Artist description KUSH layers its musicial compositions using DJ sensibilities, samples, loops with the consciousness of live jazz oriented improvising and instrumentation. This unique blend of layering downtempo, electronica, and live jazz performance creates an ambient groove-scape for the lounge, chill out, downtempo, crowd.

Music Style downtempo, chill out, instrumental, left field, ambient, groove-scapes

Artist History The first live KUSH performance was held downtown Toronto at an underground loft party. Soon after KUSH established a residency at Temptation, an intimate club in the heart of Toronto's trendy little Italy. Out of that residency an ever-evolving mix of established musicians continued to create live analog and digital musical experiences. This residency created the groundwork and musical elements for the CD The Temptation Sessions. Tracks from The Temptation Sessions are also featured on No Rest for the Wicked a film produced by Scared Brilliant, directed by Scott Sawyer.

Group Members KUSH Collective - The driving force of KUSH is bassist and producer Etric Lyons. Etric has performed,toured and recorded with national and international recording artists, such as: Remy Shand, Jesse Cook, Esthero, Wendy Lands, Eddie Bullen Project, David Deacon and the Word, Philip Sayce, Da Orchestra (Brazilian), Colin James, Alfie Zappacosta, Billy Newton Davis (Nylons) and Alta Moda (Molly Johnson). Additional members include, David Barrett on guitars, Robert Siboney on drums and percussion, Kevin Laliberte on guitars and Chris Church on violin.

Instruments fretless bass, acoustic bass, percussion, guitar, violin

Albums The Temptation Sessions

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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