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NOVEMBER
SHOW
Friday,
November 4th at Cary Street Cafe featuring
MODERN
GROOVE SYNDICATE with JUBEUS and OMINOTAGO
CARY
STREET CAFE - 2631 W. Cary Street
Here's
a little bit about the acts that are playing the November concert
series...
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SCHNITZEL
 MODERN
GROOVE SYNDICATE
A funky quintet based out of Richmond, VA, the Modern Groove Syndicate has created a unique sound guaranteed to make your head spin, soul stir, and ass shake. Their genre defying sound is a veritable gumbo of funk, jazz, latin, soul, hip-hop, and whatever else they might have been listening to that
day.
What began as a trio in the beginning of 1998, then a quartet by the fall of the same year, and finally a quintet in the summer of 2001, the Modern Groove Syndicate is primarily an instrumental group relying heavily on composition, improvisation, and their own unique brand of energy and individual talents to get their point
across. While the groups' influences are all over the map, one can hear elements of P-Funk, John Cage, Brecker Brothers, the Crusaders, Jimmy Smith, and the Meters within their sound. Five musical powerhouses coming together to take the listener on a journey the likes of which he or she has never experienced before, that is the Modern Groove
Syndicate.
The Modern Groove Syndicate has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with a wide variety of Bands. Some of them
include - Cracker, The Tom Tom Club, The Samples, Dr. Didg, Agents of Good Roots, Ulu, Jimmies Chicken Shack, Eddie From Ohio, Zen Tricksters, Ike Willis & Project Object, Lake Trout, Schleigho, and Moon Boot
Lover. MGS includes members of national recording acts such as Agents of Good Roots, Moterico, and Buzby.
Website:
www.moderngroovesyndicate.com
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THE TATERS
 JUBEUS
Their
name hints at far away pleasures. Their sound is a mixture of worldly rhythms
and intriguing melodies. Their goal is simple... to move their listeners. They
are Jubeus.
The name Jubeus is derived from a nectar-bearing tree in South America, from
which an intoxicating spirit is prepared. This moniker seems ever so appropriate
after immersing yourself in the music from their debut album "Two Tone
Circles." Filled with lush harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and head-bobbing
grooves, the album marks an important point in the evolution of a young band.
With meager beginnings as a college band from Farmville, VA, Jubeus has worked
hard to become a sought-after act in the area.
Richmond now serves as their current home base, and Jubeus has performed at
venues such as Jammin Java, Alley Katz, and the Outback Lodge. Their loyal
following has begun to propel them into the spotlight, bringing many of their
songs like "Sunshine Lady" and "Green Island Paradise" to
the airwaves, courtesy of Richmond's 102.1 the X and other Virginia radio
stations.
With a raspy growl, Jason Masi provides the lead vocals and rhythm guitar for
the band. Luring listeners in with his emotional, on-stage authority, Masi
contributes to the band's distinctive stage charisma. Backed by the solid rhythm
section of Mike Jarvis on bass (and backing vocals) and Eric Jack on drums,
Jubeus could sufficiently satisfy most audiences as a trio, but the band is
flanked by an adept lead guitarist named Seth Thomas and Multi-instrumentalist
Brian Reed. Rounding out their sound, the quintet aptly utilizes each member's
strengths to showcase a band that is not only mesmerizing on stage, but also
articulate in the recording studio.
Produced primarily by Stewart Meyers (of Agents of Good Roots), "Two Tone
Circles" captures a band in its vital youth. With rockers like
"Burning Time" and "Sugary Sweetness" the band breathes a
young, fresh vibe into their music. Providing each song with a life and pulse,
Jubeus also demonstrate their diversity by changing gears with the up-tempo
Caribbean-themed instrumental song "Coconuts and Bikinis" or by subtly
calming the mood with mellow grooves like "Canoe" and "Everyone
Has a Ghost."
Jubeus is at the forefront of a song-driven, jam-friendly musical movement, and
their mark will certainly be left. The group's drive and determination has
already pulled them through hard times. With a growing web presence, Jubeus continually
packs clubs and satisfies crowds with their mix of roots-rock originals and
ever-pleasing covers. The nature of their music appeals to such a broad
audience, this a group that will be winning over crowds in the months and years
to come.
Website: www.jubeus.com
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THE TATERS
 OMINOTAGO
Ominotago is a Native American name
meaning "beautiful voice". Beau
started his musical journey at the age of 14, when he picked up his first
guitar. He was raised on big bands and Motown and still considers it to be some
of his favorite music. His other musical influences include Janis
Joplin, The Beatles, Counting Crows, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, and Led
Zeppelin, to name a few. Beau says that the highlight of his musical
career thus far is meeting Chelsea, his girl and bandmate. He has now been
playing guitar and singing for about 10 years. An interesting fact: Beau's
first name is actually Horace! His mom gave him his nickname Beau when he
was a baby.
Appropriately named after "Chelsea
Morning", a Joni Mitchell song, Chelsea started picking guitar
at 14 as well. She was influenced early on by tons of classic
rock that her parents often played, like the Beatles, Bob Marley, and Led Zeppelin.
And from her older sister's room, the dramatic songwriting of artists like Tori
Amos, influenced her greatly. When she started writing songs her freshman
year, she drew inspiration from Jewel and Dave Matthews and many others.
Visual art has always been a major passion as well; she always designs the album
art.
Together these self-taught musicians have
captivated audience after audience playing an
eclectic blend of folk, rock, pop, blues, reggae, funk, and Motown.
Armed with only a couple acoustics and a hand drum, they rock out to songs like
"Sweet Child of Mine" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and
YES they really make it work! With inventive harmonies and powerful guitar
playing, these songs sound like new.
Website: www.ominotago.com
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