Artist description First Rate trip rock with a jazzy,jamming edge. Hot vocals and even hotter musicianship provide the beast itsbelly, so chow down and get your helping.

Music Style Educated Rock

Musical Influences Zeppelin, Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, John Coltrane, Miles Davis

Similar Artists Dave Mathews, Steely Dan, Sting, Chili Peppers, Blues Traveler

Artist History The band was formed in 1994. Won local contests, playedMemphis Blues Festival 1996. Released first album, "The MusicFormerly Known as Rock" in 1997. Received high aclaimfrom Local Media. Members of the band have opened upand played for Wyclef Jean, Dave Mathews, Bo Didley, Robin Andre, God Street Wine, Buddy Miles, MarshallTucker, Goverment Mule, Georgia Satelites, DixieDregs, 38 Special, Sammy Hagar, Molly Hatchet. Released2dn album "Broke" in 1999. Which is already receivinggreat critical aclaim.

Group Members Mark Matuza, GuitarsPat Campion, VocalsMark Calderon, BassScott Foley, DrumsChris Laybourne, Sax

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Keys, Sax

Albums "The Music Formerly Known as Rock", "Broke"

Press Reviews If there were an award for a band showing the most development from one album to the next Brother Stump would win it. Stump’s 1997 record, The Music Formerly Known as Rock, was a heavy pastiche of jam teasings, jazzed rhythms and husky vocals. Their latest outing builds on that foundation with better songwriting and more impressive playing, making their sound even more accessible to discerning ears. Frontman Pat Campion now shines in the roll of funky preacher man on tunes like “Ask Me” and “This thing of ours,” while Mark Calderon’s quad stringing and Scott Foley’s impressive drumming fuel Stump’s textured underbelly. The talented horn section and special guest like Key-master and Violinist Jason Crosby and Sunburst Jalopy’s axe-wrangler Bobby Sexton create big sections and rhythms for Mark Matuza’s guitar to snake around. The album is undeniably infectious from start to finish, pushing Stump back to the top of the Island’s musical food chain.

Location Point Lookout, New York - USA

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