Calvin Mark: Drums, vocals, keys, bass, guitars, brains and imagination,
KC: Keys, drums, bass, (gimme some horns! Uh!) arrangements and sanity,
Sticks: Beats, beats and mo' beats, a little guitar (Jimi I ain't!) plus a mean shrimp scampi!!!
Influences
The list is long and varied. Mostly, family, friends and life experiences.
Sounds Like
Some contemporary jazz sounds reminiscent of early 70's and mid 80's like Herbie Hancock, Roy Ayers, Pleasure and others. Some tracks sound like the music from 1980's sound track to movies like Beverly Hills Cops....
It could be said that the sound is like some fusion mixed with R&B mixed with rock. There is definitely old school in the mix. Some jazz and a dab of country - even some stuff that may pass for World music.
What you take from the music will be different from what others hear. So, if you have to put a label on it - it would have to be "Music" pure and simple.
Sounds like fun and a little bit of everything and everybody. . . give it a listen - you decide who or what it sounds like - cool? Cool.
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Calvin Mark Smith composes, arranges and plays in many different genres from R&B and Soul, to Jazz and Pop, to Fusion and Rock, to Country and even a dab of World. A native New Englander, he has always been involved in some aspect of music throughout his life. While primarily a drummer and percussionist, he has broadened his musical ability by striving to understand various instruments to enhance his musical expressions through songwriting and arranging. While not a formally trained musician, Calvin's grasp of music stems from a natural affinity and makes his sound almost organic in the feel of it. Pretentious? Yes, but just listen to his debut CD, "Feelings, Thoughts and Visions," which he composed, produced and arranged himself and experience it for yourself.
PERSONAL NOTE FROM CALVIN:
I'd like to thank my loving wife and beautiful children for their love, support and patience in my endeavors.
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2009 has been a great year for the group so far. Not only were they inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Aril, but the group is continuing to celebrate their 50th Anniversary as well.
The group is touring in support of their NEW CD 'You'll Never Know' in an effort to get that Grammy that they've yet to receive!
The summer will see the group doing a 'Southern Tour' with DENIECE WILLIAMS.
There are also plans for the shooting of a LIVE DVD, and tour dates that take the group INTERNATIONAL - to such places as Europe, Australia and even South Africa!
THANX again for the support and hope to see you at a show!
hey im in a giving mood these days! click the banner for 6 free downloads! they are remixes accumulated over the last year or so. hope you enjoy..peace
Hey whats going on..how are you lately?...Its getting hard to keep up with all my friends and fans here on myspace, so I have started an e mailing list. I will keep you updated on show/tour dates, new album releases, and FREE DOWNLOADS! Just sign up with ReverbNation through the banner below. Hope to hear from you. Peace
Since we have changed the name of the band our CD is now a collector’s item! If you’re interested, please show your support and Purchase the Sand Timer CD here.
Walking Boston is always a good time unless its minus 5 out. Next time ill have to blow ya up. And my pimp card is grandfathered in. Theres no way to revoke it.
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