeles, CA
MySpace -
Progressive / Psychedelic / Rock
For a decade now, The Mutaytor has traveled the country
with one of the most bombastic and unique visceral experiences
in modern entertainment. Combining an eleven-piece modern
analog and electronic dance orchestra, with 15 physical
performance artists, The Mutaytor creates a rapid fire succession
of futuristic vaudevillian theatre and choreographed dance
acts, coupled with breathtaking feats of aerial performance,
giant screen visuals, massive pyrotechnic displays and unique
reinterpretations of the circus arts against one of the most
evolved progressive, electronic art rock bands on the West
Coast. The vibe is ecstatic, friendly and all-inclusive,
and each show is an explosion of immersive, vivid art; both
on and off the stage. |
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EOTO -
Colorado & California
MySpace -
Electronica / Hip Hop/ 100% Pure Improv
What happens when two former members of a widely successful
touring band step out from behind the instruments that made
them famous and embark on an entirely new musical journey?
The result is the left coast breakbeat/glitch-hop/house duo,
EOTO (pronounced E-oh-toe). Consisting of one third of the
progressive jam sextet, The String Cheese Incident, the joint
venture between Jason Hann and Michael Travis is a fresh,
100% improvised collaboration of live instrumentation and
digital mixing.
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Delhi
2 Dublin -
Vancouver, BC
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Electronica / Breakbeat / Celtic
Vancouver-based Delhi 2 Dublin is a group of five musicians
who mash up electronica and world music, keeping it heavy
on the Bhangra, Celtic and Dub Reggae flavours. Fusing tabla,
fiddle, dhol, Punjabi & English vocals, electric guitar
and sitar with scorching club beats, the crew takes listeners
on a wild ride through global sounds and rhythms. “Not being
able to fit into any specific genre allows the band to create
whatever we like and not be judged for it. Our audience expects
nothing less. |
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Michael Shrieve, who 40 years ago executed one of rock music's
greatest drum solos in a moment of history documented on film,
unceremoniously takes the stage with his newest group, Spellbinder.
The five-piece jam band reflects not only Shrieve's accomplishments
in rock. but his interest in jazz and world music. Featuring
Michael Shrieve - Drums, Danny Godinez - Guitars, Joe Doria
- B3, Farko Dosumov - Bass and John Fricke - Trumpet |
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McTuff -
Seattle, WA
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Soul / Jazz / Funk
What began as an ode to some of the organ greats in soul
jazz, such as delivering their own take on the works of Jimmy
Smith and Captain Jack McDuff, soon turned into something
more. A movement towards being a band that can appeal to
almost any audience, room, and vibe. Melody, dynamics, and
groove...from the soft and surreal to deep funk. From swinging
soul...all the way to the thumping metal grind...no musical
stone gets unturned. McTUFF is about letting it all go and
having fun, a moment of time to remember the groove laid
down by the soul masters, as well as introduce original works
of their own. |
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Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the iconic panda
is endearing yet fierce. It’s this double edge sword
the band keeps sharp and ready. Seattle’s Panda Conspiracy
draws from a worldly music archive intermingled with post-grunge.
Stunning melodies set upon ferocious rhythms keep crowds
stirring. Lyrically introspective but optimistic like a beam
of light in the night sky, the Panda Conspiracy produces
incredible live shows that leave you wanting more. |
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Acorn
Project - Bellingham, WA
MySpace -
Rock / Progressive / Funk
As a six-piece ensemble featuring saxophone, guitar, slide,
keyboards, bass, drums, and percussion, Acorn Project produces
an irresistibly unique sound. The band’s funk-infused progressive
rock draws an audience inward with their performance, never
letting go until each individual has been infected with their
ability to blend seemingly limitless musical styles into
their own character.
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Vicci
Martinez - Tacoma, WA
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Folk Rock / Blues / Acoustic
When you first hear Vicci Martinez sing, you know immediately
that you could be in the presence of somebody great. Vicci
may be 24 years old, but she writes, sings and plays guitar
with the touch of a veteran. Vicci is an acoustic-based singer/songwriter
with a passionate voice, profound lyrics and incendiary live
performances. The Tacoma native is growing a grass roots
following and critical acclaim with her contagious live performances
throughout the Northwest and beyond. |
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Spanish
For 100 - Seattle, WA
MySpace -
Indie / Alternative / Psychedelic
"In the tradition of fellow smarty-pants Northwesterners
Modest Mouse and Death Cab for Cutie, this foursome prove
as handy with a muscular hook as they are with a thesaurus." -
Spin Magazine |
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Wisdom -
Santa Rosa, CA
MySpace -
Hip Hop/ Reggae
Wisdom’s unique blend of conscious lyrics with live hip-hop
and reggae continues to gain attention nationwide. He won
the category of “Best Hip Hop/Rap” in both the 2005 and 2006
North Bay Music Awards and was labeled “one of Nor Cal’s
favorites” by Urb Magazine (Massv Global Getdown, Dec 2004).
Chris Deckker, founder of Earthdance International Festival
(www.earthdance.org), affirmed that Wisdom is “one of the
most progressive and conscious bands to emerge from the hip-hop
culture. Truly an electrifying performance!” Carol Bruno,
lead producer of the legendary Reggae on the River festival
(www.reggaeontheriver.com), agreed. She beamed: “Wisdom is
conscious, lyrical, cutting edge hip-hop laced with reggae
dancehall beats… Look out for these guys!” |
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Acclaimed in India with her 1996 song "Banoongi Mein" (Miss
India), indi-pop diva Mehnaz took a leap of faith and arrived
in the Emerald City of Seattle to further pursue her dreams.
