Venice Gas House Trolley is a cerebral goove featuring Adam Gregory Pergament (voice). Musicians and Muses over the years have include Tim Peeters (bass), Benny Seger (percussion), KC McCrum (bass and guitar), Tate McLane (guitar and voice), Jeff Fields (bass), Miguel McQuade (drums), Kevin Arthur Knapp (bass), Simon Piler (guitar and environment), Raka Bandyo (flute and voice), David Brehmer (drums), Hugo Reynold (drums), Bear LaValley (bass), Zachariah Messiah (bass and drums), John Danielson (drums), Josh Pultorak (drums), Dustin Ohio (gtr), Patrick Breiner (sax) and others not yet named. Book us at flowpoetry@yahoo.com.
Influences
The Grateful Dead to The Art Ensemble of Chicago to AACM to Shivkumar Sharma to Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys to Son House to Pink Floyd to Sun Ra to Loop Guru to Plastikman to the Beat Poets to Alfred Jarry and on and on.
Sounds Like
You Don't Sound Like We Do
5-16-2009 Venice Gas House Trolley {Widow's Peak Music Festival, Earlville, IL}
8-21-2009 Venice Gas House Trolley {All Original Music Festival, Lacota, MI}
8-22-2009 Venice Gas House Trolley {Swing State, Lake Villa, IL}
Venice Gas House Trolley is a cerebral groove. Based out of Madison, WI, the band initially hearkens back to the times when hipsters and cool-cats would chill out digging ecstatic poets and musicians and then explodes through the present and into the future with vocal effects, dual basses, and twisting rhythms. The group’s sound and content encompasses groovy funk, aggressive jam, high and lonesome country, avant-garde jazz and ambient chill. The group features the words and voice of Adam Gregory Pergament, a finalist for the 2009 MNSWA “Urban Griot” International/National Performer of the Year, Tim Peeters, a Madison Area Music Award winner and Josh Pultorak on drums. Book us at flowpoetry@yahoo.com.
Solidarity in Creativity. Inclusiveness and Respect for Artists. Striving to Open Space for Creative Expression. Community Involvement and Activism. Joy in Words. Originality in All. Create. Book us at flowpoetry@yahoo.com.
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photos by John M. Warren (8-11-08)
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Thanks! Yeah, we like jamming with poets. I still need to upload some example of that. I'll let you know when we actually get a gig... You're more than welcome to sit in!
Wow that was one hell of a show last night. You guys know how to put on a Halloween show. I (and the band) are so honored to have been apart of it. Looking forward to working with Venice Gas House Trolley in the future.
Hey dudes! Halloween promises to be spooked out and fun we are really excited to share stage w/ you guys so...what's your costume gonna be? any hints....
It was great to finally see a full set from you! I had a really good time. Hope you folks are doin' well - give me a heads up next time you're around Chicago, I'll bring some more people with me!
Thanks for the stickers :) You guys have a fantastic sound - keep on goin at it!
That would be great! I would love to open for you in Madison if you are interested. I just played a show there last night and will be coming back to visit again soon. Peace
well you didn't tell me you were playing elbo room 10/15! I'll be there. In fact, wanna throw on Girl..? and.. as far as that goes, most Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays we can do if you can give us notice. So get us up with y'all in your hometown homies! peac e
I was sorry I had to go! The line up got so far pushed back, and you guys were one of the main bands I wanted to see that night. I was pretty disappointed that I had to leave so soon - but at least I got to see Brain Cells are Invisible! :D
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