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Make no mistake--- Drumattica is, truly, Portland's "super group". The band started out in 2000 as a side project for two local veteran players: Brian Lehfeldt (Sweaty Nipples, Everclear, Tripolar) and Keith Brown (TV:616). The two pounded out tribal beats over electro synth beds, creating an aesthetic one fan described as "taiko on crack!".
Drawing from a pool of talented friends and colleagues, Drumattica quickly blossomed into a full-fledged band. Floater front-man, Rob Wynia, was the first to join the line-up, adding his distinctive vocals and complex, literary lyrics. A few serendipitous guest appearances by Jen Folker (vocalist for Portland's electronica darlings, Dahlia) cemented her place in the permanent line-up.Their live shows finally culminated in the release if their first album "A Part of Something" in 2003.
After five years of wildly popular live performances, Drumattica releases its much anticipated follow-up, "Train Out of Time" (due out June 3, 2008). Their sophomore effort expands on the promise of their debut. Guitarist Dave Amador (Floater) added a touch of swirling psychedelia and bassist Eric Helzer helped to anchor the new sound.
The sounds (electronic and organic) are strikingly varied, the songs are emotionally rich. Folker's sensual playfulness is showcased as well as Wynia's lyrics, steeped in metaphor and wit. The chemistry between Wynia and Folker, only hinted at on two duets previously, is given the spotlight. Their vocal harmonies are a fantastic mix of 70's pop sensibility and a music theorist's dream of a-tonal combinations that go beyond the standard "a fifth above" instinct.
The stage is where the 6 piece thrives with years of performance under each musicians belt the songs take on a whole new life of their own. As with all things seeing is believing and hearing is even better. With Drumattica all senses are aroused with dark sensual precision.
i took a bunch of pics. last nite, so if you guys would like me to email them to you then just send me a message w/ an email address...GREAT show btw..xoxo kim
loved, loved, loved the show. fortunate enough to have picked up the cd from cdbaby the day it came out. thanks, Tav. "war" makes me weep, "tangerine" makes me shake it. really, really like "after all"...sometimes i sleep inches above the ground. oh yeah, i do believe i could kiss Jen for very long periods of time, lol. what a woman. you boys aren't so bad yourselves.
Thanks for the comments people...We had a great time. VWe are fired up to play the new stuff for you all.The next show is in Seattle fri the 20th @ NUEMO'S.
By the way ; Those of that have the new c.d.?: What are your fav cuts and why?
I am so disapointed that I missed the release!!! My brother went and bought the CD, and I can not wait to check it out. You and Floater are two of my best friends favorit bands. When is the next show?
Come on Kentucky and Oregon it is down to the wire. Now is the time to apply a change. Tell the world that the old way is not working and we will not continue business as usual.