Here she joined forces with some well-known area musicians
who opened new doors for her. This blend of traditional Indian
rhythmic sounds and words, fused with American rock, pop
and a soulful sweetness, travels through many styles effortlessly. |
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Dept. of Energy is more than just a band out of Seattle…they
are a great band out of Seattle. Turn it on, turn it up! |
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BeeCraft -
Seattle & Spokane, WA
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Rock / Jazz / Funk
After nearly a 5-year hiatus, Seattle-based Beecraft has reunited
all of its members, from both the original and most recent
rosters, to form the most epic incarnation of the band to date.
Beecraft fuses elements of heavy rock, funk and jazz into carefully
crafted songs that give way to spirited improvisations and
intricate group interplay. The band will feature Don Goodwin
(Freefire, Don Goodwin Group) on keyboards and vocals, Skiff
Feldspar (GOAT) and Jamie Zyskowski on guitars, Colby Davis
and Saburo Miyata on bass, Scott Goodwin (Flowmotion) on drums
and vocals, and Bob Rees (Flowmotion) on percussion. |
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The Quest is music and words tied and twisted together to
make people move and think at the same time. The Quest is life;
bringing people together to share happiness and pain alike.
The term 'World Blues' is often used to categorize this group.
Publish The Quest, is a combination of Blues, Rock, Ska, World
Pop of some-kind and something else mixed and then decolonized.
Dance music melodies and powerful lyrics, thumping bass and
stout snare shots coupled with sassy horns and wicked guitar
lines. |
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The Gramblers, features a stable of some of the Bay
Area's top musicians, including rhythm guitarist and co-vocalist
Tim Bluhm (of The Mother Hips), bassist Steve Adams (ALO),
drummer Mike Curry (Jackpot) and Bluhm's longtime guitar player
Deren Ney. They stand out in the city’s bustling live music
scene by incorporating a wide range of styles that include
elements of 70's rock, saloon honky tonk, country blues and
soul, all led by Nicki Bluhm‘s classic but utterly modern voice. |
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Levi
Ware -
Seattle, WA
MySpace -
Folk / Indie / Rock
Formerly of the groups Bird of passage and Vast Capital, Levi has embarked
on a solo career. Most recently Levi has completed his second solo effort,
recorded in Nashville, due out in April. If you like Ray LaMontagne, David
Gray or Brett Dennen, you will like Levi Ware. |
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Andrew Vait is an Alaska-born singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
He currently resides in Seattle, Washington where he recently
released his second EP, The Pros and Cons of Drowning, recorded
at the legendary Robert Lang Studios. His band includes an
all-star cast of Seattle musicians: Aaron Walker-Loud on
drums (Big World Breaks, The Flood), Steve Scalfati on keys
(Reggie Watts, Choklate, Das Rut), RL Heyer on guitar (Flowmotion),
Jeremy Manley on guitar (Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter)
and Eric Hullander on bass (Seattle Arts Trio). Andrew consistently
delivers a riveting vocal performance over his unbridled
and passionate compositions, while his band provides a distinctive
instrumental foundation and chilling backup harmonies. Andrew
Vait & The Eternal Fair is a band not to be missed in
2010! |
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Be
Careful -
Friday Harbor, WA
MySpace -
Psychedelic / Surf / Rock
RELAX and LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC
Be Careful is a POTENT northwest HOMEBREW. All original and
constantly inventive. Drawing inspiration from all over.
We defy genre and concentrate on creating fresh inspired
music! Some of our members have known each other since childhood.
Life is too short!! Have your cake and eat it too! BE CAREFUL |
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The troubadour has been idealized and mythologized through
the years, but few of those to whom the word has been applied
have actually earned it. Sarazin Blake is the real deal.
A storyteller with a guitar and a head full of ideas who
roams the land playing his tunes for any open-minded human
with a matching set of ears. For the past decade - during
which he was known, until now, as Robert Sarazin Blake, or
just plain Robert Blake - the Bellingham, WA based singer-songwriter
has made his way across the states and back who knows how
many times, and found an enthusiastic audience in Ireland
too. Now, on his newest self-produced album, The Air
Your Lungs Forced Out, Sarazin Blake is poised to take
his music to the next level. |
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Ben
Bruce - Seattle, WA
MySpace Folk
Rock / Acoustic / Rock
Ben Bruce is a singer/songwriter playing what he terms “thinking
rock,” on an old, beat down acoustic guitar. His music is
alternately raucous, restrained and rare, but always raw.
Currently residing in Seattle, WA, Ben has lived in Connecticut,
Baltimore, Boulder, Austin and New York, and has traveled
extensively throughout the United States. In New York City,
he was a frequent player at such clubs as CBGBs [RIP], the
Continental Club, Acme Underground and Arlene’s Grocery.
His first album, "Sylvanus" was released in 2004.
Filled with songs as light and joyful as "Jubilee" and
as dark as "Self-Medicate", nevertheless there
is a style and a substance that makes each song uniquely
his. |
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Rejoice -
Seattle, WA
MySpace -
Acoustic / Alternative / Rock
Rejoice is a northwest pop-rock singer-songwriter who plays
finger-style, flat-pick and rhythm guitar. Her debut "Not
Afraid of the Dark" is an acoustic rock record with
songs about love, letting go, awakening and new beginnings.
The music ranges from moody alternative to folk-rock, R&B,
funk, and rock. Tremendous vocals and songs that take you
on a journey are part of the Rejoice experience. Sit back
and enjoy!! |
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