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Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats
Funk / Rock

"Live in TOLEDO May 31 @ Club Bijou Tix below"

MALIBU, California
United States

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Member Since2/9/2008
Band Websitebombasticmeatbats.com
Band Members Chad Smith

Jeff Kollman

Ed Roth

Kevin Chown
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Sounds LikeThis was from our actual "debut" performance at NAMM January/2008..... before we officially became the Meatbats!!!

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1-NIGHT ONLY "MID-WEST SPECIAL USA"

ALL AGES Concert...

1-NIGHT ONLY Special Appearance in the MidWest!

May, 31 2008 - 8:00PM
Club Bijou
135 South Byrne,
Toledo, Ohio

Cost: 15.00

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NOTE:
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Pin this one on rock legend and former Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes. 5 years after first working together on Hughes 2003 release, 'Songs In the Key of Rock', long-time Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, guitar star Jeff Kollman, multi-faceted keyboardist Ed Roth, along with Motor City bass ace Kevin Chown, are now striking out on their own, together as one, in what is easily one of the most accomplished and exciting instrumental outfits to emerge some time: Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats. Four master musicians joining forces, each bringing to the table a unique background and a plethora of influences, creating a new sonic experience that fuses everything from classic rock, old school funk and 70's R&B, to vintage fusion and even oriental flavors.

The group's forthcoming debut album sounds as uncalculated and spontaneous as are the MEATBATS' accidental beginnings: "Whenever I would jam with Ed and Chad at Glenn Hughes rehearsals, we would mess around and warm up with some Jeff Beck kind of stuff", recalls Kollman. "One day Chad said, "hey, we should do something like this!" Next thing you know we're in the studio making a record! I called my buddy (Kevin) Chown on the day of the recording session. Kevin came in and saved the day - we got five tunes down that first day! And the rest is history!"

With more than half of the albums' 11 tunes written in the span of only two days at Chad Smith's pool house in Malibu, and then tracked live in a mere two days, songs such as 'Need Strange', 'Battle For Ventura Blvd', the hauntingly beautiful 'Night Sweats', 'Big Feet', 'Lola', and 'Roller Girl' exude the kind live of wire feel and excitement no longer found in the new world of digitally induced perfection. It is instrumental music with a soul. "This was the least amount of time each of us has spent agonizing over a record, and the beauty is that it doesn't sound that way! It’s feels natural. It's funky, melodic, and compositional. The melody is king", notes Kollman. " It's very much live in the studio - we never played to a click! It's totally old school that way" Adds Roth: "Nothing feels as good as a record cut with four guys playing together, listening, and playing off each other. Even without a vocal, you can sing almost everything everyone played on this record. That is real soul."

With the MEATBATS' inaugural live performance, a smoking set at this year's NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, already in the books, as well as their first sold out public performance in Los Angeles, the fearsome foursome are looking forward to taking things nationwide and beyond. "This band has a thing!", insists Kollman. "Chown and Chad - you can tell they both did their time in Detroit. They come from the same place musically and geographically. Chown's a mix of Detroit Rock and Motown, and Chad brings that sick rock/funk groove that's helped sustain the Chili Peppers for all these years. And Ed's got the gritty funk and 70's R&B thing going on - his clavinet playing is genius, and he's so great with space. He doesn't overplay like so many pianists with chops. As for myself - I protect and defend the rock guitar! " Look for THE BOMBASTIC MEATBATS' debut CD in early spring and stay tuned for upcoming tour dates.

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Allan Price





Jul 6 2008 8:56 AM

Hi there, any support please would be cool. If any of these trax sell enough they could chart in the UK. Pre-ordered now for download on 25th August. Thanks.
Peace love and happiness.
.... ....
TONY





Jul 3 2008 2:04 PM

But who will care for the Flowers?
T.
Aaron Liao the Flying Bass Playing Frisbee Ninja





Jun 30 2008 2:26 AM

word.
lindsey





Jun 29 2008 3:12 PM

taking a break? are you guys gonna release an album?

i hope so..
Wildman Steve


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Jun 29 2008 2:16 PM

thanx for the add my brother!!!!
you guy's rock
SIMON KORETZ





Jun 29 2008 1:19 PM

Hey guys
Greetings from New Zealand and cheers for the add, great sounds!!
I'm performing with your friend Glenn Hughes on July 19th here in NZ, something i'm looking very forward to!
All the best,
Si :)
AOI





Jun 24 2008 6:05 AM

Hi!Thanks for the ADD!:D I'm very glad to be your FRIEND.

