Artist description Three-piece,original jazz/rock band with Brazilian and afro-cuban influences. Songs show diversity and pop potential.

Music Style Alternative Jazz influenced Rock

Musical Influences Ben Harper; Medeski, Martin & Wood; Jaco Pastorius;

Similar Artists Ben Harper; Dave Matthews Band; Medeski, Martin & Wood

Artist History Sunshine Allison formed in 1992 to an enthusiastic following in Madison, WI. Their first release, 'Rise', was ranked 4th best local release of 1996 by the Wisconsin State Journal. Sunshine Allison continued to spread the name and music throughout the Midwest with consistent regional touring. The recent release,'Eastside', is a diverse blend of pop, rock, jazz and world music that appeals to a wide variety of listeners. Thanks to a growing interest from college and mainstream radio as well as positive feedback from critics, Sunshine Allison and 'Eastside' are primed to make a national splash from the Midwest.

Group Members Krister Tidics- vocals, keyboards, guitar; Carl Remde- bass, vocals; Robert Schoville- drums, percussion

Instruments Keyboards, Bass, Guitar, Drums

Albums Eastside (1998), Rise (1996)

Press Reviews SUNSHINE ALLISON Eastside (Riggadig Records) This Midwestern group hails from Madison but incorporates influences from many parts of the globe. Listening to Sunshine Allison, one is tempted to classify them as World Music, but as soon as that thought forms, the group comes back with a straight-ahead rock track. Formed in 1992, Allison consists of Krister Tidics on vocals/keyboards/guitar, Robert Schoville on drums, and Carl Remde on bass. The three musicians are tight and complement one another beautifully. Their influences are wide ranging and each song seems to have a flavor of its own. The band is at its best when the songs are keyboard-based. The overdriven Rhodes piano riff in “Insane” and the power Hammond in “Party for Deke” give them a very distinct sound that is not found often enough in modern rock. Throughout the album, the work of Tidics on organ and piano steals the show. Of course, a soloist is only as good as his rhythm section, and, like the band Medeski, Martin and Wood, the underlying groove is strong and reliable. This band means business. Of all the local promotional packages to come through the Max Ink office, Sunshine Allison’s ranks as one of the best. These guys have the music and the organization to make a national splash. See their website at www.riggadig.com Jeff Muendel Maximum Ink 10-15-98; “Sunshine Allison is one of the best acts I’ve seen develop in Madison. I chose them to pioneer our remote, live broadcasts because I could rely on them to produce a flawless live show. ‘Eastside’ is an excellent CD, with maturity and diversity.” – Sue Peterson - DJ at 101.5 WIBA FM (Madison, WI) – Host of ‘The Mad City Music Show’

Location Minneapolis, MN - USA

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