Blurring the line between stage and dance floor, The Buddhahood abides with the vibes and after losing their beloved band leader, Tony Cavagnaro, to a car crash in 2007, they continue on with the sound he created while mixing their own new, fresh Buddha batter onto the scene, whipping crowds of enthusiastic fans into a frenzy and transcending audiences with their explosive and soulful shows. This is an incarnation whose musical energy comes from power and spirit, and with songs about perspective, picking oneself up and having crazy amounts of fun. 

Making up this highly creative and entertaining ensemble are eight members, with a wide spectrum of character and musical background. Know for their multi-instrumental, powerhouse sets, The Buddhahood represents with a variety of vocal styles, percussion, guitar, horns, bass and keys in shades of Roots, Rock, Reggae, Funk and Afrobeat in a flavor they call "Worldternative" as each song forces you to stay on the dance floor. 

The new Buddhahood release, "The Space" is a project of nine killer tunes, all composed by it members, as much a dedication to the University Avenue rehearsal space (a second home), and "B" post for friends, talented collaborators  and guest performers from the upstate area as well as across the country. 

Each song on the album tastefully connects like a freight train rolling. Five songs written by peace and groove master, Nate Coffey, feature soulful singing and funky guitar riffs, along with "Marta", a song written by and dedicated to his father Bill Coffey. Poet and sage, Rick Whitney, word-smithed his artistry on his original "Orchid Girl" as well as two Aftrobeat-influenced songs ("Scared Dance" and "Froba"), on which he collaborated with composer and horn orchestrator, Gabriel Costanzo. Costanzo also wrote the fiery Afto-Brazillian-inspired piece "Temptress Eyes", and instrumental with a punch-you-in-the-face horn line that gives way to a ripping guitar solo. 

Of course, The Buddhahood has always been known for its drumming. Led by Peet Mugnolo on drum kit, featuring Captain David Weinberg and Paul Mastriani on congas, timbales, jembe and too many other percussion toys and instruments to name. The drums and percussion drive this album forward from beginning to end. Goddess among Saxophone, Courtney Balles, along with two surprise special guests horn players blast melodies that layer and entice you to learn and sing them for days, while the keys and sound engineering of Jim Schwarz brings the Buddhahood Sound to perfect light. 

Go get the CD and see the show, because a wise man once said, "Listen and you'll hear everything." 

The Buddhahood is currently supporting their latest nine-song CD release, "The Space." Other recordings span almost two decades and are available directly from the band or on cdbaby.com
https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheBuddhahood

peace ~ The Buddhahood

discography:
The Buddhahood "The SPACE" (2017)
BUDDHAHOOD "Root" (2013)
Toasty: Live at Park Ave Fest (2-disc CD 2007)
Muddy Roots (2006)
Live at the German House (2005)
Live at Park Ave (2004)
Live at Park Ave (2002)
Perpetual Verge (select rel. 1999)
Welcome (1999)
Rub the Buddha (1997)

BH:
Lou Spezio - Keyboards, Vocals
Luke Perry - Trombone
Gabe Costanzo - Trumpet
Courtney Balles - Alto sax, Flute, Vocals
Rick Whitney - Bass,  Pointy Shaker Thing, Vocals
Nate Coffey- Guitar, Vocals
Pete Mugnolo- Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Kris Kimmel- Percussion

alt.members:
Jim Schwarz - Keyboards, Tuba
Chris DiStasio - Guitar
Matthew Sieber-Ford - Tenor Sax
Michael Edwards - Tenor, Barry Sax
John Payton  - percussion
Paul Mastriani- percussion
Capt. David Weinberg - Stick/Hand Percussion, Frottoir

If you don't know by now you'll never know.

New album LOVE IN TIME available on vinyl and streaming everywhere

RootsCollider implements a studio producer's approach to writing original music by layering melodies, rhythms, and samples in the same fashion that a DJ does while composing. This methodology is a self-aware effort to super-collide multiple genres of dance music into a single unstoppable aesthetic force.

RootsCollider has shared the stage with these national touring acts:

Dub Trio, Conspirator (3x), DrFameus, Brothers Past, BioDiesel, Muscle Tough, The Werks, LouLou Ghelichkhani (of Thievery Corporation), RubbleBucket, Aqueous, Broccoli Samurai, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Sophistafunk

RootsCollider has shared the stage with these national touring DJ’s:

Kill the Noise, DJ Logic, Girl Talk, Diesel Boy, 12th Planet

RootsCollider has performed at these national festivals:

- Camp Bisco 11 (2012)
- Disc Jam Music Festival (2012)
- Disc Jam Music Festival (2019)
- Night Light's Music Festival (2019)

RootsCollider has been featured in these national magazines:

- “Bands on the Rise” - Relix (2011)
- “Unsigned Bands” - High Times (2012)

Est. 1997. Curated content via Blog, Radio station, Playlists, Twitch and YouTube. #jazzhop #jazzyhiphop #jazzrap #chillhop #boombap #soulfulhiphop #lofibeats

The Greener Grass Band is a prime example of the magic that can come from musical spontaneity. With 60 years combined stage, studio and instrumental experience; each member brings their own delicious ingredients to the table. 

With an eclectic mix of choice covers and originals (penned by Justin Gurnsey), The Greener Grass Band displays an impressive command of musical styles. From Rock to Reggae, Folk to Funk, and even some Blues you can use, the band can always please the most demanding ears. 

"The Greener Grass Band rocks steady and rolls easy. It effortlessly blends elements of reggae, country, and blues, and swirls it into a heady blend of bonafied barroom rock 'n' roll. The music takes on a laid back casual tack despite its serious groove. It's a flipped routine as if the music is playing the band in spots. Formed in 2010 by songwriter Justin Gurnsey, The Greener Grass Band is now a staple on the region's jam rock scene." - Frank DeBlase

(read full article: http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/greener-grass-band/Content?oid=2478227 )

Members:
Evert Brungard - Guitar
Colin Corner - Bass
Cam Griffith - Drums
Justin Gurnsey - Guitar & Vocals
Aaron Shewan - French Horn & Vocals

Citizens Rendering is a collaborative project for all musicians from all genres. All original tunes designed to make you dance, move and shake...

I write, record and sample my instruments for any one out there interested in writing together. 
 
If interested in collaborating, send an email to:

jonathanaclement@gmail.com

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