Pirate pop and shanty punk, adventure music for the wanderers out there.

Phainopepla’s music can most easily be described by the bird of the same name. Although the phainopepla is known to travel throughout the summer from the Sonoran Desert of the Southwest to California, its specific migrations are relatively unknown and inconsistent. Like the phainopepla, Jake Morris began his life in Tucson, AZ, playing small local rock clubs and jazz gigs, eventually migrating to California in adulthood. Now based in Oakland, the multi-instrumentalist/producer experiments with the marriage of electronic beats and pop sensibilities, resulting in a blend of sounds that transcends specific genre. He creates music that represents the ebbs and flows of emotion that we experience throughout our lives: from hard-hitting indie rock to solitary acoustic strums; from house and techno inspired four-on-the-floor beats to soft falsetto sung over traditional jazz chords and structures. While he may find himself lost within the world that he built in Phainopepla, he is unrestricted by any musical expectation.

Multi-Instrumentalist
Arranger/Producer

Booking/Label
www.emergentcoastrecords.com

Sophomore EP out April 21st

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Upcoming show: 

Tiny Telephone SF April 21st

Music:
Blending elements of psychedelic, progressive, and electronic rock with jazz sensibilities, infectious dance beats and group improvisation, The Bennu delivers dynamic live shows that are unique with each performance. The musical tapestry is woven together with strong female lead vocals and inspired songwriting. With brilliantly accessible musicianship, The Bennu takes its audience on a journey of mystical sonic and melodic exploration.

Members:
Adam Ackerman-Drums
Brad Nichols-Keyboards, Vocals
Derek Norman-Bass
Nick Szumowski-Guitar
Vasanta Weiss-Vocals

"The Bennu",  which is the Egyptian correspondence to the iconic phoenix, serves as the core concept of the band. As the description states, "This mythical creature experiences death by fire, followed by a spontaneous rebirth from the ashes".  Through a live music setting, the band works to create an atmosphere of freedom and musical awakening that expresses a joy for living and the endless transformation of heart, mind, and spirit.

Influences:
As well as being classically trained, the Band attributes their inspiration from bands and artists such as: John Scofield, The String Cheese Incident, Beats Antique, Bela Fleck, Miles Davis, Phish, Led Zeppelin, STS9, The Grateful Dead, and many others.

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