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COMMOTION
Funk / Afro-beat / Tropical

AUGUST 14TH AT SOMEDAY LOUNGE!!!



Portland, Oregon
United States

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Member Since10/6/2007
Band MembersBen Darwish=keys/vocals
Chris Mosley=guitars
Sam Howard=bass/vocals
Russ Kleiner=drums/samples

Additional appearances by::
Russ Liquid=trumpet
Daniel Lamb=trombone
Tom Garcia=saxes
John Nastos=saxes
Marc Hutchinson=saxes
Nick Sweet=trombone
Chaz Hastings=percussion/tablas
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***HEAVY*** **ORGANIC** ***DANCE*** **GROOVES**

For booking and info please contact commotionpdx@gmail.com.

Portland's Commotion has kept heads turning and asses shaking since it's 2007 formation. How do they turn heads? With impressive improvisation and live sound experimentation! And asses shaking? With deep, driving, danceable, organic grooves that draw inspiration from music throughout the globe!

The group features some of Portland's most progressive and versatile musicians- Ben Darwish-keys, Chris Mosley-guitars, Sam Howard-bass, Russ Kleiner-drums, and a rotating cast of killing horn players and percussionists. Members of Commotion also perform with artists such as Ohmega Watts, Curtis Salgado, Blue Cranes, Echo Helstrom, and March Fourth Marching Band to name a few.

Things are heating up for Commotion, and clubs have caught the fever. Recently, top Portland and Eugene clubs have counted on the group to start the party and keep it strong! Commotion has appeared at the Goodfoot Lounge, Holocene, Jimmy Mak's, Jo Fed's, Luckey's, and most recently the Crystal Ballroom for Obama's historic inauguration! The group is in the midst of recording a full length album which is planned to drop in late spring 09'- but come check out a show, because live is where they thrive!

"...they know how to have a good time live and want to help you do the same. Do yourself a favor and let them entertain you!" -Eugene Weekly

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Dan Duval

Dan Duval



Aug 23 2009 5:44 PM

Hello old friends,

Just stopping by to say hi, and to be relentlessly self promoting.  Just click play below and enjoy!  Ben, you might dig ReverbNation, although your other web activity also seems to be working fine!


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Alpaca

Alpaca



Aug 18 2009 6:29 PM

cool. Let's see what we got and we'll get back
Alpaca

Alpaca



Aug 17 2009 10:21 PM

Yo Co. Let's set something up.
OUTPOST

OUTPOST



Jul 16 2009 1:42 AM

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Monica

Monica



Jun 13 2009 11:19 PM

Hey Ben... sounds good to me! Hope to see you there. Digging the music.. keep it up!
a cautionary tale

a cautionary tale



Apr 19 2009 11:03 PM


This Wednesday Night!!!

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Grey Anne

The Sleepy Eyes of Death

Listen to our new album "Ballyhoo" on our MySpace Page!

Come to the show and get a free "Ballyhoo" CD!!!
Excellent Gentlemen

Excellent Gentlemen



Apr 4 2009 9:13 PM

Thanks, man.
We've got nothing but love for you and all your projects too!
See you around, soon we hope.
Love and Respect,
Excellent Gentlemen
Dan Duval

Dan Duval



Apr 2 2009 7:48 AM

I can't wait to hear the record! Ben, I'm hoping to make it to the next Progressive session. Keep running Portland.
Alpaca

Alpaca



Mar 13 2009 5:56 PM

Awesome set last night, guys. Let's do it again sometime.
Temple Synergy

Temple Synergy



Feb 16 2009 5:11 AM

Hope to see you at the next temple event.
We'll be at a fantastic new location this time!
Forever Growing

Forever Growing



Feb 2 2009 10:54 PM

Sweet write up in the Register Guard...See you guys Thursday!
Sam Howard

Sam Howard



Feb 2 2009 10:37 AM

feel the heat.
2/3/09
Perfect Zero

Perfect Zero



Jan 23 2009 2:26 AM

Get down with yo bad selves!!

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Sam Howard

Sam Howard



Jan 21 2009 9:11 PM

you got the right one baby. uh huh.
1/21/09
black pussy

black pussy



Jan 13 2009 12:15 AM

NIGHTCLUBBING

NIGHTCLUBBING



Jan 4 2009 7:17 PM

nice! we love my darling my dear! great stuff!
Temple Synergy

Temple Synergy



Dec 23 2008 12:19 AM

Hope to see you at the next temple event. We're trying out a bigger location this time!
PUBLISH THE QUEST

PUBLISH THE QUEST



Dec 10 2008 10:11 PM

Wanted to let you know about a couple shows.. -PUBLISH THE QUEST
Pan & The Goddamns

Pan & The Goddamns



Dec 9 2008 8:15 PM

We're playing an EARLY show this FRIDAY @ The Know with Bumtech and No Go Know! We plan to start @ 8pm so be there on time! The Know is at: 2026 NE Alberta in Portland. Hope to see you there! ~~C

Pan & The Goddamns

Pan & The Goddamns



Nov 18 2008 10:47 PM

We survived the debut with limited injuries and only 1 arrest...come on out Tuesday 11/25 to join the pre-Thanksgiving fun! ~~C

Maura Hannigan

Maura Hannigan



Nov 15 2008 6:09 AM

Loving the sounds! Commotion is totally rockin'!!
Landon Knoblock

Landon Knoblock



Nov 12 2008 2:31 PM

yea, what's up! I miss Sam Howard.
NIAYH

NIAYH



Oct 13 2008 9:00 PM

Hey guys... sorry its taken so long to get to ya. I've passed on your information to those who can utilize it. love

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Solomons Music

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

The Twilight Room



Sep 28 2008 4:09 AM

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