Artist description A King Hippo show is a unique experience for the audience and the band alike each time they play. The show ranges from tightly composed pieces of original music to improvised jams that can evolve into whatever the band (or the audience) wants them to. King Hippo also plays some of their favorite songs by other artists they respect while adding a special Hippo twist to these familiar songs.

Music Style Rock and Roll, Jazz and Funk combined with a true sense of musical adventure

Musical Influences ABBA, Pink Floyd, Phish, Dead, etc

Similar Artists Phish, Dead

Artist History Jeff Kozelski and Tom Eden have been musical collaborators since 1994. They played together in one of Columbia's most popular "Jam-bands", Sh*ts and Giggles, before teaming up with Ware in 1999 to create King Hippo as an outlet for their original music. In August of 2000, King Hippo recorded a full-length album of all original material entitled "Friday Night." 2001 saw the addition of Justin Banks on Keyboards. Banks is an experienced musician and has played with such bands as Irene's Kitchen, The Kind, and The Echo Vine.

Group Members Justin Banks - keys and vocals Tom Eden - bass Jeff Kozelski - guitar and vocals Dennis Ware - drums and vocals

Albums Friday Night - selff released 2000

Location Columbia, SC - USA

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