When four key members of the 13 piece improv funk/jazz powerhouse band, Sol Kitchen, wanted to flex their skills with tight orchestration, witty lyricism and rich vocal harmonies, they called on one of their favorite local Dallas musicians and Congratulations was born. With musical influences as wide ranging as Frank Zappa, Bassnectar, Parliament Funkadelic, Yes, EOTO, Miles Davis, Phish, Squarepusher, Ween and Igor Stravinsky, genre-shattering comes to mind while trying to describe Congratulations' unique sound. Catchy songwriting seamlessly interwoven into skilled improvisation has made them current favorites of the underground Texas music scene.
At a typical Congratulations show, you might find the venue transformed at times into a sweat-filled dance club saturated with pulsating electronic beats and rhythms delivered by percussionist Eric Rogers and drummer Alan Eckert. Or maybe engaged in a Broadway-ish sing-a-long led by keyboardist Gaah(n), complete with tap dance solo. Brian Felker’s striking guitar leads and Daniel Forrester’s melodic yet greasey bass lines deliver funk-filled counterpoint at rippling speeds or at a precise slow greasy grind.
Since 2006, Congratulations' high energy live performances have enabled them to travel extensively while adding to an ever growing and diverse fan base. From bars to festivals and late night 'events', Congratulations proves it's ability to harness the energy of an audience and let it build. Last year saw the release of Congratulations' first full length studio album and thousands of miles traveled in touring support. Members of Congratulations have shared the stage with or have opened for such acts as: Widespread Panic, EOTO, Vic Wooten, Adrian Belew, Estradasphere, Topaz, Eric McFadden Trio, Drop Trio, PDQ Bach and Sugar Free Allstars, just to name a few.
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CTS is touring with Ayurveda this fall and will be in your area rockin at The Boiler Room, Denton, Texas 10/10/09 come check em out http://www.theboilerroomdenton.com/
Hey! This is MASTERSPECT! A Denver improv, live electronics group! After quite the hiatus, we are at it again, jammin, creatin and gettin down. We just put up a couple of new songs. Again, they are 100% improvised. Check em out and let us know what you think, and keep ur eyes open for upcoming shows and new music. We’ll get back at ya later
AAAAhhhhhhh Hell!! Looks like another throwdown in the 806! I will be painting live during Spoonfed Tribe, so I would assume I will be able to get down on stage with the bad mutha fu#%as called Congratulations. I am uber excited about it, and just as pumped to see you guys! I am hurt im not on the top 24 tho. (boo hoo) holla at ya boy when u guys get in town. Lots of Love!!!!!
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