Artist description Tori Amos meets Tabla Beat Science meets Peter Gabriel. “Pieces of East” is an adventure of eclectic music and song seamlessly fused to prove that diversity in various forms can truly co-exist. After playing in Austin for only a few months and consistently drawing large crowds, “Pieces of East” was invited to play at some of Austin’s most coveted venues (Antones, Cactus Caf� and the Austin Music Hall) with some of the city’s finest musical talent such as Del Castillo and Patrice Pike. The buzz of the group’s fresh new sound quickly spread and the demand for recorded material reached a fever pitch. Recently the group was nominated for eight Austin Music Awards and they ended up winning two of them.

Music Style World Folk Fusion Rock Pop Funk Jazz Electronic Latin

Musical Influences Tori Amos, Zakir Hussein, King Crimson, Sting & The Police, Jaco Pastorius, Steve Gadd, Megadeth, Dave Matthews Band etc.

Similar Artists Tori Amos Peter Gabriel Tabla Beat Science

Artist History Shadow Box started as a duo from two totally different parts of the world, interested in sharing their music with as many people as they can. They believe that this is their true path to contentment. Now Shadow Box consists of six members who collaboratively believe in each others creativity. Their ambient and stylistically interesting stage presence makes their shows elegant and diverse as well as dynamic and powerful.

Group Members Laura Giammona, Anuj Timblo, Abhinit Bhatt, Pat Cieply, Will Kidd.

Instruments Tabla, Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Roland XP-80, Violin and The lovely voice of Laura Giammona

Albums Shadow Box

Press Reviews “I thought Pieces of East was very unique, moving and inspiring. It spoke to me, and I thought they blended beautifully.” Sara Hickman Texas Based Singer, Songwriter and Angel "An innovative band conceptually, combining contemporary songwriting with world beat grooves, Pieces of East also delivers the goods in live performance.” J. Seymour Guenther Nancy Fly Agency “Pieces of East is a worldly blend of pop music” Teresa Ferguson Producer and Host, Femme FM – KUT Austin 90.5 “The music alone speaks for itself, and the powerful lyrics will capture your mind.” Alison Garton Austinlive.com “If you're in the mood for a band with a flavor all it's own, get yourself familiar with Pieces of East. I guarantee you won't regret it.” Jason Massey Austinexperience.com

Location Austin, TX - USA

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