Artist description Sophisticated, eclectic, universal...Words commonly used by critics and fans to describe Edison With The Weather, a band which encompasses acid jazz and world beat influences within a pop & rock ‘n’ roll context.

Music Style Jazz/ Rock

Musical Influences Jazz, Rock, Latin, Funk

Similar Artists Steely Dan, Todd Rundgren, Joe Jackson, Phish, Medeski, Martin & Wood

Artist History Edison with the Weather *check it out* Edison with the Weather features Dave Sherman (vocals, keys),Dan Grennes (bass, vocals), Andy Sanesi (drums), Paulo Pimenta (guitar), Brad Mason (Trumpet), & Elliot Mason (Bass Trumpet/ Trombone) *Disc Maker’s (America’s #1 Manufacturer for the Independent Music Industry) chose the band as one of the best indie acts in NYC over 1000 entrants. The group competed for $25,000 in prizes in Disc Maker’s Independent World Series? The group was selected to perform at 1996’s Philadelphia Music Conference.* Radio station WVIA in Scranton PA featured the band on their Homegrown Music Live Concert Series, July 15, 1998.? Band leader Dave Sherman has performed with Waldo Weathers (James Brown’s former tenor sax player) and Nashville session guitarist, Danny Parks. He also played for Kami Lyle (a Hugh Padgham produced MCA recording artist).* The group’s Australian guitarist from their first CD, Ben Butler, has performed and recorded with top Aussie acts including Jimmy Barnes, INXS’ Garry Gary Beers and Jon Farriss, and JVC recording group Special EFX *Special guests on their new CD, Big Bang Theory include Danny Sadownick - percussion (Steely Dan, Screaming Headless Torsos, M'chelle N'degeocello, Chaka Kaan, Billy Idol); Bryan Steele - Tenor Sax (NYC Label recording artist); Brad Mason - Trumpet (British cat); Elliot Mason - Trombone (another Brit –he won a country - wide competition, and was presented a new Trombone by Prince Charles).*Big Bang Theory was mixed and engineered by Prince E.Strickland III (Adam Youck, The The, De La Soul).*The Off-Broadway musical "She's Out of Line" will feature the music of Edison with the Weather along with 6 of New York's top female tap dancers. The show, led by composer Dave Sherman, will also feature the band members.* World wide web: www.ewtw.com

Group Members Edison with the Weather features Dave Sherman (vocals, keys),Dan Grennes (bass, vocals), Andy Sanesi (drums), Paulo Pimenta (guitar), Brad Mason (Trumpet), & Elliot Mason (Bass Trumpet/ Trombone)

Instruments Fender Rhodes, hammond organ, guitar, bass, drums

Albums Pop Fictions, Off the Cuff, The Big Bang Theory

Press Reviews Edison with the Weather Album Network: "intelligently written songs... stellar musicianship."Modern Musician Monthly: "The bottom line is that Edison with the Weather is an exceptional sounding band with exceptional musicians."Rock Love Magazine: "Edison with the Weather is a music lovers band... They will please a real jazz connoisseur... right next to a rock fan and a Phish fan -- uniquely interesting."DiscMakers: "one of the best indie acts in NYC..."Northeast Performer: "this disc is fantastic! It’s part fusion, part pop, part progressive rock, and a great listen."New York City City Search: "Edison with the Weather plays jammy, jazzy rock that falls somewhere between the Allman Brothers and Steely Dan." Taxi: "displays excellent confidence in performance of the material"KPCC Pasadena, CA: "interesting sound... great album"KIDE, Hoopa CA: "it can go anywhere..." Will Lee from Letterman’s CBS Orchestra: "I really enjoyed their show... Excellent musicianship"Kenny Gorka from The Bitter End Club in NYC: "excellent songs, lyrics, stage presence, musicians and an original groove. It’s a great formula "Bud Scopa from ASCAP: "I’m digging your pretzel logic -- way tasty! Sophisticated musicianship impressionistic lyrics and a sense of immense confidence distinguish this band. ...thoughtful enough to work some pop hooks into these complex musical landscapes." Pat Pattison (Berklee College Of Music professor/ author of Writing Better Lyrics): "a wonderfully unique and inventive sound --supeb writing and musicianship."Joel Dorn (Prod. Roberta Flack, Neville Brothers, Elvis Costello, Debbie Harry): "brilliant lyrics... every now and then you hear a band that makes you say, "now that sounds fresh." " Quotables "

Location New York, NY - USA

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