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The Brothers Cooley, The Senate, and JuiceBox
The Brothers Cooley:
The Brothers Cooley have quickly developed a sound that is unique in today's music world, emitting a never-ending effusion of overpoweringly funky riffs, dope jams, and a lot of other badass shit. They channel the psychedelic spirit created by musical and spiritual pioneers of the mid-sixties, offering a cool drink of water to all of us stranded in the ProTools, chemical-laden musical desert.
The Brothers Cooley continue to rock in the name of peace and love, relentlessly cultivating their insatiable desire to make music, knowing it is truer than any obstacles that might stand in their way. They propel into the future unphased by any irrelevant obligations, sharing the juicy fruits of their creative union with all who can handle the nectar...
...Or, you could say they're just three kids, compelled to conduct soul-swelling jams by forces unknown, trying to get their kicks before the shithouse goes up in flames.
www.myspace.com/brotherscooley
The Senate, Seattles foremost purveyors of face-melting acoustic riffage, formed in 2002 when Oliver Franklin, a rock-and roll guitarist with a classical background, went to a local coffeehouse to hear a solo set by African drummer-turned guitarist Nick Drummond.
Though Nick and Oliver had been high school classmates, Oliver was unprepared for what he heard that night.
Nicks music was memorable and technically accomplished, and he had a rhythmic approach to the guitar that I had never heard before, says Oliver.
The two nineteen year-old musicians swapped songs after the show, and soon began writing and playing shows together. Jazz bassist Andrew Pulkrabek, Olivers grade-school friend and frequent musical collaborator, went to one of their early shows and heard something new as well.
I had no idea acoustic instruments could rock so hard, says Andrew.
In 2005, Nick and Oliver invited Andrew to play with them at a benefit concert, and the bands lineup was completed. The members diverse backgrounds in music ranging from Afro-pop to heavy metal to musical theater proved to be an asset as they began to develop their sound. Using acoustic guitars, an upright bass and three voices, the Senate began writing nuanced and aggressive music grounded in polyrhythmic grooves, three-part vocal harmonies and a heavily percussive playing style.
We talked about finding a drummer, but it turned out we didnt need one, says Drummond.
The Senates songs range from simple and introspective to driving and chaotic, a stylistic breadth mirrored in lyrics about sex, death, power, love, war, and drinking in space.
The Senate will release its first full-length recording, Live at Solstice, at a party at the Triple Door in downtown Seattle on March 11, 2008. The ten-song record includes a DVD of the bands live show, recorded in September 2007 at Caf Solstice in Seattles University District.
Our fans have been amazingly supportive of our live shows, explains Drummond, so when they asked for a live experience they could take home, we listened.
The band has won opening slots for Everclear, the Paperboys, Vicci Martinez, and Handful of Luvin, and placed first in Washington State Universitys 2007 Battle of the Bands. Its first recording, the EP These Cold Winds, was produced by former Nirvana engineer Tom Pfaeffle in 2006.
With powerful walls of sound built by only two acoustic guitars, an upright bass, and three voices, The Senates catchy songwriting, tight arrangements, and unorthodox instrumental techniques create a dynamic musical hybrid that continues to push the boundaries of acoustic instrumentation.
Check them out at: http://www.senateband.com
JuiceBox
JuiceBox surfaced in Bellingham, WA in 2008. The group consists of four young musicians who have been playing and loving music all of their lives. The members of JuiceBox comprise of veteran players from different bands such as TapHabit, Broken Bottle Band, The Growers, and Vaughn Kreestoe. Their sound is driving rock/pop and produced and written by the musicians playing the music. Look out for JuiceBox, they will be throwing a party near you very soon. Officially sponsored by The Hempest Bellingham and BuildStrong Clothing!
www.myspace.com/getjuiced
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LocationWild Buffalo House of Music
208 West Holly
Bellingham, WA 98225
United States
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| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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