Artist description "Rootsy and steeped in African rythmns and groovalicious funk, The Motet's music is sure to infect you. It's a convergence of dance music and free-form improvisation that could turn out to be one of the most satisfying musical experiences you've had since the dawn of the 21st Century."-Michael Henningsen, The Alibi-Albuquerque NM. "Last night's show at Last Day Saloon in San Francisco packed the house with an enthusiastic crowd. I was surprised by how many people showed up, considering The Motet are not yet that well-known and that there were several other high-profile acts in town that same night. The room was a sea of grooving and swaying bodies from start to finish."-Rob Winkler, JamBase Bay Area Correspondent "This band always wins over the groove of the crowd..."-Jill Hickey, Chronicle & Pilot Crested Butte, CO "Each individual contributes his or her own style and influence to the band, which results in a whirlwind of funky, danceable fusion."-Good Times, Santa Cruz, CA "For fans of groove-laced, sweaty hoedowns, The Motet has all-impressive credentials and the wherewithal to make any funk family dance till they're out of breath."-Metro Sant Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA "The Motet has rapidly grown in popularity across the nation, and now sits at the threshold of world music super-stardom."-Kimberly Mock, FS View & Florida Flambeau, Tallahassee, FL "How can anyone relax with this monstrous jazzfunkafrocubanic sensation from

Music Style World/Funk

Musical Influences African, Cuban, Electric Funk, Jam, Acid Jazz

Similar Artists Deep Banana Blackout, Living Daylights

Artist History Boulder, Colorado's World Beat sensation.... drummer Dave Watts, and percussionist Scott Messersmith, vocalist and percussionist Jans Ingber, guitarist Michael Tiernan, bassist Kurt Reber, and Steve Vidaic on Moog, Fender Rhodes, Organ, Piano, etc.. Dave, a graduate of Berklee School of Music has toured extensively throughout the USA and Europe with such groups as The Tony Furtado Band, Shockra, Druha Trava and the Zambiland Orchestra. Scott, a New Orleans native has played and toured with such acts as The Rebirth Brass Band, Bo Dollis and The Wild Magnolias, Galactic, and Life of Riley. The band as a whole has shared the stage with groups like Ziggy Marley, Los Van Van, Olodum, Habib Koite, The James Brown Band, and on occasion they are the back up band for guitarist Stanley Jordan. With world music swiftly advancing to the forefront of the American music scene, The Motet is looking forward to expanding their presence in the hearts of their loyal listeners and on stages throughout the world. As the band is now embarking on consistent national tours, The Motet is a band you definitely donšt want to miss. We'll be releasing the new CD, "Play" in February in stores everywhere, but buy it here NOW!. These guys wail, so look out! Be There! Follow the link in their picture to their own website! The Motet's excellent first CD, 'Breathe', is on sale here, NOW!

Group Members drummer Dave Wattspercussionist Scott Messersmithvocalist and percussionist Jans Ingberguitarist Michael Tiernanbassist Kurt Reberand Steve Vidaic on Moog, Fender Rhodes, Organ, Piano, etc..

Instruments Bass, drums, percussion. keyboards, guitar, vocals

Albums Breathe, Play

Press Reviews "Rootsy and steeped in African rythmns and groovalicious funk, The Motet's music is sure to infect you. It's a convergence of dance music and free-form improvisation that could turn out to be one of the most satisfying musical experiences you've had since the dawn of the 21st Century."-Michael Henningsen, The Alibi-Albuquerque NM. "Last night's show at Last Day Saloon in San Francisco packed the house with an enthusiastic crowd. I was surprised by how many people showed up, considering The Motet are not yet that well-known and that there were several other high-profile acts in town that same night. The room was a sea of grooving and swaying bodies from start to finish."-Rob Winkler, JamBase Bay Area Correspondent "This band always wins over the groove of the crowd..."-Jill Hickey, Chronicle & Pilot Crested Butte, CO "Each individual contributes his or her own style and influence to the band, which results in a whirlwind of funky, danceable fusion."-Good Times, Santa Cruz, CA "For fans of groove-laced, sweaty hoedowns, The Motet has all-impressive credentials and the wherewithal to make any funk family dance till they're out of breath."-Metro Sant Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA "The Motet has rapidly grown in popularity across the nation, and now sits at the threshold of world music super-stardom."-Kimberly Mock, FS View & Florida Flambeau, Tallahassee, FL "How can anyone relax with this monstrous jazzfunkafrocubanic sensation from

Location Boulder, Colorado - USA

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