Bands


Lubriphonic

Lubriphonic greases your ears, moves your hips, and leaves you reeling in sweaty bliss. Simmering and intense, with chops to spare, Lubriphonic’s live performances create a spicy dish that is guaranteed to cure what ails you.


Lubriphonic is the brainchild of guitarist Giles Corey and drummer Rick King and began with a residency at Chicago’s legendary Checkerboard Lounge. They recruited some of the best blues, funk, and rock musicians in the city for these raucous sessions. The result fuses roots music with explosive rock’n’roll and sensuous old-school dance music-- part Stones, part Funkadelic, and part Otis Redding.

The members of Lubriphonic have individually toured with artists as diverse as Koko Taylor, Buddy Miles, Otis Rush, The Ohio Players, and Lenny Kravitz. They have fused their talents and experience as side-men in order to create an orignal project that is soulful, unique, and exciting.

Lubriphonic marked 2006 with it’s second album “Supermoncho” recorded completely live in the studio. Available for download at CD Baby and iTunes, the ten original tracks are aggressive and soulful, propelled by a relentless groove, crunchy guitar, and popping horns. Lubriphonic continues to tour throughout the Midwest, including the Wakarusa Festival, Tabfest, and Blottopia VII. Live, the band expands it’s repertoire into lush and diverse improvisations, bringing their dynamic sonic stew to growing audiences everywhere.

Their two 2008 releases, "Soul Solution"  and "Lubriphonic Live" (the latter recorded live in a single set at aliveOne in Chicago) exemplify this. The recordings capture the band at it's best-- confident, daring, and very, very, funky.  Lubriphonic fuses old-school soul music with hip shaking rock'n'roll and searing improvisation.
 
Lubriphonic enters 2009 continuing to tour throughout the nation, as well as crafting a new studio release slated for fall.

www.lubriphonic.com



Fried Grease


Based out of Colorado, Fried Grease cooks up a hearty blend of tight, energetic, funky soul music. Born out of the merger of two powerhouse bands, (Flux 5 and Big Richard) these guys are poised to make big waves. By incorporating elements of jazz, rock, blues and soul, the bands' hard hitting, high energy shows are quickly becoming the buzz around the State.






www.friedgreaselive.com





Sabrina Taylor

"This young woman has an extremely powerful voice and you can hear her passion belted from it on the four songs contained on this EP. I highly recommend you keep your eye on this girl; she’s destined for big things. This is a great EP to own and I suggest you get your hands on one." GEOFF DELLINGER, Entertainment World


"Sabrina Taylor offers country-tinged pop/rock that features sweet vocals and tight band chemistry. Her songs are well crafted, catchy and fun. Nova Scotia’s loss is definitely our gain. Taylor should have a very promising future here in L.A." MUSIC CONNECTION REVIEW, Bob Leggett

"There’s a great deal of wannabe musicians running around Los Angeles with a guitar and a dream. Most of them should get back on the bus and go home to Kansas, West Virginia...where ever it was they boarded that Greyhound. Sabrina Taylor is not one of them." CELEBRITY BABYLON, Bill McCoy

"Her powerful lyrics and memorable melodies are what set her apart from other female artists today." WINDSWEPT PACIFIC

www.sabrinataylormusic.com


Hypernova

"At a time when the chasm between East and West is growing daily and misplaced hostility and lack of communication are thwarting any efforts at building bridges, it is reassuring to know that there is still one medium that remains uncorrupted by petty bigotry and short-sightedness, and transcends all issues of race, religion and ideology. The Islamic Republic of Iran may not seem the most likely breeding ground for young up-and-coming musicians but, thanks to a few daring pioneers, doors that were seemingly locked tight by the strict moral laws have been cracked by a new generation of home-grown talent. Out of a musical landscape dominated by more traditional Prog-rockers, Metallers and the increasingly popular electronic and hip-hop sound, an Indie band named Hypernova was born." Now Iran is not too famous for its rock music, but these guys are going to change all that. Each member brings a different vibe and sound to the band to give it an even more unique edge. And even though they’re just another obscure band in the galaxy of musicians, their following is growing at a very fast rate, thanks mostly to their legions of underground fans who have helped spread the word. In all reality, these guys are no different from the rest of the rockers around the world; their music is all about having a good time and just rocking your brains out. They’re not in this game for the money, fame or glory. And they’re definitely not trying to change the world...or are they?"  NOX Magazine

