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Chinese Fingertrap
Funk / Jam Band / Jazz

"Chinese Fingertrap....Bring the kids!"

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
United States

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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Member Since5/20/2005
Band Websitefatfest.org
Band Members

Alyssa Voelker: Vocals
Nathan Kamsler: Saxophone
Eric Frank: Keyboards/Vocals/Percussion
B-Bone: Bass Guitar
Cody Schleichert: Drums

Influences

Medeski Martin Wood, Soulive, Galactic, Victor Wooten, the Flecktones, Stan Getz, Phish, Les Claypool, Skerik, Jeff Coffin, Herbie Hancock, the Meters, James Brown, Fat Maw Rooney, Weather Report, Northwoods Band, the Bad Plus, Willy Porter, to name a few.

Sounds Like

"Chinese Fingertrap moved fluidly from Latin rhythms into a techno percussion funk jam session to post-modern electronic pop like a dream amalgamation of Frank Zappa, the Doors, spy music and P-Funk rolled into one."
-Pulse of the Twin Cities [http://pulsetc.com/article.php?sid=2518]

"Chinese Fingertrap's music has such an influence on the way the audience moves that they are simply puppeteers and the audience their puppets."
-Nathan Coussens (KRUI Disk Jockey in Iowa City, IA)







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   About Chinese Fingertrap



Hidden somewhere in the ambiguity of instrumental funk and conventional pop/rock lies Chinese Fingertrap. When the lines blur, they define; when distinct, they manage to cloud previous perception. The ability of this quintet to awe lies with their versatility, both stylistically and as individuals . By keeping themselves guessing they manage to stray from the conventional.

Chinese Fingertrap spawned in October of 2005 from Gypsy Kitchen, a Milwaukee-based funk-trio, to which Eric Frank was the drummer. After a few years of gigging the band disintegrated, leaving Frank without a band. Initially intended only as a side-project, he called upon a medley of friends to fill his musical void and placed himself ..boards for the first time in his musical career. After only a short time, however, the band would realize that they were on to something more. Though already a reputable drummer in the area, Frank was now interested in new challenges.

In 2006 Chinese Fingertrap toured heavily throughout the midwest, playing more than fifty shows in their first year as a group. By 2007 the band was gaining true credibility, sharing the bill with the likes of Medeski, Martin and Wood, Galactic and Les Claypool at worthy venues and festivals such as 10,000 Lakes Music and Camping Festival, Wakarusa and The Grateful Garcia Gathering to name a few. Their rapid growth was largely due to the addition of Cody Schleichert and Alyssa Voelker on drums and vocals, respectively. While Schleichert solidified the music, Voelker began turning heads.

Voelker was gifted with an amazing voice that combines the power of Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt with the beauty and elasticity of Norah Jones. Her soulful voice and inventive style ensconce the audience and remind us all why music is so beloved.

The band's pace increases in 2008 with the release of thieir debut album, continental tours and the hosting of their first major festival, Operation Adaptation. Operation Adaptation is a celebration of music, nature, and the harmony of all sentient beings. Held over three days in the beauty of the Wisconsin countryside, the event hopes to promote and explore eco-friendly lifestyle alternatives.

Though still in the early days of their musical career, the future looks bright for these eager musicians. The mystery of the future holds no fear for them. Their reward lies in their dedication. Their bonds only thicken with time, allowing the music to mature and hence, titillate their audiences' fancy. The ethereal grooves that spawn from these youngsters placate the soul and excite the senses. Unique instrumentation compound with amazing musical enthusiasm to create a fresh, organic sound that appeals to all audiences. Chinese Fingertrap are, with each step forward, proving their place in today's music.




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Jul 23 2008 9:36 AM

Ahoy!! Fat Fest is coming right up! (Get you tickets cheap at www. fatfest. org)

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Jul 22 2008 10:13 AM

Ahoy!!! Fat Fest is coming right up! Get your tickets now at www. fatfest. org

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Jul 20 2008 5:36 AM


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Jul 15 2008 7:02 PM

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Jul 15 2008 12:12 AM

Hey guys – Just swinging by to remind you about our Wisconsin shows this week…Hope to see you there!

And don’t forget, you can also catch us next week at 10,000 Lakes Festival, playing on Wednesday July 23rd at 7:30pm on the outdoor Barn Stage.
Get your tickets at 10klf. com and be sure to enter promo code FAMILY to save $10!

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Jul 7 2008 4:38 PM

Pleasepleasepleaseplease come to chicago.
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Live Entertainmant at Lincoln Park ,June 27th-29th
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Jun 10 2008 12:31 PM

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Come vibe with us...Music is the fire that binds us together...love light & lunacy...dreadx
Moldylocks





Jun 10 2008 12:04 AM

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
Moldylocks





Jun 10 2008 12:03 AM

Gonna miss u. But u will b around . . . .
MUCH LOVE!!!!
Sean Shiel





May 31 2008 3:35 PM

My heart is broken...
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May 28 2008 10:13 PM

Hey Alyssa! It was so wonderful to see you at Summer Camp. I hope you had a good time even though you were out working and all. Anyway again, I'm Josh, and I go to school in Urbana, IL and if there's anyway you guys can come back down and play a show that would be just awesome. I'm gonna try to see you guys this summer if I can as well. Keep up the good work - hope to see you guys around again.

ps - sorry to hear about your cancellations. i wish all of you the best.
take care
CaMpOuT rOOts Festival and Gathering





May 26 2008 7:03 PM

CAMPOUT ROOTS IS LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY… ARE YOU READY FOR SOME GREAT MUSIC?
BRING A SONG. BRING A FRIEND. THESE 3 NIGHTS WILL NEVER END! Hope to see you this June 5th 6th and 7th 2008!
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May 13 2008 5:27 PM

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May 9 2008 12:04 AM

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May 7 2008 7:44 PM


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May 7 2008 5:46 PM

Great sound - I love it.

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May 6 2008 12:58 PM

hey guys...good stuff @ bluffland last month. didnt get a chance to talk to ya'll but i was really diggin the grace potter cover. keep up the good work!

peace,
steve

ps. we are playin @ the up and under pub (E Brady st) on friday may 16th. its a battle of the bands with the winner going to summerfest.
hope you can make it!
Brian Bethke





May 5 2008 1:57 PM

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May 5 2008 11:48 AM

super pumped you guys are at campout!!! should be an awesome time!

Brett
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Apr 24 2008 8:56 AM

you guys should come to tomahawk, so i can see you again!!!
Peter Mulvey





Apr 22 2008 2:16 PM

Many thanks, and glad to hear you're enjoying the tunes. Travel safely.
Anna Rose





Apr 22 2008 12:27 PM

You guys were great Saturday! Epecially the cover of Gotta' Get Drunk. I love The Little Willies and have always wanted to hear that song performed live.
You rocked out!
Ifdakar





Apr 22 2008 11:33 AM

Great show Sat. Loved the Low Spark.
See you around Ifdakar
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Apr 21 2008 11:32 AM

you sluts were wonderful this weekend! can't wait for May 10th :)
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Apr 20 2008 1:51 PM

Thank you so much for jammin at the Culture Shock preshow, it was a lovely time. We look forward to seeing and hearing you all soon. Have a beautiful day!
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