Jordan Berger- Bass, Sitar
Tom Cullen- Drums and Percusssion
Matt Hollenberg- Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Oud, Saz, Electric Sitar
Chrissie Loftus- Vocals, Piano and Keyboards
Guest Musicians: Patrick Hughes, Mark Gallagher, Ann Goering, Kyle Cripps, Chris Aschman and Adam Todaro
Influences
Stevie Wonder, Bill Hicks, John Coltrane, secret chiefs 3, bjork, tool, radiohead, david byrne, pink floyd, the beatles, john lennon, Masada, dreams, nature, kurt rosenwinkle, the universe, miles davis, mahavishnu orchestra, joy, bliss, laughter, mike patton, mr. bungle, immortal technique, aretha franklin, beethoven, debussy, faure, love, hate, peace, rage against the machine, ustad amjad ali khan, zakir hussain, Ali Akbar Khan, Frank Zappa, Ani DiFranco, Ben Schacter, Howard Zinn, Chogyam Trungpa, Chuck Palahniuk, Alex Grey, John Zorn, Farmers Market, Stinking Lizaveta, Burhan Ocal, Brian Keane, Stian Carstensen, Sumeria, Alice Coltrane, Eyvind Kang, Ethiopiques, Shakti, Mugham, Chopin, Meshuggah
Philadelphia-born iNFiNiEN combines eclectic musical personalities into a visionary, unified force. With rock, jazz, soul, world, and classical influences, the quartet plays intricately composed songs with a focus on improvisation. After playing together for four years, iNFiNiEN has discovered its own voice both live and in the studio. Their diverse influences are portrayed, but the sound produced is unique. iNFiNiEN has been compared to Bjork, Radiohead, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and John Zorn’s Masada.
Far from the typical rock band, they explore new territories of sound by using exotic scales, chords, and rhythms. The drums project driving tribal beats, mixing elements of hardcore, funk, and jazz. The bass moves through a complex and constantly changing web of deep grooves. The guitar and keyboard create a wash of texture and colorful melodies. The fluid female vocals add a strong emotional element through soulful poetry and deliberate dynamics. iNFiNiEN stirs listeners through a moving musical adventure.
"Calling it "fusion" isn't even entirely correct, since that smacks of cocktail parties and easy-listening boredom. This is the sublimation of styles, a group of highly trained players sacrificing their training for the sake of something more exciting."-Philadelphia City Paper
"iNFiNiEN’s set is dynamic and energizing, with Loftus rolling her head and emoting like a languid seductress. The music is moody, jazzy, lounge-y and dramatic, with dissonant chords resolving into melody and tinkering Middle Eastern sounds. For most of their set, they’re joined by New Orleans saxophonist Kyle Cripps, whose jazzy playing adds another layer to their sonic creations. Their last track, “Perpetual Twilight,” is 10 minutes long, and devolves into a raucous, thrashing collage of sound. It’s the perfect end to a long evening, and I leave feeling like the possibilities for music are truly infinite."-Phrequency.com
what it do bliss kidz? new moon new era ? darkness falls and seasons change ( gonna happen every time) same old friends through wind and rain , we'll see winter by and by . seasons change cause there the earths state of mind, our blood gets thick these nights down in the dirty too, i can only a city don't need pity but that philly cold is a monster , the site looks great , sounds like you guys did some more recording , any up coming album plans , you guys playing out of town anytime soon, whats the haps. Jessi is getting hella big we found out yesterday that were having a boy, we celebrated by me painting on her tummy which was a cool canvas the baby's name will be Judah Kya then my last name well both of them actually . anyways just saying hello spreading positive vibes and blessings may you guys continue to play beautiful tunes love learn and grow , travel across the earth on promise of the glow .
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We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
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Good stuff guys. I'm glad Jordan introduced me to your stuff. There aren't many innovative bands on the scene in philly it seems. Your stuff came as a breath of fresh air. Keep it up!
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Hi! were playing at the World Cafe Live in Philly , on Saturday October 24 @ 10 pm.Local Music needs support and we need yours :) come on out and jam with us !!!!!!! Its a great place to have dinner and drinks and dance ! Save the date Much love , BOSU http://www.worldcafelive.com.
Hey Game Core is in 2 weeks on Saturday September 12th! Its gonna be a nerd party. Come out and play games see MC Lars, Celebrate the Dreamcasts Birthday and more!
yo you guys really funked the place up last night at the 5 spot, i really enjoyed your visit , i could bullshit with tTm and Matt all night listening to metal and playing video games ( hope i did not hurt anyone's feeling during the mortal kombat battles !) Chrissy brings mad warmth in to any room , and it's always a treat to see my cuz . please come back soon and i promise to make you more pasta , i think you guys are truly kick ass musicians , keep fighting the good fight and may all your dreams come true good luck in Ashville tonight , peace love and light
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yo guys . how go's it . what happend in ohio show cancelled? always a few gliches with D I Y i hope your eavening in the A go's off with out a hitch , there will be a built in audience and your guys are covering to clubs in one night, and i for sure got cats that can work the merch booth at both clubs , you guys should be really wee received , you will have the advantage of playing to a room full of a lot of musicians and thats real good cause you guys make musicains music. im gonna make the fliers 2morow i dont know im gonna go to kinkos and try to spend under 20 bucks and im sure it will be made back if not , no worries. but me and Jessi are hella stoked on you coming , so i figure you cats can come by the crib on the way iin to town im just off 575 (but more on that later) we can eat something irie praise, Jah Jah and boogie on down the road like a reggae woman. hope all is well and may your travels be fruit full, cant wait to see me cuz and co.
LOVE T SEEYA, Infinian
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