www.hypernovamusic.com



Caribbean Posse

The Caribbean Posse presents an infectious, soulful & hypnotic blend of distinctively island based rhythms, which goes to the core of its heritage.  With a carefully crafted blend of reggae, ska, soca, calypso, salsa, rock and R&B, there is no chance to be left out of a Posse party.  You will snap your fingers, rap the table, tap your toes and have to dance.  It’s just that simple!  Inspired, professional, passionate and poised are frequent adjectives used to describe this brilliant central Florida musical combine.


No matter the age of the audience or the genre of its musical preferences, there is something for everyone when the Posse takes the stage.  Red hot or heart wrenchingly mellow, something you know or an original composition, a CP rendition will grab your emotions and keep a smile on your face.  

For over a decade, performing as the house band at The Ocean Deck, The Daytona Beach night-time hot spot, the Caribbean Posse has built a loyal and regular local audience and by reputation, has attracted a steady stream of Daytona Beach visitors and “out-of-towners”.  The Posse performed at Daytona International Speedway, during NASCAR’s Pepsi 400 & Daytona 500.  Recent years have added the opening act for Beenie Man in concert, headlining the yearly “Reggae Fest” plus the new venue “Caribbean Nights” in Ormond Beach, Florida.  

Summer of 2007 was their 1st Rocky Mountain Tour beginning at Conor O’Neill’s in Boulder, Colorado with a grand finale at the South Park Music Tour with good ole’ friends and Great new ones.  The Caribbean Posse celebrated the “Red” Release Party on August 22nd with their 4th Independent CD to date.  The inspired title song “Red” as well as the entire CD is available for downloads on iTunes.  A new CD is in planning stages plus a great line of wearables, Caribbean Posse visibility is growing every day.




Turbine

Following on from their debut release ‘Don’t Mind If I Should’ in 2004 the band have now augmented their sound with some fine harmony vocals and blistering solos. All the songs come from the band and The Turbine turn up the throttle on ‘Roll On’ & ‘Stand Down’ and explore their Band roots on ‘Cranberry Creek’ with some sublime guitar work from Jeremy. The quality of song writing never drops and towards the end of the record on ‘Seven Years of Bad Luck’ and the title track Turbine shows there is plenty left in the tank.

Relix Magazine - "Artists on the Verge": "Their sound is exhilarating, with flurries of melodic guitars and wailing harp propelling complex improvisations"

"Spontaneous and genuine music that comes straight from the soul. Hilliard is lightning fast on electric guitar and Rightmire plays harmonica like he's running from the law"

Jambands.com: "Their music wails, whispers and directs our thoughts to the deeper mysteries of life"

Jambase.com on their 10,000 Lakes Festival Appearance: "A four-piece band from New York that writes in just about every style imaginable"

"What’s different and unique is their approach to songwriting, as they songsmith traditional sounds of rock, bluegrass and Americana for a blending that reeks of genius. Turbine is not what you’d immediately expect from the Big Apple but it’s what you’ll now be holding as the standard"

www.turbinemusic.com




Rob Drabkin

Many people choose music, but for others music chooses them.  Rob began playing the electric guitar at age 11, learning note-for-note solos of every Metallica and Guns ‘N Roses tune he could find.  But his metal edge began to fade after enrolling in his school’s jazz ensemble where he was exposed to an array of new artists, rhythms, chords, and more importantly, the beauty of improvisation.  Noticing his natural talent for the instrument, guitar virtuoso Ted Reece took Rob as a private student.  Reece introduced him to the acoustic guitar while helping him develop his ear and strengthen his playing.


