Artist description What is there to say about ERL SHIBE FIVE? A powerful ensemble? … Yes. A culmination of individuals, each contributing their talents to produce a unique overall sound? ... most definitely. But more than that, ERL SHIBE FIVE, through their use of original eclectic music and intense stage shows, have managed to create a diverse following of loyal fans. Some come for the music, some for the show, but all come to be a part of the ERL SHIBE FIVE experience.It wasn’t always this way. It has taken several years to reach the synergy the group has since attained.

Music Style Lounge funk, r&b, and pop rolled into one

Musical Influences Zappa, g-love, Beck, soul coughing, Prince, Zeppelin, the beatles, p-funk, Jazz, the Police, Iron Maiden, Loverboy, Huey Lewis, Debbie Gibson, Herb Alpert, and Sergio Mendes -Brazil '66

Similar Artists Soul Coughing, a little bit country, a little bit metal, and everything in between

Artist History The concept of Shibe started back in the spring of 1993 when guitarist Colin Gentle threw together a ska band for an on campus battle of bands. Instead of the usual horn section, the group employed a series of kazoo players. The result was more hilarious then inspiring. Although the kazoo section didn’t last, Colin’s unique song writing ability wasn’t to be wasted. Shibe eventually traded in the kazoos for a more conventional horn section and a stronger rhythm section. But the idea behind a less conventional line up was not lost. Shibe’s basic line up includes a standard rhythm section of bass, drums and guitar, then adds mallet percussion and a tenor/baritone sax player. Shibe has also used viola, in both live and recorded settings, as well as additional horns, and even a DJ. They are always looking for new and interesting sound to expand their music.

Group Members ERL SHIBE FIVE has since settled into its current line up which includes, (but is not limited to), Colin Gentle-THE BIG DADDY (guitars/vocals), Jay Wiggin- CAPTAIN von SCHTEUBING (bass guitar/vocals), Matt DeMella-LIGHTSPEED (lead vocals), Michael Blancaflor-THE FILIPINO EXPLOSION (mallet percussion/assorted percussion/vocals), Lisa Ladone-HOTLUNCH LADY (tenor and baritone sax/vocals), Thomas Canning-CHUBBY UBBY EGG (drum kit).

Instruments Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Tenor and Bari Sax, Drums, Mallet percussion, Percussion, corn de musique, side drum, oboe d'amour

Albums Sarcastic Man (1996), eee-pee(1998)

Press Reviews Best Local Band- Best of Storrs 1996- University of Connecticut- The Daily CampusWinner of Husky Blues- Battle of the Bands 1998www.mp3critic.com- EeePee receives a 9 out of 10 review

Location New York, New York - USA

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