Artist description With roots in rock, jazz, and experimental music, the Assemblers push the envelope of the tune in quest of fresh pop gems, a high-energy pulse, and the odd sonic surprise, somewhat in the spirits of Steely Dan, XTC, and David Byrne. Live shows are salted with improvisations that appeal to fans of Medeski, Martin & Wood. A selection of happy live-improv passages is included in MAKE (1999) along with a dozen songs. The tracks on the new release, THE OTHER RIGHT PLACE (2002), range from the fresky pop of "Media Mind" and rock aggression of "Apsu's Complaint" to the smoldering mix of "You Burn Me" and the stark beauty of "Shortwave." Thanks to a distinguished team of hot guest players, including Davey Williams of Curlew, brilliant guitar contributions abound.

Music Style Pop/Rock/Improv

Musical Influences Classic and new wave rock, jazz, experimental

Similar Artists XTC; David Byrne; Medeski, Martin & Wood

Artist History Bruce Golden, also a member of Curlew, has played in Ars Supernova, the Windbreakers, Beat Temptation, The Barbers, Zero Pop, and the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Steve Smith has performed his own material solo around the South and recently has composed theater music for a series of Millsaps College productions. Formed in 1995, when they fully realized the implications of living two doors down from each other, the Assemblers have been heard in Jackson and New Orleans venues since 1996.

Group Members Bruce Golden (drums, bells, toys, vocals) & Steve Smith (keyboard, guitars, vocals)

Albums Make; The Other Right Place

Press Reviews "Fans of experimentally fun music and pensive ballads can definitely find a worthwhile listen"--Casey Parks, THE PURPLE & WHITE

Additional Info See also WOODPECKER STREET

Location Jackson, Mississippi - USA

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