Rob was annually awarded excellence for his performance in the high school band and was offered a scholarship offer to join the jazz ensemble at Trinity University (TX). Throughout college, Rob maintained music only as a hobby and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in biochemistry/molecular biology and Spanish. His academic aspirations suddenly halted one evening in New York City when it dawned on him he also wanted to sing.  Having never sung a note in his life, Rob began spending six to eight hours a day, developing his voice and songwriting skills.

With a unique voice, an incredible guitar style, and a handful of original tunes, Rob stormed onto Denver’s local music scene, leaving audiences impressed.  Within a mere week of open stages, he was offered his first gig at Arvada’s D-NOTE.  Shortly thereafter, he was playing to full crowds at Boulder's legendary Fox Theatre and opening for national acts such as Leon Russell, Colin Hay, The Wood Brothers, Raul Midon, Backdoor Slam, and Lucy Kaplansky.  Over the past two years, he has toured across the country supporting long time Dave Matthews collaborator, Tim Reynolds.  And in March 2007, The Fox Theatre invited Rob as the main support for its sold-out 15th anniversary show with The John Butler Trio.  His full band headlining shows in Denver and Boulder are now to sold-out crowds. 

Recently, Rob performed for former President Bill Clinton, Senators Ken Salazar and Bob Hernandez, and Congressman John Salazar and he is already booked to play at The Democratic National Convention in August 2008. His song "Sweet Things" is currently in rotation on Sirius Channel 30: The Coffee House, and 97.3 KBCO has invited Rob twice now to perform in its world renowned Studio C.  In addition, 93.3 KTCL, 102.3 KCUV and 99.5 The Mountain have all featured Rob live and have added him into local rotation.  Rob Drabkin's career seems to escalate daily as he gains fans and recognition wherever he plays.

www.robdrabkin.com



Strive Roots

From the snowy peaks of the Rockies to the sunny beaches of San Diego to the crystal shores of South Lake Tahoe, Strive Roots has evolved into a hip-shaking, mind-expanding, inspirational musical project that is flourishing by packing concert halls to mountain saloons throughout the Western United States. After every Strive Roots show, amazed fans find themselves attempting to pin down their experience with words, but have only been able to come up with one core phrase to explain Strive Roots, “Roots Infused Power Groove”. What is Roots Infused Power Groove? It’s the funky beat swirling in your hips, it’s the message of awareness and change demanding to be heard, it’s original soul with modern beats, it’s your new favorite genre of music.

Powered by a mission to save the planet, Strive Roots’ conscious music melds the genres of reggae, hard rock, funk, and hip hop.  Live shows are the platform for the band’s immense talent, creativity, and bold flavor.  Music lovers looking for inspiration, enlightenment, awareness, or just a reason to dance can find it all within the realms of Strive Roots.

Strive Roots has headlined venues including the Derby, the Viper Room, Valle Nevado ski resort in Chili, South America and the South Park Music Tour in Colorado.  Strive Roots has shared the stage with some of the musical world’s best including The Dooby Brothers, Buck’O'nine, De La Soul, Particle, Michael Franti and Spearhead, North Mississippi All Stars, Delta Nove, Thicker than Thieves, and The John Popper Project.

Strive Roots is literally on the tip of the world’s tongue after experiencing a plethora of publicity plugs around the globe. Thanks to their choice as snowboarder Hannah Teter’s Olympic gold medal soundtrack, Strive Roots has been mentioned on Good Morning America, The Letterman Show, Jay Leno and The Jimmy Kemmel Show. Their track “Communicate” was launched into primetime after it gave Teter the motivation she needed to grab the gold in the halfpipe competition of the 2006 Torino Olympic Winter Games.

