Artist description ONOFFON is totally diverse alternative jazz rock from Los Angeles

Music Style Alternative jazz rock blues

Musical Influences Harry Babasin, Edgar Winter, Aaron Copeland, Charlie Parker, Pink Floyd, Fairport Convention, Frank Zappa, Steely Dan

Similar Artists These are groups we've been compared to: Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Brand X, Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Red Hot Chile Peppers

Artist History We met in late '96 and three months later, we recorded "Surrender Now", released in 1997. We've spent the majority of '98 recording our second CD, "Your Mind", released early 1999. We are 100% independent - we produce EVERYTHING ourselves, out of our own pockets, making ALL creative decisions. Both CDs are available at CDBaby.com and Amazon.com as well as many other sites all over the internet.

Group Members The nucleus of ONOFFON is Don Lake - guitars, harmonica, vocals, Von Babasin - bass, keyboards, vocals, and Dave Goode - drums and percussion. We are joined on many tunes by excellent guest musicians, including featured saxman, Glen Garrett. è

Instruments guitar, harmonica, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion

Albums Surrender Now (1997), Your Mind (1999)

Press Reviews We have reviews from around the world on both CDs on our homepage at http://www.onoffon.com/, plus we are promoted from over 1,500 websites and counting that review, stream audio and/or video, distribute, or broadcast our music. Here's a sample: JamBands.com Review http://www.jambands.com/june00/monthly/cdreviews.html#cd14 "Your Mind" - ONOFFON NFN31922 review by Erica Lynn Gruenberg "Cluttered. Weird. A smorgasbord of splendiferous sounds. Absolute perfection. I absolutely love it when I am surprised by a piece of music when I hear it for the first time. I love it even more when it takes multiple listens to even figure out what instruments are being played. Does this sound like a familiar sentiment? If so, "Your Mind" may be just what is needed to pok e at, well, your mind. The very first track, fittingly entitled Your Mind starts off with a loud count-off, and then what I have come to figure out is probably someone running their hands or some sort of utility on the actual strings that are inside a pi ano. Stunning. Then, some screams here and there, and chanting of the words "your mind" over and over again. And then, a blast of vocals and instrumentation that honestly made my heart jump. This is a strong drug of a band. And ONOFFON are a talented bun ch. Shadowglass features a flute part that gives an incredible tribal feel to an already sensuous masterpiece. Perhaps a soprano saxophone is what brings chills up and down your spine. Look no further than Mardi Gras, an instrumental tune led by Glen Garrett on saxophone. The percussion on this particular track is absolutely top-notch. It truly is the essence of the festival, as it is a portrait in melodic symmetry with Latin influence. ONOFFON indicates that Ocean's Cry would be "...a stark contrast of surrealistic hues and delicate gradiations reminding one of a dream not yet realized." Outstanding vocals and an almost Santana-esque feel that gradually builds from pretty and melodic to somewhat raging proves this to be true to light. ONOFFON is an hone st, creative band that is not afraid to stand out from the norm. What a good idea... Perhaps Bebe's Song may be right up your alley. Yes, ONOFFON is not only creative, but they certainly like to make music from multiple genres and forms. A more jazzy tune, Bebe's Song is a love story of sorts that sounds like it could be performed on Broadway. Whereas Opus is a simple song featuring multiple guitar talents and even some occasional background rainstorm sounds that left this reviewer in tears. All in all, one cannot go wrong by checking out ONOFFON. In fact, I would stand to believe that letting this one slip through your fingers would be a mistake you'd learn to regret. Beautiful music does exist, and people are still making it..." (

Additional Info Our website also has a Quicktime music video excerpt

Location Studio City, CA - USA

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