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
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.
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!
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
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