Strive Roots’ newest album, The Harmonic Convergence, is in the works!  Strive Roots takes pride in having self-produced their music through their own record label, Fourth Dimension Studios. For the Harmonic Convergence, Strive Roots has teamed up with multi-platinum producer Alan Sanderson (System of a Down, Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones, B.B. King and many others). The Harmonic Convergence exhibits the strides Strive Roots has taken to incorporate conscious action, diversity, and creativity into their music. What started as a raw example of artistic emotion and vigor has erupted into a professional, polished musical work of art. Preview and purchase Strive Roots tracks and full-length albums on Itunes, Myspace, and Striveroots.com.


www.striveroots.com


Salem

Salem music is an amalgamation of funk, hip-hop, jazz, and Afro-Cuban idioms. In January 2008. Salem played the Winter X Games 12, the X Games end party with De La Soul and the Suzuki US Freeskiing Open in Copper. In March, the group is playing in Sun Valley at Whiskey Jacques for the Jeep King of the Mountain World Championships with DJ Logic and in Jackson at the US Freeskiing Open Party at the Mangy Moose.

Salem has been working with Kim Schneider, Warren Miller's video and music editor, with new mergings of Salem music and epic Warren Miller ski and snowboard footage. The Salem studio track, Harvest, toured the nation with Warren Miller's new film, Playground, and the song will be featured in the Winter X 12 CD compilation produced by Bulletproof Entertainment. Salem music was featured in Warren Miller's ski and snowboard film, "OFF THE GRID". Todd has been featured in Modern Drummer magazine in the "On the Move" column in the November issue of 2006. Todd is an Ayotte Drums endorsed artist and Salem is delighted to be sponsored by Lib-Tech, the world premier snowboard and ski manufacturer and by Nantucket's Triple Eight Distillers, a micro-distillery that is distributed throughout the east coast.

Salem has performed nationally alongside acts such as De La Soul, The Meters (PBS), Stanton Moore and Will Bernard, Hells Belles, Mama's Cookin, Tab Benoit, Rebirth Brass Band, The Motet, Steve Earle and Zilla. Salem 2008 festival dates include the Winter X12 Games, the Jeep King of the Mountain World Championships in Sun Valley, the Suzuki US Freeskiing Open at Copper, the Subaru US Freeskiing Open in Jackson, the US Snowboarding Open in Girdwood, Alaska and the Breckenridge Spring Massive Festival. National festivals include the Rukus in the Rafters in Crested Butte, Nedfest in Nederland, the Seattle Folklife Festival on the Mother Jones stage, Anchorage's Live After Five Series, the Girdwood Forest Fair and the Southeast Alaska State Fair.

In September 2007, Todd travelled to Washington DC to meetings with Bono's organization, One Coalition, Jubilee Coalition, Sierra Club and Friends of the Earth regarding the international promotion of the Salem song Saragua.  Jubilee Coalition is releasing an educational DVD featuring the Salem song, Saragua, in early 2008.  One Campaign featured Todd Johnson in a college awareness tour at UPENN in Philadelphia on a panel discussion and performance in November.

Interviews and reviews about Salem have been featured on PLUM TV in Nantucket and Telluride, Colorado Music Buzz Magazine, The Summit Daily News, Telluride Daily Watch, Grand County News, Denver Post, Nantucket's Independent and the Inquirer and Mirror, Boston Universitys Daily Free Press, The Phoenix in Portland, ME, The Anchorage Free Press, Homer News, Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Juneau Empire, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Lewiston Tribune, and the Northwest Jazz Chronicle. Salem music has been played on radio stations nationwide and the group has had radio interviews and live performances in Boulder, Telluride, Boston, Nantucket, Burlington, Seattle, Idaho, Homer, Anchorage, Girdwood, Fairbanks, Seward, Haines, and Juneau.

www.salem-music.com


Statewide Emergency
Statewide Emergency just released their debut album, Another Point of View.  The album, recorded at Coupe Studios (Rose Hill Drive, The Fray), showcases a band with songwriting skills on the level of aspiring bands twice their age.

