..::CRYIN' SHAME | Fundamental Elements Live @ The Pageant::..
Fundamental Elements' Bio:
A musical experiment started between friends, Fundamental Elements has evolved into the freshest blend of soul and pop/rock to emerge from St. Louis. With two LPs under their belt and the recent release of their third in May 2008, the band stands ready to tour the nation and introduce their sound to an all new crowd.
The Cycle We’re Living In is the much-anticipated follow-up to the widely acclaimed Untied LP. A culmination of hard work and a partnership with producer Stephen Leiweke, the new album represents a definite maturation of the band. More energetic sonically and thought-provoking lyrically, the new record is a bold statement of the band’s interpretation of the world around them. Two new musicians and the introduction of keyboards has added another dimension and texture to the already eclectic Fundamental Elements’ sound. Jorge Casas, a long-time bass player, producer, and arranger with Gloria Estefan and other renowned artists, makes an appearance co-producing the politically-charged song, “All Burns Down.”
The incredibly tight rhythm section comprised of brothers Luke and Mark DeJaynes, together with the high-energy guitar playing of Joe McGill and the keyboards of Dustin Burggraaf, all make-up the foundation of Fundamental Elements. But it’s the sweet, soulful voice of lead singer Russ Mohr, coupled with his tasteful trumpet lines, that truly communicates their soulful music.
Drawing comparisons to artists such as Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, and Jamie Lidell, Fundamental Elements consistently amaze crowds in venues across America. An ever-growing resume of accomplishments include pairings with the likes of Rihanna, Matisyahu, Ozomatli, Bob Schneider, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Three 6 Mafia, The John Popper Project, The Spin Doctors, Matt Wertz, and Will Hoge (among others).
Best to ya tonight! Knock 'em & rock'em at the release party! All your hard work is gonna pay, one of these days! Love what I've heard so far! See you at Steamboat Days!
Thanks for the studio visit you guys. Can't wait to get a copy of your CD. I really love what you've got going right now. Best of success at the Battle of the Bands on Wednesday at the Cardinal's Game.
Congrats on the new album!! Cannot wait to hear it! You guys are my second favorite St. Louis band, next to the amazingly talented Sky West Trio! But you know you have all my love and I wish you mad success with this record! I really wish I could be at the CD Release, but duty calls. So have a great show and keep me posted on your rise to rockstardom! Keep it real and fight the man!
So I just found out today about your show here on the 29th - we are going to be out of town! Darn it all!!! You should check with me next time before you book these things! :) I wanted to run sound for you... Maybe next time.
I loved your performance at Agape it was fantastic, yall were definatly the best band there! When are yall coming back to st. louis? I'd love to see yall perform again!!
You guys rocked yesterday! I definately wasn't expecting your sound, but it was a lot better than I thought! ..as in, you guys weren't just another rock band, but you were -definately- a greeatt show! =]