HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER COLLECTIVE CIRCA (2002-2005)
Jay Cleary - guitar / vocals
Nick Fisher - saxophones
Ashley Chalmers - drums
Carl Laudadio - bass / vocals
James Dalzell - keys
HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER COLLECTIVE INCLUDES:
Jay "Dawg" Cleary - guitar /vocals
Anthony "Tony Rage" Sandler - bass
Mike Field - trumpet
Dean Yates - trombone
Sue Marenick - vocals
Dave Chan - drums
plus:
Snappy Homefry - bass
Richard Iz - bass
Uncledropsi - bass
Tyron Cassie - drums
Matt Cleary - drums / percussion
Steve MacDowell - percussion
Collin Edwards - drums
Ryan Mercier - drums
Ethan Ardelli -drums
special guests:
Josh "The Chameleon" Laing (Chameleon Project) - guitar
Suzie Marenik - vocals
Marc Shapiro (King Sunshine) - bass
Charlie Findly (King Sunshine) - saxophones
Steve Dyte (King Sunshine) - trumpet
Mike Field - Trumpet
Andrew Spence (Five Alarm Funk) - Saxophones
Mike Wark - Saxophones
Ashley Chalmers (Chronicles) - Drumz
Influences
Oliver Schroer, Herbie Handcock, Paul Simon, The Slip, Charlie Hunter Trio, Medeski Martin and Wood, Ron Sexsmith, Ray Bonneville, JJ Cale, Soulive, Robert Randolph, Aaron MacDonald, Taj Mahal, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, The Black Crowes, Kevin Breit & many others..
Sounds Like
John Scofield, Phish, The Meters, Soulive, Antibalas, Buena Vista Social Club and more
High Plains Drifter is a eclectic collective who's funk and world beat live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Leaning towards original jazz-funk, fusion and world music, High Plains Drifter is a groove force who's goal is to keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion.
High Plains Drifter draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Breakestra Orchestra and Wes Montgomery. The group, known for their unpredictable stage show, has enjoyed collaborations with musicians from all over Canada. Formed in 2003 at Nova Scotia's premier Jazz School, High Plains Drifter has performed at the Evolve Festival, Halifax Jazz Festival, Come Together Festival and clubs across Central and Eastern Canada. In 2005, the band under the tutleage of Jay Cleary relocated to Toronto where they have become a staple on the summer festival and Toronto funk-rock scene.
Known for unpredictable and spontaneous collaborations, High Plains Drifter 's sound knows no boundaries of sonic exploration and discovery. High Plains Drifter has colloborated with members of Wassabi Collective, The Jimmy Swift Band, King Sunshine, God Made Me Funky, Slowcoaster, Chameleon Project, DJ Rainforce, Diesel Dog, Mark Wilson and the way it is, Gisto, Resinators, Irie Band, Caution Jam, Andru Branch and the Halfway Tree and many other instrumentalists.
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
Past events:
Photos of previous gigs:
Live at Cest What: Jay Cleary, Sue Marenick, Mike Field, Steve MacDowell, Dave Chan, Snappy Homefry
Live at EVOLVE FESTIVAL: Jay Cleary, Charlie Findley, uncledropsi, Colin Edwards
Live at the Trane Studios: Jay Cleary, James Dalzell, Matt Cleary, Tyronne Cassie & Richard Iz
Jay Cleary soloing at El Mocambo opening for God Made Me Funky photo by Roger Cullman
CHECK OUT HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER CLIP @ EVOLVE FESTIVAL
How are you, High Plains Drifter? Haven't checked in on you lately, so I swung by to wish you a happy September & hope you are feeling well! Listen, I have another track up on my page, "Attack Of The Mushroom People." You can hear it right now, if you'd like at: www.myspace.com/psychedelicpablo adios for now! Pablo
FINALLY!!! The live video of Mr. Confuse & The Confusers playing at the Mephisto Club in Hannover Germany on 27th September 2008 is ready. It was the album release concert of the Mr. Confuse album “Feel The Fire” released on Légère Recordings as DLP, CD and digital in September 2008.
High! Pablo here, reporting from Inner Space to wish you a great 2009! (we interrupt this comment with a brief announcement): The New Psychedelic Masterpiece "Take Two" Is Here! (16 tracks of sugar coated insanity) Hear 4 new songs! (P.S. the new album is best appreciated on a higher plane....;))
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