The band, with no member older then 18, has managed to capture everything they love about rock and roll into their sound – loud and heavy, with driving drums and intricate guitar solos, while still incorporating interesting melodies and harmonies influenced by modern bands such as queens of the stone age.

The calender on our myspace is oftentimes more up to date than the calender on our epk.  if interested, it can be viewed at myspace.com/statewideemergency

Won 10-18 Battle of the Bands at Cervantes put on by MTV and Paul Green School of Rock
Placed 9th in the Progressive Motion battle of the bands (featured over 150 bands at the start)
Opened for Badfish at the fox theatre.

Single "midnight creeper" off of Another Point of View played on local radio stations 101.5 and 93.3

"This teenage quartet has dodged the manufactured rock and substandard punk that plague many of their contemporaries by operating under the radar, boasting boisterous guitar rock fare steeped in ’70s counterculture that demonstrates musical skill well beyond their years." - Adam Trask, Boulder Weekly

www.statewideemergency.com


Fina Dupa

At the intersection of your mind and your body lies Fina Dupa.  Colorado's premier funk, rock, and reggae quartet lays out original groove music designed to exercise the brain as well as the behind. Come enjoy the tones - if you like Jamiroquai, Soulive, Maroon 5, Galactic, the Headhunters, John Scofield, and Lenny Kravitz, you will dig Fina Dupa. If you don't know who any of those guys are, come out anyway...you will still dig Fina Dupa. Get your Dupa out here, come groove with Fina Dupa in Colorado or wherever you find us.

"Groove-centric, hook-heavy rock...a blend of Maroon 5 and the Police, though even that loose description may not be broad enough to capture the band's diversity." - Boulder Daily Camera. 

"Fina Dupa went the extra mile with their latest CD Give It Back." - Marquee Magazine.

www.finadupa.com


Nocturnal Tomatoes

Since the release of their debut CD, “Crescendo”, the Nocturnal Tomatoes have been performing non-stop to audiences throughout the Western United States including the Colorado Springs World Arena for a crowd of almost 10,000, as well as a recent headlining performance at the prestigious four-day Southpark Music Tour in Fairplay, Colorado. The nine original tracks of “Crescendo” showcase the array of talent that this band exudes from the awe inspiring lyrics and melodies of “You” and “Crescendo”, to the powerful rock of “Nothing New” and “Gone Fishing”. Despite the success of their debut CD, the band is not taking any time to relax. They have already written enough new material for their highly anticipated new effort that they plan to start recording following their current “Crescendo” tour. The studio recordings of the Nocturnal Tomatoes only give a glimpse into what this band has to offer. Their live performances can only be described as a mind blowing display of musical mastery. Alice Cooper was quoted on his nationally syndicated radio show…”These guys are the next IT…they are the best bar band in America period.” In addition, Andrew Feigenbaum from Atlantic states, “I love the sound, I can’t say anything but good about it.” New tour dates are being added on a regular basis, so be sure to visit www.nocturnaltomatoes.com often to check when and where you can see this incredible band in action. They will soon be off on their west coast swing which includes dates in California, Oregon, and Washington. To inquire about the NOCTURNAL TOMATOES or for more information please contact us with the information listed below. Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon!

www.nocturnaltomatoes.com


Motorhome

Since 2004 Motorhome has been playing up and down the Front Range of Colorado and is proud to call Fort Collins its home. In their short existence, they have opened up for great names like Cross Canadian Ragweed, The Legendary Shack Shakers, Junior Brown and Jerry Joseph. Having been called everything from alt-country to Americana, rock-and-roll to irreverent bluegrass, the band insists on writing music that is true to them and letting the fans decide what to call it.

With the release of their first self-produced/self-recorded album, Motorhome has yet to break their stride. With a live recording and a second album in the works, Motorhome's sails are at full and the wind is blowing in their direction.
www.motorhomemusic.com