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And We All Swing The Tuna
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And We All Swing The Tuna
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Released: Oct 19, 2010
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    And We All Swing The Tuna

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    Shag

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    Greasy Louise

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    Tops Off

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    Bread Balls

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General Info

  • Genre: Funk / Jazz / Rock

    Location Los Angeles, California, Un

    Profile Views: 390484

    Last Login: 1/30/2012

    Member Since 2/9/2008

    Website www.warriorrecords.com/bombasticmeatbats/

    Record Label Warrior Records/Universal Music Distribution

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    New CD “More Meat - Available Now! UPC: 802097064428.. Catalog: 02097-06442 Label: Warrior Get The CD Now (iTunes & Best Buy) - only $9.98 Remember the good old days, when jazz-fusion wasn't all about showing off your chops, and was more about creating sweeping moods, and the importance of songwriting? Well, the Bombastic Meatbats certainly remember those days. Having obviously studied the classic early-to-mid ‘70s recordings of such fusion greats as Return to Forever and Jeff Beck, the group (which includes such members as Grammy winning Red Hot Chili Peppers/Chickenfoot drummer Chad Smith, guitarist Jeff Kollman, keyboardist Ed Roth, and bassist Kevin Chown), is back with their sophomore full-length album. Aptly titled, “More Meat,” the album is jam packed follow-up to last year’s critically acclaimed “Meet the Meatbats,” and once more, is released by Warrior Records via Universal Music Group Distribution. ‘“More Meat’ is just that...it has much more music on the bone,” quips Smith. “We stretched out more, the playing is more tighter, and there's a more improved recorded sound, haha!” “There is a new depth to the songs and the band has it’s own vibe," adds Roth. “We have all played live together so much that the band has really found it’s sound. Since so much of this group is interplay and listening, it was important that this time around when recording we were set up so that we could really hear ourselves and each other well. This contributed to some very strong performances.” Smith originally crossed paths with Kollman and Roth via their mutual association with legendary singer/bassist Glenn Hughes (Smith is best friends with Hughes and he, Kollman and Roth act as his solo band). After it was discovered through jam sessions that the trio had developed an instant chemistry, Kollman suggested his pal Kevin Chown would be the perfect four-string fit. And then...voila! The Meatbats were born. As with their debut, “More Meat” is an incredibly consistent listen from front to back, shifting gears from smooth jazz, funk, and rock - a recipe for some truly tasty modern fusion. As Kollman recalls, “We basically moved in to a small Venice studio and recorded over a three day weekend. DONE! Writing-wise, it was par for the course. I planted the seed on a few of the tunes at home and presented them to the Meatbats. Ed would throw in that brilliant bridge or a melody that I couldn't find. The Bats then performed quick surgery and turned it into magic...but much of the record was written by all as we jammed in the infamous Malibu Tiki room at Chad's house in Malibu. The origin of the songs are all a bit different. It could start with a drum groove, or a bass line, or a genius Ed ‘the Wrench’ Roth progression.” With provoked smiles, the band points out some specific standout tunes from the album's twelve-song track list: Roth: “‘Greasy Louise’ - it's so funky, you need to look in your shoe. ‘Shilo's Forbidden City Blues’ - who doesn't love a trip to the forbidden city, as long as it’s sanitary. ‘Shag’ - the title says it all, go make some babies. ‘Dr. Blotter & Miss Purple (Ride In The Echoplex) - take a trip, without the chemistry.” Kollman: “There's a great vibe on ‘Dr. Blotter.’ The track sounds a bit like Wes Montgomery jamming an instrumental with the Doors (low rent ‘Wes’ that is...). It was a vibe we hadn't touched on before...Ed has some genius soundscape moments with the old Echoplex. That one is probably a good trip with some smoke and the phones. ‘Shag,’ our first Smooth AC single, is another one that I’m stoked about. This was one I presented to the band that got lost in the pile. Chad found it on his computer and we reworked it with Ed contributing a nice bridge. Chad swung the feel, which was originally straight and Kevin added a nice haunting bass line in the A section (good job, Kevin ‘Bubbles’ Chown!). That one has really got a thing.” With a release date of October 19th, and “Shag” being added to Smooth AC radio on September 27th, the Meatbats will celebrate the week of release with a live on-air performance on the syndicated KLOS Mark & Brian Show in Los Angeles. And despite all four of its member’s schedules jam-packed with other projects for the foreseeable future, the Meatbats do have various tour dates forthcoming, including a pair of special shows not to be missed on November 19 (Friday) and November 20 (Saturday), where the lads will be doing their funky thing at New York City's famed venue, the Iridium Jazz Club. Only two albums into their career, the Meatbats are already leaving their mark on musicians around the world, as Kollman recently witnessed the proof. “There's already a Meatbat tribute band in Japan! They kindly mentioned to us that they were starting one...I haven’t had a chance to check them out yet, but I think there's a female ‘Wrench’ in there. They asked me for a name...in an instant moment of inspiration, it came to me - King Tamas & the Spam Javelin. ‘King Tamas,’ as Chad has been referred to, is a bit crude and offensive when translated in Japanese, so the band abbreviated it to become, ‘KT & the Spam Javelin’!” With an overabundance of funk, rock, and fusion at their disposal, the Bombastic Meatbats will soon be offering another healthy helping of ‘More Meat.’ Or, as Mr. Roth summed up the group in exactly five words. “Sexy. Funky. Heavy. Forbidden Fun.” We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

  • Members

    Chad "the Big Galute" Smith - Drums Jeff "Worker Bee" Kollman - Guitars Ed "the Wrench" Roth - Keyboards Kevin "Bubbles" Chown - Bass

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  • Neftali

    thanks for the add, god funk loco ¡ ...

    9 months ago
  • Katei Rucinski

    Are you saying that you really want me to be at the New York show? O_o Because I never saw a "pretty please"...

    9 months ago
  • Red Hot Fan Grl

    I ♥ you music, you guys are talented funky musicians. I think that Chad Smith is one of the best drummers ever. I think that Chad Smith is very talented, at being able to do different types of music... I remember from previous years that the Red Hot Chili Peppers usually took their time perfecting their music before they put out an awesome album. Any idea when the next Red Hot Chili Peppers album will come out, because the last one came out 5 years ago in 2006, and it has been quite a while since then.

    9 months ago
  • Star ☆ Girl

    THANK YOU. I will see if I can make it down. That will ROCK. :)

    9 months ago
  • Vision Avant

    Thanks for your friendship! All the best to you :)))

    9 months ago
  • Lordd Virgil

    Darn, we can't make your show, but we'll put the good word out to our frends in Detroit. Thanks for letting us know.

    9 months ago
  • smoke avenue

    hi bombastic meatbats , cool !! good news for the new album ;)

    10 months ago
  • Simon Starling

    Hey Chad, Thanks for your comment. Best wishes, Starling

    10 months ago
  • The Blindfish

    I like it, really good music !!!!

    10 months ago
  • ALIENSHAKE

    Thanks for the Info.

    Hope to see you sometime in Germany on Stage

    So long, ALIENSHAKE

    10 months ago
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