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The Essentials
Soul / Funk / R&B

Soul Vaccinations available upon request. . .



EUGENE, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  12/15/2009
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Member Since10/28/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.theessentials.net
Band MembersJohn "Stickman" Kalny - Drums/Vocals*

Jeremy Gibons - Bass

Bill Marsh - Guitar/Vocals*

Gabe Dickinson - Alto Sax/Vocals*

Neil Thurston - Vocals/Percussion*

Myeshia Cleveland - Vocals*

Matt Treder - Keys

Mike McCarthy - Tenor Sax

Dana Heitman - Trumpet/Fluegelhorn

*Photo by Dylan Wiggins

+Photo by Steve Spoulos
InfluencesTower of Power; Earth, Wind & Fire; Chicago; Sly and the Family Stone; Stevie Wonder; Donny Hathaway; Classic R&B, Funk and Soul music.
Sounds LikeTower of Power meets Stevie Wonder meets Jamiroquai.
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 14 2009 5:00P
Moshofsky Center Eugene, Oregon
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Cozmic Pizza Eugene, Oregon
Dec 5 2009 9:00P
Highway 99 Blues Club Seattle, Washington

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Sharon is Karen

Sharon is Karen



Dec 10 2009 11:10 PM




Lori

Lori



Nov 24 2009 5:16 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Time to be thankful for what we have, for whom we have in our lives and for what we can give to others to make their lives easier.

I wish you health & happiness!

Lori

basin & range

basin & range



Nov 9 2009 11:13 PM




Elliott

Elliott



Nov 9 2009 2:16 AM

Love the new video!
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Nov 8 2009 6:19 PM

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Deborah

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Nov 5 2009 11:35 PM

I want to see the video for Thriller!!!!!  And pretty much every other song from that night!  =)
True Margrit

True Margrit



Oct 26 2009 8:35 PM




The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J

Next shows:
October 26, Charlie's Bar and Grill in Olympia, WA
October 27, The Swiss, Tacoma, WA
October 28, Jazzbones in Tacoma, WA
October 30, Mississippi Pizza in Portland, OR
October 31, Nana's Irish Grill and Pub in Newport, OR
November 1, Muddy's Hot Cup in Arcata, CA

Our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
Jasmine

Jasmine Drew



Oct 21 2009 4:05 AM

whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3

Taste

Taste



Oct 7 2009 2:44 AM

You all sounded fantastic the other night at the Speakeasy.

Always a pleasure.
Break As We Fall

Break As We Fall
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Sep 3 2009 6:14 AM

Looking forward to sharing the stage with y'all at The Corvallis Fall Festival on Sept. 26th. We play right before you. -Evan
Cassandra Robertson

Cassandra Robertson



Aug 5 2009 4:22 PM

Thank you much!  Wishing you a fabulous summer time!
The Arcadists (in San Luis Obispo 01/09/2010)

The Arcadists (in San Luis Obispo 01/09/2010)



Jul 20 2009 6:38 AM

The Arcadists on MTV? Free raffle for Snow Patrol concert tickets. Grant and Green in San Francisco this Thursday, July 23! Wharf to Wharf on Sunday in Santa Cruz.

We have a busy week this week, two shows, an MTV contest, a raffle, here's what's going on:

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The Arcadists is currently #3 in MTV's Best Breakout Bay Area Band ... we need your votes to win this thing!!! If we win, we have a good chance to play on MTV. Please click on the link, register, click "Judge" and vote. You may need to refresh the web browser page to see us as a choice (out of 4 bands). Thanks! http://www.ourstage.com/contests/3176-mtv-vma-best-breakout-bay-area

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Snow Patrol Concert Raffle and SF Gig!

Thursday, July 23, we are playing a FREE show where we are raffling off two tickets to see Snow Patrol in Concert at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA, Fri, Oct 16, 2009 08:00 PM

The show is at Grant and Green in San Francisco's North Beach, free show 21 and over, we'll be playing with L.A. band Daily-Daily (http://www.myspace.com/dailydailymusic) and and San Francisco's Floozy (http://www.myspace.com/floozyband).
1371 Grant Ave
(between Green St & Vallejo St)
San Francisco, CA 94133
8:30pm
We go on first, the raffle is at the end of our set.
http://www.myspace.com/thearcadists

We'll also have some teaser CDs of our upcoming album, mixing is almost done, the art is done, jeez: day job anyone?

