Our musician (and non-musician) friends, families (at least one musician in each members' family), and all of our teachers/instructors over the years. Some of our influences and just all around favorite bands would be (in no particular order):
Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, (tons of 90's rock). Infectious Grooves, James Brown, The Meters, Jamiroquai, PFunk, Funkadelic, Primus, Prince, Tower of Power, The Brecker Brothers (plenty of Funk artists). Radiohead, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Rush, Yes, Led Zeppelin, King Crimson, Genesis, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Mars Volta, Coheed and Cambria, Pink Floyd, Pantera, Peter Gabriel, Planet X, Dream Theater, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, The Dave Matthews Band, G Love and Special Sauce, Umphrey's McGee, The Roots, Jurassic Five (rock/pop/jambands/hip hop). Dave Holland Quintet, Lafayette Gilcrest, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Brad Mehldau, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Steve Coleman (lots of Jazz artists). Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, D'Angelo (many other soul/R&B legends).
Here's a more extensive list of individual players that we all look up to:
Singers: Chris Cornell, Kurt Elling, Jill Scott, Brandon Boyd, Scott Weiland, Layne Staley, Jeff Buckley, Miles Kennedy, Corey Taylor, Maynard James Keenan, Oren Brown. Local singers: Paul Jost, Wendy Gardner, Brian Williams, Danny Eyer, Josh Dion, Angel Santiago, Matt Landis, Danny Beissel.
Guitar Greats: Guthrie Govan, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Jake Cinninger, Frank Gambale, Greg Howe, Terry Syrek, Joe Satriani, Steve Morse, Jeff Beck, Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Pat Martino, John Scofield, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Soloists and two hand tappers: Michael Hedges, Stanley Jordan, Tuck Andress, Justin King, Keller Williams, Regi Wooten, Kaki King, Peppino D'Aggostino, Preston Reed, Brett Garsed. Local guitarists: Shawn Christie, Ernie Trionfo, Danny Eyer, Mark Sutton, John Workman, Tony Davillio, Gary Bailey, Steve Turner, Matt Coslop, Scott McGill.
Bass Virtuosos: Michael Manring, Victor Wooten, James Jamerson, Dave Larue, Matt Garrison, Steve Bailey, Adam Nitti, Marcus Miller, John Patitucci, Stanley Clarke, Jaco, Jeff Berlin, Gerald Veasley, Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, Gary Willis, Rob Trujillo, Billy Sheehan, Mike Pope, Oteil Burbridge, Christian McBride, Flea, Les Claypool, Kai Eckhardt, Al Garcia, Ray Riendeau, Doug Wimbish, Stu Hamm. Local bassists: Matt Williams, Richard Berti, Kevin Mann.
Sax Virtuosos: Joshua Redman, Maceo Parker, Michael Brecker, Grover Washington Jr, Kenny Garrett, Eric Alexander, Chris Potter, Fathead Newman. Local sax players: Tom Long, Skip Spratt, Denis DiBlasio.
Drum Virtuosos: Carter Beauford, Dennis Chambers, Danny Carey, Josh Freese, Brian Blade, John Blackwell, David Garibaldi, Dave Weckl, Steve Jordan. Local drummers: Theron Shelton, Josh Dion, Paul Jost, Dave Klausner, Tony Mascara, Jody Janetta, Paul Kroeger, Ron Mortillite.
Gotta show some love to our friends:
The Blue Method, Matt Landis, Zeroesque, The Josh Dion Band, Blivit, Innercore, No Joy in Muddville, Seer, Tea, The Antfarm Quartet, Home at Last, Athem, Subliminal Orphans, Bohemian Sunrise, Red Tuesday, Amity, Fat City Reprise, Chris Arter Band, Scarecrow Collection, Jealousy Curve, Free Machine, RAQ, Quagmire Swim Team, Stillicide...
REST IN PEACE! We'll miss you guys! =(
Fred F. Hopper, Coiled, Phatt Buddaa, Townhall, Echo To Base, Fathead, Vista, Days Like These, Simple & Supreem.
