Artist description We are a two person operation currently working completely independently. We do all of our own songwriting, producing, engineering, mixing, mastering, cover design, etc, etc. We focus on creating strong compositions that are often conceived by improvization. We record with the latest in digital technology and at the highest sampling rate. We play: 5-string bass, 6-string fretless bass, acoustic/electric guitar, drums, percussion, keyboards, and do a bit of sampling.

Music Style Acid Jazz/fusion/eclectic rock/psychofolkadelia

Musical Influences Mededski Martin & Wood/Tom Waits/Janes Addiction/Talking Heads/Chris Whitley/Herbie Hancock/Miles Davis/Faith No More/Mr.Bungle

Similar Artists Mededski Martin & Wood/Tom Waits/Janes Addiction/Talking heads/Screaming Trees/Soul Coughing/

Artist History We've been playing together for three years and have developed a magical chemistry. We have played at numerous parties/events and bars/clubs in Southern Oregon. We have received an incredible response from our live shows and our recordings.

Group Members Marc Liotta: dob: 8-25-80, Miami, Florida. 5-string bass, 6-string fretless bass, keyboards, percussion, ambient psycho babble. Started playing music at the age of 12. Was a member of the band Side Show Bob from Ashland Oregon at the age of 15. They thought he was 18. Toured the bay area/northern cal. with them. Studied music theory at Southern Oregon University. Received training to be an engineer at a local recording studio. Currently working as a systems analyst for a computer consulting company. Ben Jackson: dob: 11-13-75, Lawrence, Kansas. Vocals, guitars, percussion, keyboards. Started playing music at the age of 10. Appeared on a cd with the band, Fairview, in Portland Oregon and toured with them at the age of 18. Learned much about music from the guys in Fairview whom had all had attended The Berkley School of Music. Also a visual artist primarily working in illustration, watercolor, digital imaging, and animation. Received Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from Southern Oregon University in 1999.

Instruments 5-string Bass/6-string Fretless Bass/Acoustic Guitar/Percussion/Digital Sampling

Albums Six O'clock EP

Location Portland, OR - USA

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