Artist description Fusing such diverse influences as 60's psychedelic, 70's progressive, 80's alternative, vintage funk and blues, and peppered with hints of 90's world beat, with a jazz flavoring.

Music Style Pop, Progressive, Funk

Musical Influences 70's Progressive, Rock, Funk and Jazz

Similar Artists Police, Peter Gabriel, Camel, Steely Dan, Robert Fripp

Artist History A band based in the Capital District of New York. Buddhashake is comprised of members from well known bands from the New England area since 1992, Buddhashake has done numerous radio interviews and shows in the New England area and had #1 hit's on NYC college radio from the popular underground Desert Faces album for 8 weeks. The CD Desert Faces was recorded in two days at Highland Studio's in Albany, NY and recorded LIVE to 2 track dat with no overdubs or sequencers used.

Group Members Shawn .... Lead Vocals and guitar, Ebow, John .......Keyboards, Vocals, Bong(Lead vocals for Mary Jane & Free) Mike .......Fretted and frettless bass Dave .....Electronic percussion and drums Heath ......Drums and percussion Marc .......Guitar and midi guitar Andrew......Drums and percussion

Instruments The ones we can afford....what kind of spray paint is that on your guitar Marc? The Ebow. A couple synths that work o.k., Some drums and things to beat on. A frettless base...hey do I get a discount becuase it has no fretts? The "One note-a-phone" A.K.A. US Water Pipe, on the begining of MaryJane

Albums Desert Faces, A Taxi to Moe Road, Petroglyph

Press Reviews At the heart of Buddhashake is the infectious groove of their two drummer/funky bass rhythm section. Ornamented by creative guitars and lush synthesizer textures, and crowned with two distinctive and original vocalists, Buddhashake's CD, Desert Faces is a taste of their mastery.

Additional Info Absolutly NO OVERDUBS.. All songs on Desert Faces CD recorded live to 2 Track DAT

Location Queensbury, NY - USA

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