Artist description Drawing on many jazz and funk influences, these guys come off sounding like a combo of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fishbone, Morphine and Soul Cracker. LS's rhythms are deep and thick, sometimes stripping down just to the bass and drums. The sax seems to be the primary solo instrument, and Lippard has some serious chops.

Music Style funkyjazz

Musical Influences MMW, G-Love and Special Sauce, Phish, Dave Matthews Band, John Scofield, John Coltrane, Spin Doctors, Sonny Rollins

Similar Artists Dave Mathews Band, Phish,Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fishbone, Morphine and Soul Cracker

Artist History Based in Flagstaff, Arizona, Lemonade Stand began its musical career in 1995. It all started with a tambourine, a guitar, and some fun-lovin' musicians. With time and maturity, they progressed musically and philosophically. Lemonade Stand's motivation comes from the desire to create art that is pleasing both to the artist and the audience alike. They see the abuses of fame and fortune in the industry today which has stripped much music of its artistic integrity. The name, Lemonade Stand, was coined while listening to Peter, Paul, and Mary's song, "Lemon Tree." The name is a metaphor for their musical emphasis to bring refreshment to a restless world. The band is: Adam Tomasetti on drums, J.P. Pierce on congas and vox, Ben Lippard on saxophone, Jeremiah Slater on electric bass, and Seth Holland on guitar and vox. All the members contribute to the writing of the music which causes it to reflect a variety of tastes and styles. Drawing on many jazz and funk influences, these guys come off sounding like a combo of Fishbone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish and Jamiraquai, although none of these labels nail down their sound. Lemonade Stand's rhythms are deep and thick, sometimes stripping down to just the bass and drums. This placed with Ben Lippard's saxophone chops make for a combination plate of jazz and funk that adds flavor to any main dish. As a band, they have an interesting philosophy: "We know that music is a gift. J.S. Bach once said, 'All music should be to the honor and glory of God.' We certainly agree and, when we play, you can hear it in the songs. What good is a band if their music only serves to make them money and fame? We realize that our music is for God's glory. Knowing this, we can truly play with purpose." Their lyrics reflect the message that their lives and songs are a gift of God - checked out from the heavenly library. Lemonade Stand has always been very enthusiastic about playing music. This is best illustrated by their first appearance at the Coffee Plantation in Phoenix, Arizona. The story goes like this: Immediately after an outdoor concert, the band was out for coffee. It was not long before they had unloaded their musical instruments and had taken over the night's entertainment. Without a sound system, the band had rigged the vocals through the bass amp while the guitar amp hung from a tree in the courtyard - all just to play some music! The members have progressed together as a team of musicians working on a project. This has been an enriched breeding ground for creativity. Every time a song is written or performed, they attempt to create or recreate a work of art. Lemonade Stand recorded, produced, and released in 1998 its debut album entitled, "Tribute to Papa." They have played everywhere from bars to coffee shops to festivals. If you go to a show, you'll hear a lot of funk, a little jazz, and perhaps a taste of Latin, all melded together into the deep groovin' sounds that are Lemonade Stand.

Group Members Seth Holland - Guitar and vocalsJ.P. Pierce - Keys and vocalsJeremiah Slater - BassAdam Tomasetti - drum setBen Lippard - Tenor Sax

Instruments Electric guitar and bass, keyboards, drums, saxophone

Albums Tribute to Papa, Special Recipe

Press Reviews The following article was published in Flagstaff Live!, December 2, 1999."This may be the first Christian rock band that actually makes you want to shake your butt."By Matthew ZeiglerI must admit that when I took this assignment, I was a bit puzzled. The subject of this piece is a local band called Lemonade Stand, and although I'd never heard of them, they already had their own self-produced CD available.From start to finish, this albem jammed and I'm not talking about the stuff you put on white toast. Lemonade Stand, which prouted in 1995, is a quartet made up of Ben Lippard on sax, clarinet and vocals; J.P. Pierce on congas and vocals; Seth Holland on guitar and vocals; and finally Adam Tomasetti on drums, percussion and vocals. You might notice there are a couple of wind instruments in this group, which certainly lends a serious jazz/funk flavor to their music. Holland and Pierce's harmonies shine thourghout the CD and Pierce's tasteful congas add some tight rhythm. But what really sets these guys apart from their contemporaries are their lyrics.Tribute to Papa is Lemonade Stand's debut release, and of the 14 songs that comprise this disc, at least 11 lean heavily toward the Christian end of the spectrum. This makes the band stand out, because they are very funky while singing of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Although giants such as the Rev. Al Green and Curtis Mayfield have employed Christian references in R&B, Lemonade Stand are the exception to the rule. Funk has traditionally been played as a very sexual music, and the whole idea of mixing it with a spiritual message is as new as this morning's dawn.Drawing on many jazz and funk influences, these guys come off sounding like a combo of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fishbone, Morphine and Soul Cracker. LS's rhythms are deep and thick, sometimes stripping down just to the bass and drums. The sax seems to be the primary solo instrument, and Lippard has some serious chops. The band's name, Lemonade Stand, was born of a Peter, Paul, and Mary song called "The Lemon Tree." Their name is a metaphor for their theological emphasis, as they bring refreshment to a troubled world. With songs like "Missionary Girl" and "Eternal Levis," it is clear that this band offers devout solutions to the problems of today. In their bio, they cite a quote from J.S. Bach as being inspirational. "We know that music is a gift, All music should be to the honor and glory of God." Lemonade Stand respects this idea by singing about the state of the world and offering divine guidance thoughout the course of their album. Almost every song on Tribute to Papa has a religious message, frequently making references to God and mortal redemption in this world of sin - a combination of religion and pop music that has often been labeled Christian rock. Unfortunately, most Christian rockers have been played up as musically short.LS's strength is their music. It is solid, based on a jazzy, free-flowing funk rock. This may be the first Christian rock band that actually makes you want to shake your butt When asked about the label Christian Rock, Holland said that he did not like it. The stigma that goes along with this association is not always good, and labels often have little value in music. Holland added that each band member knows Christ, not from how they were raised, but on their own terms. These guys came together to play music, and if Christian messages emerge, it is only because they play from the heart. Lemonade Stand is not playing for money or self-glorification, but for the higher purpose of God's glory. If that isn't soul music, then what is? Their album is available at Gopher Sounds, Bookman's, Hastings, and the Lion and the Lamb. They have played at all three Coffee Plantations, the Route 66 and the Trinity festivals, and the Revolution. You can catch them for free at Charly's on Dec. 3 [1999]. Amen!

Location Flagstaff, az - USA

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