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Wharf to Wharf Race in Santa Cruz, 8am Sunday July 26

Sunday, July 26, we play the Santa Cruz Wharf to Wharf Race, so we'll be out on the street at 8am. We learned "Eye of the Tiger" just for this event, haha. Hope to see you there, as a visitor or as a blur running by. We'll be at 26th Avenue and East Cliff Drive.

"The six-mile race route is lined with a virtual gauntlet of entertainment...singers, dancers, clowns and jugglers... bands of every stripe...pep...dance...classical...raging sixties...su
basin & range

basin & range



Jul 17 2009 5:45 AM




Patrick Odel

Patrick Odel



Jul 11 2009 5:43 PM

Hey i want to let you, and all my friends with whom i visit, that i always enjoy stopping by, even tho it's my bad i don't always get around to leaving a comment. But this time, i was thinkin bout how my mom taught me better. When u enter a room, u supposed to speak first to the people there, they not supposed to have to speak first lol. Even though, I know I am usually really busy recording my next album and everything, no excuses. So yea i wanted to say wassup, i like visiting your and others page when i wanna read, listen to music n stuff. U got a cool spot, and i hope your year is shaping up better than last year. Our life is supposed to get greater and greater right? Well let me know how everything is going with your goals for this year! ttyl
Lori

Lori



Jun 4 2009 2:55 PM

Thanks for the friendship!
 
Visit my page to say hello & stay in touch.
 
Blessings & much love.
 
xoxo
Lori
The Traceys

The Traceys



Jun 2 2009 2:24 AM

Thank you so much for honoring us with your precious friendship.... We hope your day is blessed with Love and that the adventures of your Life feel like a ride on the mystery train of Pure Joy.....Thanks again.....
XanWun (pronounced zan-1)

XanWun (pronounced zan-1)



May 23 2009 1:20 PM

THANKS FOR ADDING ME.REAL R&B LIVES HERE.-WUN
Los Panchos

Los Panchos



May 10 2009 4:19 PM

Thanks for the friendship...You make for nice pictures! very good recordings too. We're still trying to catch one of your shows, see ya then!
Kirk

Kirk



May 9 2009 7:33 PM

Love the new song guys, keep it up!
Anna Gilbert

Anna Gilbert



May 8 2009 1:20 AM

Hope you have a great day! :)
Faux Show Productions Presents "Earth Day"

Faux Show Productions Presents



May 4 2009 5:14 PM

Thanks for the Add!

May 15 Screenings





Missed the World Premiere of “Earth Day”? Can’t wait to see it again? Here’s your chance:
When: May 15 @ 7 P.M. & 9:15 P.M.
Where: Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts
110 West Broadway, Eugene, OR 97402
Price: $5.00
Visit www.fauxshowproductions.com to purchase tickets!
Myeshia

myeshia cleveland



Apr 28 2009 7:05 PM

Lol, wow!
Don Elkington

Don Elkington



Apr 28 2009 4:52 PM

I have a crush on Myeshia!
Armenian Jazz Band

Armenian Jazz Band



Apr 21 2009 9:52 AM

..THE MAGIC SOUND..

It talks to you, it makes you cry...

it sounds SO familiar to many of you


..NOW ENJOY THE WAY IT ADDS A UNIQUE FLAVOR TO JAZZ!

listen to the track MASISAMBA


P.S.
Check Out My New Hit Song

Anusha & Inga - You Will Not Be Alone - Single
Disco Organica

Disco Organica



Apr 21 2009 2:11 AM

YEA BOYEEZ!! Just droppin' by to give love and support... keep kickin' that ass up and down the I5. If you have Friday night off, then come by the WOW Hall for our CD release! Best of the best to yous guys (and gal).

-The D.O.
Crew
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