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COMMOTION
Rock / Funk / Experimental

"Sophista-funk"

Portland, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  10/6/2008
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   COMMOTION: General Info
Member Since10/6/2007
Band MembersBen Darwish=keys/vocals, Chris Mosley=guitars, Sam Howard=bass/vocals, Russ Kleiner=drums/samples
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 24 2008 8:00P
The Crown Room - IEFT Benefit Portland 97206, Oregon
Nov 14 2008 8:00P
Jimmy Maks (plus John Nastos and E4!) Portland, Oregon
Dec 10 2008 9:00P
Someday Lounge Portland, Oregon

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   About COMMOTION
Incorporating elements of funk, reggae, hip hop, and the use of live samples, COMMOTION is a group that you do not want to miss! For booking and info please contact commotionpdx@gmail.com.

Willamette Week Pick 1/3/08
"If the Ben Darwish Trio’s subtle jazz is a clove-smoking American living in Paris in the ’50s, Ben Darwish’s Commotion (a collaboration between piano-playing Darwish, bassist Damian Erskine and Russ Kleiner on drums/electronic beats) is that same expatriate returning home to partake in the acid-induced fervor of ’60s San Francisco. The band’s articulate, complicated jazz arrangements linger as they play over sampled recordings, like Bill Evans tickling the ivories in a video-game arcade. If you can handle the madness, you’ll love it." Annie Bethancourt

COMMOTION 101

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   COMMOTION's Friend Space (Top 12)
COMMOTION has 322 friends.
 Ben Darwish 


 Sam Howard 


 Chris Mosley 


 Eleven Eyes 


 Excellent Gentlemen NEW SONGS!!! 


 Intervision 


 Jujuba 


 Trio Subtonic 


 Goodfoot 


 Dan Duval 


 Damian Erskine 


 Josh Dion Band 





COMMOTION's Friends Comments
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Solomons Music





Sep 28 2008 5:02 AM

Come cause some Commotion!!

Check out some great reggae Sunday!!






Thanks for supporting local live music!!
The Twilight Room





Sep 28 2008 4:09 AM

Hey you guys, that was FUN last night!!!! Thank you!
Darren Klein





Sep 27 2008 9:03 PM

Yep, that was a great show last night. My hearing's a little faded today, but that just means that it was super kickin.
Caught In Motion





Sep 24 2008 6:10 AM

Yo Ben, It was good meeting you and getting your take on the Portland scene, I'll try and make it out to one of your shows.

Banah
The Twilight Room





Sep 13 2008 8:37 PM

See you guys on the 26th!!!!
The Manimals





Sep 12 2008 8:35 PM

COMMOTION,
If y'all are looking for somewhere to be tonight, it's ON at The Twilight Room. Hope to see you!
love,
the manimals
JFJO (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey)





Sep 11 2008 12:29 AM

JFJO's last trip to the West Coast in 2008 includes a stop in Eugene on Saturday Sept.13th at the Good Foot! See you there! Photobucket Image Hosting
Excellent Gentlemen NEW SONGS!!!





Jul 25 2008 5:56 PM

Aw yeah, peoples.
Caught the last part of y'all's set at the Goodfoot last night and that shit sounded HAWT!
Word,
Excellent Gentlemen
JAMZELS





Jul 24 2008 3:24 AM

Yeah Boys Sounding good
Wana set up a eugene show
im now booking for the downtown lounge Yeah BEN
Tea Leaf Green





Jul 16 2008 6:48 PM

hey, thanks for the add! how did you first come to hear our music?
have you seen us live?


if you want more of our music, we have podcasts, videos, and 5 live soundboard recordings available for free download on the music page of our website.


in addition, we have posted an ecard with music and video from our new CD & DVD.


if you want updates on what we are up to, make sure you sign up for our e-mail newsletter on either our homepage or our myspace profile so we can stay in touch with you.


also, remember to check our calendar early and often for upcoming dates.


finally, please help spread the word...

Sam Howard





Jul 1 2008 5:04 AM

gettin' down in p-town.
tugboat
Perfect Zero





Jun 11 2008 8:47 PM

Come on down and get on down!

Photobucket
Excellent Gentlemen NEW SONGS!!!





May 21 2008 4:21 AM

Doin' it to ya this Saturday night!


Ben





Apr 21 2008 4:56 AM

wish I could see you guys this Tuesday.
How long are you guys planning on sticking around here in Portland?
Barry Hampton





Apr 19 2008 7:45 PM

Shoutin' out. I'll be tuning in later today, Y'all dig yourselves...
Big Organ Trio





Mar 18 2008 7:00 PM

Hi. Great stuff on your profile! Thanks for the add!

You can visit the B.O.T. myspace profile to hear free music samples. You can also download individual tracks, or all of the tracks, through these links below. At CD Baby, you can order the full hardcopy cd via mail. Thanks for your time!


Big Organ Trio tracks available at: GreatIndieMusic. com, iTunes, and CDBaby
Excellent Gentlemen NEW SONGS!!!





Mar 16 2008 10:45 PM

Caught you guys at the Peace Rally and you ripped it up, dudes!
Much Love and Respect,
Excellent Gentlemen
Uprite dub Orchestra





Mar 12 2008 8:21 PM

yeah ben! sharing a bill sounds like a good idea. you guys sound awesome. We ussually get a good draw at the foot. maybe something in april or may??? Run the idea past neil... peace
mike
The Chad





Feb 29 2008 4:22 PM

Oh man! I feel like I'm being put in a funk tube, and getting rolled down the hill!
Intervision





Feb 28 2008 2:52 AM

Holy shit. Where'd ya'll come from? A bunch of badasses up in here. Honored to have your cyberfriendship...a gig sounds dope indeed!
Tim McLaughlin





Feb 25 2008 5:06 PM

Yo Ben. RawKing! Yes, we'll have to do a show soon.

tim
Excellent Gentlemen NEW SONGS!!!





Feb 23 2008 11:20 PM

Mos' def, guys.
We're rocking the Peace Rally after-party at The Fez with Hungry Mob and the Triple Grip the night of the 15th.
Maybe see ya there!
Much Love and Respect,
Excellent Gentlemen
roachunter





Feb 22 2008 5:13 PM

Hey guys,
Thanks for adding us. Sounds great!
:)
Libby
ChrisB.





Feb 21 2008 5:57 PM

Good music
ON THE ONE





Feb 21 2008 4:37 AM

thanks for the add
Barry Hampton





Dec 28 2007 8:56 AM

Well Lookie here, you boys smell pretty good for musicians....
Only In Portland





Dec 2 2007 12:31 AM

Yummy ~ please more with a cherry on top!
Damian Erskine





Nov 30 2007 8:19 PM

Hey, that Someday recording came out pretty well! cool!! Ya know it's true.....we got stone cold groove
Copacrescent





Nov 28 2007 9:29 PM

Oh dear.

This looks like a gruesomely fit foursome.

I'll be listening for you.
Dan Duval





Nov 19 2007 1:30 AM

Who is this hot new "Commotion" band everybody's been buzzing about, anyway?
Surrounded By Ninjas





Oct 18 2007 7:32 PM

Great lineup.... make more music!
Marshall Harrell





Oct 17 2007 5:07 AM

Great stuff... Can't wait to hear more.
Ryan Dolliver and the DBL DRGNZ





Oct 11 2007 8:20 PM

YO!
Dallas Huber





Oct 10 2007 11:02 AM

N-I-C-E... Nice!
JAMZELS





Oct 9 2007 11:50 PM

sSIIIIck
YEAH BEN
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