I regret that I couldn't join in your Japan tour! If you come to Japan again,I should definitely be able to join in! We Japanese fans really look forward to next concert.
Rooting for you from far-off Japan.
Pirate50





Jun 23 2008 1:32 PM

Ya'know...if you guys got real good, you could get booked at the Talkhouse.
Funk 211





Jun 21 2008 3:58 PM

Thanx fellaz!!! Feelin the tunes maaaaannn!!! Holla!!! Illwill/Funk 211...Peace!!!
TONY





Jun 21 2008 12:19 PM

Love & Support Chadly.
T.
Joseph





Jun 19 2008 11:12 PM

Yeah!! thanks for the add!!
They are a great band, your music and sound is amazing..
I hope come someday to Mexico.
Greetings
Marcus





Jun 19 2008 9:14 PM

Love your musics, sounds kinda like what one of my bands is doing.
Keep up the excellant jams from one Detroiter to another, PEACE
Alan "Brother Al" MacDonald





Jun 17 2008 11:11 AM

"Poolside" foo. Thanks for the visit, cool as always! Leavin' town for a few shows then we need to repeat and "Eat"...I leave for tour on the 30th so let's plan somethin'..
Peace,
"AL"
Ego Malfunction





Jun 16 2008 9:58 PM

Chad(fellas), respect.
Mario Rossi





Jun 16 2008 12:18 PM

Thanks for the add! Best drummer around!
Melanie





Jun 15 2008 8:26 AM

To the Dads in the band, HAPPY FATHER's DAY!!!
NICK.d.BLACK





Jun 14 2008 1:34 AM

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Hey Chad, killer drummer, killer chops, killer band.
NICK BLACK
banana fighters





Jun 13 2008 12:42 PM

hey thank you for the add. you are one of our influences like you can see in our space.
† Axeslinger †





Jun 10 2008 4:02 PM

Great tunes...Hope to see you guys gig soon...Axe
DHARMA





Jun 10 2008 2:51 PM

Hi, thanks for the add! See you soon in Italy!!!
willy





Jun 9 2008 2:15 PM

Thanks for the ADD and the Music!!!
Warm greetings from Belgium!
Willy and Christine
HIRO-SHIT





Jun 7 2008 8:53 PM

KONNICHIWA:)
Thanks for the add me!
Please come to Fukuoka to play again by all means!
ARIGATOOO!!!
Edina


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Jun 7 2008 5:43 AM

Hi Guys,
Thx 4 the add!:)Any chance of playing in Hungary?
Cheers
Edina
Tasha





Jun 7 2008 12:39 AM

Fun with Meatbats!
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KATHY





Jun 6 2008 9:59 PM

HEY CHAD I NEED A RECENT PICTURE OF YOU AND I!!! THE LAST ONE WAS OF US PLAYING SOFTBALL!!! MANY MANY MOONS AGO!!! OH YEAH, I RAN INTO MARIO CONSIGGLIO NOT LONG AGO, ASWELL AS SHAWN BLAIR.
A VERY NICE BLAST FROM THE PAST!
Tokuko





Jun 6 2008 8:17 AM

Hi! Chad,Kevin,Jeff,Ed :) How are you?
I want to meet early ;) I look forward to of next Meatbats Japan Tour!!!!!!!!!
Deb





Jun 5 2008 5:25 PM

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Melanie





Jun 5 2008 3:15 PM

Chad, your new kit designed by Hank looks so bad ass! Can't wait to see it in person next year!
SAM MARTIN





Jun 5 2008 3:03 PM

Incredible! Come to England, we need you here!
TONY





Jun 5 2008 2:08 PM

oops,,,I spilled my beer,,,,Into my mouth.
Have a Killer weekend.
T.
Deb





Jun 4 2008 5:23 PM

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Deb





Jun 4 2008 5:20 PM

Hey Chad, you guys were awesome in Toledo.
lindsey





Jun 4 2008 5:07 PM

Chad, after both times I met you, I never had a chance to say thank you. Seeing you live is a great joy for me and I really appreciate what you do.
So, thanks for everything :)
Cadillac Kidz





Jun 4 2008 4:23 PM

tanx fer da ADD on.
THIN LIZZY LIVE





Jun 4 2008 2:54 AM

Thanks for being a friend.
Keep it Lizzy!
Kpafuca Brothers





Jun 4 2008 2:06 AM

Thanx for the Add! You guys rock!
Kristen Vigard





Jun 3 2008 7:05 PM

Meatbats Rock.