Conscious, soulful, uplifting, even healing—that’s how many fans of Root Shock have described the band’s infectious sound and energy. With a reputation like that, it’s unsurprising that this group is indebted to reggae, a class of music forever married to love, humanity, social change, and an almost tangible sense of sunlight. But Root Shock didn’t form on a beach. Instead, they came up in snowy Syracuse, New York in 2012, and since then, they’ve developed a voice that transcends genre.

Spearheaded by the acrobatic, powerhouse vocals of Jessica Brown, the Root Shock sound is at once commanding and cathartic, but never at the expense of a velvety, carefully placed jazz or neo-soul lick. When he isn’t complementing Brown’s pipes with his own earthy vocal turns, Phil Grajko gets weird on the guitar, seamlessly moving from chop chords to girthy riffs and spellbinding solos colored by Latin, prog, and psychedelic rock textures—often in tandem with mad keyboard genius Brian Lauri. Rounding out the band, bassist Bill Eppel and drummer Tyre Outerbridge make for a formidable rhythm section fluent in patterns ranging from dancehall to ska to heavy dub style and funk. 

In 2016, Root Shock released a self-titled album, produced by their trusted engineer and part-time auxiliary percussionist, Jason “Jocko” Randall, and followed that up with the “Many Paths” EP in 2018. Both records are proof of the band’s democratic songwriting process, with thoughtful lyrics from Brown and Grajko that invoke hope in dark times, warn against injustice, and imagine a future in which all are free and equal and united by music.

Today, Root Shock is bringing their renowned live show to clubs, festivals, and concert halls across the Northeast and beyond, delighting audiences from all walks of life with a positive message and danceable tunes.

For booking inquiries please contact:
Allen Roper
Madison House, Inc.
Boulder CO
P.303.544.9900
Allen@madison-house.com
www.madison-houseinc.com

Utilizing my acoustic guitar, MK3, and other various instruments a lot of my music is made on the fly. Most tracks you hear are done in one take to capture the raw essence and feel. No genre’s, no style, just feel. I will also post random jams as well as board captures of bands I run sound for. Enjoy!

Welcome to 315archive! My name is Chris Fisher. Back in 2017 I started field recording a local band called The Black River (Mike Powell’s side project from his solo career). 
I started this page so I would have a streaming platform to play the shows and share them with my local live-music friends. It was originally called “Fish’s Picks”. I recently changed the name to 315archive. 
Long story short, I started asking other local bands in the 315 area code if I could record and post their shows. I now record and archive close to a dozen bands and their various side projects that include Mike Powell and The Echosound & his duo/solo projects, Count Blastula, The Rollin’ Rust, Grupo Pagan, Harmonic Dirt, Brian Thomas & The Strikes, The Old Main, Seth Becker, Nash Robb, Root Shock, Mark Nanni, Colin Aberdeen and various other bands and artists whenever they hit the 315. 
My love for local live music has turned into something really cool. Thanks for listening! Enjoy!!!!

Tripoli's drumming reflects a wide background of independent musical influences. At the root of his dynamic framework resides the deep passion to provide fresh rhythms and artistic perspective.

Skribe was born out of the ashes of a reckless, lost, yet brilliant youth from the dirty streets of Crochester N.Y.
In the late summer of 2003, during an "vacation" in the desert of Utah, the entity known as "Skribe DaGod" first took total control of this vessel. After a short transitional faze his name RAS TEHUTI TAFARI was realized. An entity of energy ancient in age, versed in the truths of Rastafari Teachings, The Kemmitic Mysteries, Street Pharmacists, GDF business, & so on... 

HIP-HOP IN IT'S PUREST FORM. 

SKRIBE was a full time member and remains a consistent contributor & collaborator of the GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD & is known for his persistent & commanding presence on stage and off, working with countless bands and artist. 

He also works as an Educator, Public Speaker, Consultant, Strategic Planner, and Songwriter.

I just want to thank everyone for taking the time to listen and comment on my original music.  much respect!  All these tracks are recorded @ The Lions Den Studio.  Many more grooves to come!

If you’ve ever glanced out your window on a slightly sullen day, the clouds completely grey like a forlorn ashtray. If you’ve ever glanced on such a day only to peer out onto a lone branch and see a singing blue jay, that’s the kind of soul Jacob Burnside and Kenneth Burnside have. Hailing originally from Corpus Christi, these human beings have talents that only a truly soulful existence can carry. They have spent the last seven years growing, maintaining flight in all types of weather that the life of a musician carries forms. They have built many a nest in many bands, all just as decorative with the dexterity of their skills. Wizardtwin is one musical group that has already taken flight, but it’s up to the world to peer out their sullen windows to appreciate their beauty.

Brian Lauri is following