Sounds Like
Progressive Funk Rock with Sax!
The band's sound is a diverse combination of each members' favorite styles of music and their own personal playing style.
Try to imagine each band/artist rolled into one...
Red Hot Chili Peppers (old), Incubus (old), 311, Umphrey's McGee, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Justin King, Infectious Grooves, Funkadelic, Maceo Parker, Dream Theater, G Love and Special Sauce, Gabe Dixon Band, and Dave Matthews Band.
Of course, our fans have their own opinions of what we sound like and we've heard comparisons all over the map. Some say we sound nothing like the above bands. Others have compared us to bands like Sublime, "New York City Blues" (not sure what that is) and even straight ahead Jazz. So we invite you to check out our music and come to a show and find out for yourself! We don't care what you compare us to, as long as you like it ;)
Sometimes we shred with Santa Clause and he gives away candy to all the good little boys and girls in the crowd...
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Video From the Studio - Recording A Big Disappointment's Guitar Solo
Dewey Beach Music Conference - 2007
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6/23/07 videos from the World Cafe Live main stage w/ The Blue Method All videos by Jon Corsiglia.
Bass Solo
"Stranger's Advice" Intro
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Industry Testimonials:
"Philadelphia has long been home to a musical stew that combines ingredients ranging from jazz to phunk to hiphop to reggae to jambands - Disciples of Groove are the latest to add their own pinch of spice to that simmering pot. Picking up the ball from G.Love, Fathead, Townhall, and others, DoG are working on becoming the latest and greatest Philly export."
Jim McGuinn
Y100rocks.com
"Thanks for being a part of Local Shots! You were all great, but can I just say.... Disciples of Groove...you're just sick!! ....and you honestly make me never want to pick up an instrument again....I'll just leave the playing to you... Ha.
Paul Jaxon
93.3 WMMR - Philadelphia, PA
"...We then headed to the Appalachian Brewing Company for the latter part of their showcase, starting with New Jersey's Disciples Of Groove. This band was jaw-dropping good; their musicianship was amazing! Bassist Rob Smith, drummer David Gardner, singer/guitarist Dan Jost and saxophonist Matt Totora incorporated varying styles and tempos into their brand of progressive funk rock, crafting catchy and mesmerizing grooves and melodies."
Jim Price
Pennsylvania Musician Magazine
"It's exciting and electric, funky and eccentric. The directions of these Disciples will pull listeners into an aural tug-of-war with funk and rock. While this combination is no second-coming of the wheel, these musicians have laced their flavor with fatty punches and natural orchestration. Top-notch musicianship all around- and with the gift to not overplay. Vocally they're working with the crisp 70's innocence of 1-inch tape and no effects."
Anthony Caroto
Origivation Magazine
"I know the Disciples of Groove will have a solid future because they have a great respect for their past."
Legendary Producer/Engineer, Jim Tullio
"Digging the new tunes! Dan is still my favorite rock star!"
I miss you guys so much. I just found that one song I believe its called Comapany Police or something, and it was my favorite song by you guys. :P You need to hit up levittown again, even though you guys don't seem to be doing many show nowadays. -Shirley
I have to admit... I miss the DOG... I've played your tunes for a handful of my new-found southern friends and all agree that you guys rock... miss you... keep groovin'
PS-Rob... Everyone digs your solo in "Had Enough." A bunch of people have told me that you're a great bassist...
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Thanks for adding me! I really appreciate it, I am delighted to have you as a friend! I am enjoying the music and great playing in yourspace, I like this! Yuichi Akita
Chunky is the real winner here. Although it need not repugn for it is no contest. I hope though that chunky and creamy lovers alike can colligate and agree that there could be no chunky without creamy. Without it the lonely nut pieces would have no way to preen themselves. Thank you for choosing me and Chunky as the winner of this fugacious tourbillion.
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