We are Bohemian Sunrise. We're from South Jersey, near Philadelphia. There's a core five or six guys and one Adina in the band, but often have a few special guests join us on stage. We've got a raw, rhythmic sound - the kind you get all sweaty and primal to. Bands often say their music is different - ours really is. Even from one song to the next. A little bit funky, somewhat jazzy, with structured songs that stealthily jam into one another, with some afro-cuban tribal beats thrown in. We strive to make our music original, like nothing that's on the radio. Our music is heavily influenced by world rhythms: especially Salsa, Calypso, Afro-Cuban, Bossa, Tribal Drumming, and we'll even throw in some Flamenco, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, and Funk every so often.
In our years as a band, we've done lots of cool shows (benefits, festivals, hotel-parties...), traveled to many great places (NY, NJ, NC, MD, PA, Tweeter Center, Electric Factory, TLA, World Cafe Live, Funk Box, Tribeca, Hookah Lounge...), played with really AMAZING artists: Rusted Root, The Other Ones, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, String Cheese Incident, Vince Welnick, The Recipe, Jazz Mandolin Project, Vinyl, Townhall, Cabin Dogs..., and met SO MANY wonderful and interesting people!
We have independently released three full-length albums. Most recently, 'It's in the Cards', which was officially released in 2007 at the World Cafe Live Downstairs in Philly, PA. Philly Edge says, "Using world beats punctuated with jamband optimism and jazzy instrumentation, South Jersey-based Bohemian Sunrise creates songs of both musical and lyrical depth..." In 2003, we released our 2nd album, 'intoxicating', which was recorded live to over 200 fans at Indre Studios. An Honest Tune even voted intoxicating a Top Ten CD, saying, "World Beats and sinewy rhythm and blues blend together to create a parking lot masterpiece." Our first album, 'Soulstice', was released in 2000. Check out our live stuff at archive.org and bohemiansunrise.com/av.
...what a long strange trip it's been and there's so much more to experience!
To Release isn't to forget, not to think about, or ignore. It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. It's not about pride and it's not obsessing or dwelling on the past. It's not about giving in or giving up. To let go is to cherish the memories, but to overcome and move on. Letting go is learning and experiencing and growing. To release is to be thankful for the experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow. It's about all that you have, all that you had, and all that you will soon gain. Letting go is releasing and having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving. It is realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy. To let go is to open a door, and to clear a path and set yourself free---
Bohemian Sunrise, remember that it's easy to let go when holding on hurts so bad--so free yourself from all these expectations and just be :-) Hope you find the unity in my new single posted ââ¬ÅReleaseââ¬Â feat. JRockA. So come peep the track! Stay creative and stay connected!!
I am truly blessed with the gift of your friendship. I'm very sorry that I haven't been in touch like I should have lately. With all that has been going on with Winston I have not gotten too many chances to be online. The weeks have really gone by fast. I praise God so much that Winston is improving and is almost back to 100%. Now we’re going through an uncertain future with JJ as he remains in ICU at the animal hospital. Hopefully everything will be fine and back to normal soon. Thank you for understanding and continuing to be my friend.
Thanks for coming out and supporting us last Friday night at the Cherrywood. It was cool of you guys and we really appreciate it. Give us a holler if you ever want to do any shows together! You guys rock!
Guess what?! We have FINALLY posted our full album! check it out! I REALLY think u'll like it! If you like it- let us know! You can purchase each song online for only 1$ a song at www.charetta.com
Hey Bohemian Sunrise, how’s the summer treating you? Any big plans? We’re hitting the road hard (as always) but also working on some new tunes. Hope to see you soon! Peace,
