Buddha's Belly
General Info
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Genre: Funk / Jam Band / Jazz
Location CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US
Profile Views: 20957
Last Login: 11/22/2010
Member Since 8/3/2004
Website http://www.thebelly.net
Record Label 409 Records
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Bio
.. ........................BUDDHA'S BELLY: The Governator...... Buy the latest album from Buddha's Belly. Only $7.99... ........................ ..Filthy grooves. Freakish songforms. Unabashed virtuosity. Combining influences and studies in jazz, rock, classical, and world musics, Buddha's Belly creates a unique form of entertainment: Crime Jazz. Rock fans headbang. Funk fanatics get down. And jazz enthusiasts are blown away by the mind-teasing, ear-pleasing experience of Buddha's Belly. Although they don't sound like a typical rock, jazz, or jam band, all of these scenes welcome the Belly due to their strong improvisation skills, astounding stage presence, and catchy melodies. The Belly's humble roots playing at frat parties and college dive bars ensure that they can entertain any type of crowd with unexpected covers and eplosive energy... ..Born in the dorm rooms of Northwestern University in the fall of 2000, the band has quickly transformed from a college band into a top regional act..and is fast breaking into the national scene. 2003 was a breakout year for Buddha's Belly as they played over 70 shows, expanding their Midwest fan base and touring to the East and West coasts. Buddha's Belly has shared the stage with a wide array of bands, including ..Umphrey's McGee.., the ..Virginia Coalition.., ..Burning Spear.., ..The Average White Band.., and ..Rachael Yamagata... They've also headlined shows at Chicago's House of Blues, New York's Lion's Den and festivals across the Midwest. .. ..The talented quartet features New Jersey's own Evan Cobb with sensitive melodies and ferocious solos on tenor saxophone. From Washington State, Dan Golden adds tight rhythms and infectious riffs on the guitar and provides pointed vocals. On bass guitar stage left is Chicago native Pete Wojtowicz..the man who only dances from below the belt..thumping and bumping a dynamic display of bass lines. Atlanta..s Jason Hanggi rounds things out on the drum set with driving beats and maddening grooves... ..Buddha's Belly recorded their debut album ..Waking Up Ugly.. in December of 2001, and quickly made a splash in the Chicago music scene through independent sales. Ever since, they've continued refining a distinct sound. Their latest effort, The Governator, showcases their progress as musicians and songwriters. The new EP encapsulates a blend of funk, rock and improvisation..a.k.a. Crime Jazz..into an experience any listener won't soon forget. Adding to the mix are two tracks featuring Johnny Showtime, Liquid Soul's Grammy-nominated trombonist. .. ..Rarely can an audience member place Buddha..s Belly in a particular genre. However, smiling faces and groovin' feet on dance floors across the country show that Crime Jazz entertains from head to toe. .. -
Members
Dan Golden - Guitar & Vocals Evan Cobb - Sax & Vocals Pete Wojtowicz - Bass Jason Hanggi - Drums -
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Music
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3 Songs | Sep 21, 2008
Comments
- Carl Eichman3 months ago
My new music video ' Broken In Silence' now playing on YouTube in HD. http://youtu.be/Su5fG0utFWQ
- Urban Monroes4 months ago
We are just stopping by to tell you that we would love to connect with you at YouTube if you have an account there. The following link will connect you to our site. http://www.youtube.com/urbanmonroes
Thank you and hope you are doing great!
~the Urban Monroes - YUNG SNAP HOE! [NEW SON…8 months ago
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- YUNG SNAP HOE! [NEW SON…11 months ago
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..Good day! Hows life and music??? It's been a while since I've been on MySpace! Hope all is well! Many new changes and additions have been made to the Mutant Bass website. Please stop by and visit! www.mutantbass.com..
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......All bass guitar lessons on this website are geared toward teaching you.. ....how to free up your musicality and discover your true musical voice on the bass guitar!........ - Family Groove Company1 year ago
FGC’s only hometown appearance of the fall is coming up this week! Catch the band in Chicago, this Wednesday November 24th (the night before Thanksgiving) at the newly renovated Mayne Stage Theatre on the north side of the city. This is an ALL AGES show, with Thinner Teed opening. Hope you can make it!

- Wagner&Welles (Grunge a…1 year ago
thanx for the add ;)
- Artur Bayramgalin1 year ago
Hi,
Top NuJazz & Acid Jazz album on CDBaby: ELECTRIC BREEZZ 2010!!!
- Artur Bayramgalin1 year ago
Hi,
Thank you very much for accepting the request, you are great!CHEERS!
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Filthy grooves. Freakish songforms. Unabashed virtuosity. Combining influences and studies in jazz, rock, classical, and world musics, Buddha's Belly creates a unique form of entertainment: Crime Jazz. Rock fans headbang. Funk fanatics get down. And jazz enthusiasts are blown away by the mind-teasing, ear-pleasing experience of Buddha's Belly. Although they don't sound like a typical rock, jazz, or jam band, all of these scenes welcome the Belly due to their strong improvisation skills, astounding stage presence, and catchy melodies. The Belly's humble roots playing at frat parties and college dive bars ensure that they can entertain any type of crowd with unexpected covers and eplosive energy.
Born in the dorm rooms of Northwestern University in the fall of 2000, the band has quickly transformed from a college band into a top regional act..and is fast breaking into the national scene. 2003 was a breakout year for Buddha's Belly as they played over 70 shows, expanding their Midwest fan base and touring to the East and West coasts. Buddha's Belly has shared the stage with a wide array of bands, including Umphrey's McGee, the Virginia Coalition, Burning Spear, The Average White Band, and Rachael Yamagata. They've also headlined shows at Chicago's House of Blues, New York's Lion's Den and festivals across the Midwest.
The talented quartet features New Jersey's own Evan Cobb with sensitive melodies and ferocious solos on tenor saxophone. From Washington State, Dan Golden adds tight rhythms and infectious riffs on the guitar and provides pointed vocals. On bass guitar stage left is Chicago native Pete Wojtowicz..the man who only dances from below the belt..thumping and bumping a dynamic display of bass lines. Atlanta..s Jason Hanggi rounds things out on the drum set with driving beats and maddening grooves.
Buddha's Belly recorded their debut album ..Waking Up Ugly.. in December of 2001, and quickly made a splash in the Chicago music scene through independent sales. Ever since, they've continued refining a distinct sound. Their latest effort, The Governator, showcases their progress as musicians and songwriters. The new EP encapsulates a blend of funk, rock and improvisation..a.k.a. Crime Jazz..into an experience any listener won't soon forget. Adding to the mix are two tracks featuring Johnny Showtime, Liquid Soul's Grammy-nominated trombonist.
Rarely can an audience member place Buddha..s Belly in a particular genre. However, smiling faces and groovin' feet on dance floors across the country show that Crime Jazz entertains from head to toe.

















