Chris Koza - vocals/acoustic guitar Peter Sieve - electric guitar/vocals Linnea Mohn - bass/vocals/percussion/glock Justin Blair - bass/vocals Luke Anderson - drums/percussion Andy Blessing - drums/percussion Joey Kantor - keys Joanna James - violins/voice Denise Guelker - violins/percussion Jesse Schuester - bass/upright bass
for booking please contact Paul Gillis via e.mail:pvgillis(at)gmail.com
Influences
Influences like silken hanker-chiefs protruding from a suit-coat pocket, long arms, crouching tigers and hidden cell phones, mrs. pac-man and the dawn of no blue ghosts, newborn babies, water, ponds, puddles, valleys; digital or otherwise. Tomorrow, when everyone is everywhere all the time, technology will eventually produce a new set of senses to distinguish the shadows from the shade; the songbird from the song and the bird. Mosquitoes in summer, and the slap-happy safety of little pests and little problems that make missiles temporarily disappear. high school marching bands. Having a guitar and tuning the pegs every-which way and trying to play a familiar song.
Sounds Like
Nick Drake, Ryan Adams, Wilco, Josh Rouse, My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, Jeff Tweedy, Rocky Votolato, Sean Hayes, M. Ward, Bright Eyes, this gigantic wrecking ball and the billions of dust particles falling on the pavement and people below, others, etc
The Dark Delirious Morning continues to get rave reviews!
"An unpretentious little masterpiece; 9 out of 10" -- Americana-UK.com
"This is one record that demands to be heard. Stunning" -- Whisperinandhollerin.co.uk
"Highly recommended to fans of My Morning Jacket and Wilco" -- minnpost.com
"Reminiscent of the story-telling abilities of Tom Waits" -- Riftmagazine.com
"The man's got pop down" -- Minnesota Monthly
Minneapolis-based songwriter Chris Koza has released three proper albums and an EP. The first album, 'Exit Pesce,' came trickling out of a basement apartment in late autumn of 2004. 'Patterns,' his 2006 full-length sophomore effort, received more local acclaim. With the release of EP 'A Friend of a Friend' that same fall, Koza cemented himself as a prolific artist devoted to the craft of songwriting, and eager to expand.
Since spring 2007, Koza has toured extensively as a 4 or 5 piece band with a compelling live show that has introduced people coast-to-midwest-to-coast to this promising young artist. The latest album, 'The Dark, Delirious Morning,' was released on June 7th at classic Twin Cities concert venue First Avenue, and continues to receive strong radio airplay on MPR's influential 89.3 The Current, FM KCMP.
"Koza knocks the listener off balance by pairing his avant-garde lyrical inclinations with precise folk-pop melodies of a largely traditional bent delivered in a clear, pleasing tenor, recalling ’70s singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne and Paul Simon in the process." -- Rob Van Alstyne, Pulse of the Twin Cities; Minneapolis, MN
"Passionate lyrics sung with a determined sincerity are branded with his trademark melodies like a Wyoming steer in a weathered ranch. Backing up his vocals and acoustic guitar are a fine threesome who are more than competent musicians themselves. Threading the needle finely between indie folk and pop-rock, Koza is a musician that modern master musicians like Oberst would cite with reverence." -- www.smother.net/reviews/modernrock.php3?ID=1604
The Dark, Delirious
Morning (2008)
- $12
The new album from Chris and the band
Patterns (2006) - $12
Named Best Pop Recording, Minnesota Music Awards
Exit Pesce (2004) - OUT OF PRINT
Chris' debut record
Can only currently be purchased from
A Friend of a Friend (2006) - $10
Limited Edition EP
New! Tee Shirts - $16
These are American Apparel
tees, available in GREY or GREEN, and in LADY sizes as well as guys. The design is a Koza-created mashup
of the cover art from all three albums. Stylin'. Click here to view a larger image of the design.
Just wanted to say thanks for being a friend! Have a great day! Come by and see us play at Eclipse Records Thursday July 16th at 7pm. Othr acts are Lollipop Factory, Company Inc. and Ribbons. Stop by our page for more info and a sample of some music!
I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time yesterday. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a tune called Run Bobby Run:
This is it! THE show of the year. we are celebrating the release of our new cd "ANNO MMIX" with a FREE show. we have gathered our closest friends in CWN ANNWN, URN and RISINGFALL to celebrate with us.
PLUS - we will be selling metal vinyl, videos, dvd's and cd's from the ROOT OF ALL EVIL empire! so even if you don't like the bands, come to shop!
this will be the last show til the winter so DON'T MISS IT! It's FREE for fup sake!
Hey. Sorry i am just getting back to ya.. Ya, The Pier in Virginia Beach is great!.. It's just beautiful. I told you guys I would find you on here.. and I am glad I did.. because your music is great!.. If you see a sale in Virginia in the next few days thats me!.. Good luck with everything and keep up the great music! xo
Well, if you're not busy Saturday June 20th, stop by The Fine Line and check out our show for "Far From Falling" 's ablum release! 18+ and Starts at 8. And we'll be starting our midwest tour next month and We hope you can make it to the shows in the area! Check the page for tour dates, the venues are still being confirmed but just continue checking back! And we've undergone some member changes and have officially changed our name to "Machine 22". There's a new myspace being made, which will consist of the same tunes, but we will be re-recording those tunes very soon! Keep in touch! Peace. -Devin of Machine 22
hi. the news reached all of us about jeff, just today - musicians, promoters, bartenders, doormen. he opened our outdoor stage for the summer, officially, on mya 15 - first one on the stage for the season, at all. we missed you, but lovelovedloved that boy. our most profound condolences. FYI, we took care of him and loved the everlovingshit out of him, because he was/is that beautiful - we all heard it - i swear. koza, come back soon, please.
We have just released our new single: "Kiss Me" and 2 b-sides! 3 new songs up on our myspace page! We'll be glad if you and all the people who love rock and roll check us out!
That's right friends, neighbors, and music lovers, the CD Release for "Old Crow" will take place TOMORROW at the Red Mug in Superior. As part of this event, Chelsey Miller (who did the stellar artwork for the CD) will be having an art show that begins at 7:00pm. She has got some GREAT art, so come on down, have a drink, see some art, hear some music and support local, independent artists!!
What: Matt Ray's CD Release Party and Art Show When: Friday - May 22 Art Reception Starts: 7:00pm Music Starts: 8:00pm Where: The Red Mug - Superior, WI Cost: FREE, FREE, FREE!!!
Can't make it to the CD Release? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Click on the image below to purchase your copy of "Old Crow" today. Or, if in Duluth, stop by the Electric Fetus and pick up a copy.
