Artist description Base2 is one of Connecticut and New England's Best Local Acts. Noted for their exhilarating live performances, base2 makes a strong case to be the wake up call the scene has been waiting for. The infectious sounds of the electric violin compliment the driving guitar riffs, serving a backdrop for melodic vocals.

Music Style Alternative Hard Rock

Musical Influences incubus, soundgarden, linkin park, 2pac, the roots, vivaldi, rage against the machine

Similar Artists incubus, deftones, linkin park, audioslave

Artist History Fairfield County, Connecticut is not typically known as a breeding ground for modern rock. However, it is today home to one of the most exciting acts to hit the music scene in some time. base2, comprised of Kashif Ali (guitar), Nick DiMule (bass), Mat Reale (drums), Ben Kugielsky (electric violin), and Jamie Seth (lead vocals), have been bringing their energetic and emotional brand of rock to the Northeast since 2000. Drawing influences both musically and lyrically from an eclectic variety of bands and writers, base2 has taken all that has impacted their development as musicians and molded it into their own brand of Rock & Roll. This quintet chose to remain unique with the integration of an electric violin as their fifth member; The infectious sounds of the electric violin complement the driving guitar & bass riffs, together serving as a melodic backdrop for the rich vocals of Jamie Seth. base2 honed its sound playing over a hundred live shows across New England and the New York metropolitan area. This included opening for over 20 national acts, as well as being the only unsigned band invited on the Molson Snow Jam tour. With this experience, it is no surprise that base2 was selected as a finalist, by listener votes, in national unsigned band contests such as the OMAs (Online Music Awards, Sponsored by Yahoo, Starpolish, and Napster) two years running. After an overwhelming response to a recent performance on the NBA Rhythms & Rims Tour, base2 was chosen to headline the NBA’s Hall of Fame Grand Opening. Through the hard work of its dedicated fan base and street team, currently spanning 12 states and including radio and sponsor promotion, it is only a matter of time before the band receives larger scale recognition. base2 is poised to bring its brand of rock to the national stage.

Group Members Jamie Seth - Vocals Kashif Ali - Guitar Ben Warner - Violin Nick DiMule - Bass Mat Reale - Drums

Instruments Ibanez Guitars, Raven West Bass, Mesa Boogie Guitar Amps, Carvin Bass Amps, Yamaha Drums, Senheisser

Albums Industry Release EP

Press Reviews Two time nominee of Yahoo Unsigned Artist contest. Featured on NBA Rhythm and Rims Tour. "Base 2 delivered blistering sets to put the faithful in a state of head-banging bliss." "Base 2 added an electric violin to the mix -- for a sound that completely changed my perception of this instrument. " "Vocalist Jamie Seth is a charismatic frontman with boundless energy, as he bops around the stage singing emotionally tinged lyrics. He makes the perfect frontman for the band." - Hartford Advocate

Location Trumbull, CT - USA

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