*Formed in early 2008, J.A.B. (Jason Allwood Band) have been gigging the Columbus, Ohio music scene since it's inception. Priding themselves on catchy orininal material, J.A.B. songs have included many stylistic elements such as: Reggae, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Classic Rock, Jam, Funk, Metal, sometimes within the same song. One song might have a "Sublime/Bob Marley" feel, while the next is authentic East-Chicago Blues, then it's straight into "Led-Zeppelin Power Rock" Mode.
*Their various influences meld together to form the uniqueness of J.A.B. Guitarist/Vocalist, Jason Allwood comes from a Blues/Rock/Reggae/Shred background, while Percussionist Brian Watts has played on countless sessions ranging from Metal, to Pop, to delving into full out Jam Band territory. Then, of course, we can't forget about Bassist Kyle Maloney, who is equally at ease playing upright bass with a jazz trio, sitting in with a big band orchastra, or holding down the bottom end in a rock band.
*The group members have each had their own accomplishments. Jason Allwood has performed at the ROCK N' ROLL HALL OF FAME in Cleveland, played 5 Battle of the Bands (won all 5), has played Jazz with Organ legends Tony Monaco and Bobby Floyd. Studied with the great Don Hales, and taught Guitar to over 1100 students over the years.
*Bassist Kyle Maloney is a student at The Ohio State University majoring in Music. While at OSU, Kyle has studied Jazz Bass with the master Andy Woodson and Double Bass with Dr. Paul Robinson, and has been a member of the Jazz Ensemble, the Symphony Orchestra, the Men’s Glee Club, and various jazz combos. Kyle has played with the Rick Brunetto Big Band since February 2009, and became a member of the Jason Allwood Band in August.
*Percussionist Brian Watts may hold a record for the most fluent styles: equally comfortable playing Congas and Bongos in a Latin-vibe behind acoustic Guitar, brushes with a small Jazz trio or a 20 minute rock jam in a stadium. Watts doesn't know pressure. He simply shows up, does his thing, and he does it well. Having played hundreds of shows and countless recordings, Watts has had offers to join bands fronted by name musicians from the 80's and 90's.
*Some bands claim to be unique and different J.A.B. delivers with a 1-2 punch of great musicians, songs, and something for everyone stylistically. There is the Reggae vibe of "Cottontino" and "Your Favorite Song", the Blues of "Kicking Yourself Now", the striaght to Classic Rock Radio Rotation feel of "See Who Wins", to the Pop Radio Friendly melodies of "This Will Be" and "Only You".
*Their philosphy, their promise, their delivery is simple: Spreading the word of music through constant grooves, soulful guitar, sonic paintings, and catchy originals
*This is a fresh welcomed change to one dimentional artists who have plagued our airwaves and ringtones for some time.
Greetings J.A.B., Your assimilation request has been accepted. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Assimilation has begun. Turning back is no longer an option. Resistance Is Futile. WELCOME TO THE MACHINE!, 5 of 5
if the night before Christmas had been written by jack london.....taken from mad magazine circa 1969....with OUT permission
"the night before Christmas"
a bunch of the boys were whooping it up on a christmas eve one year all full of cheap whiskey and hoping like hell that st. nicholas soon would appear when all of a sudden, right out of the night, which was icy and cold as a freezer.... came a broken down sled, pulled by eight mangy dogs, which were whipped by an old bearded geezer....
his teeth were half missing, and flapping his frame... was a tatter of red colored clothes he was covered with snow, from his head to his toe... and an icicle held to his nose... the miners all cheered, when then geezer appeared, and with glee, they went straight for his bag, but were filled with despair, when they found that inside..... was only old underware...
so they plugged the old geezer, which was quite a shame.... cuz if any of them had been sober... theyde have known double quick that it wasnt st. nick..... CUZ IT ONLY WAS EARLY OCTOBER.......
Hi J.A.B., "Meet the Meatbats," the debut release from Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith's new group is a TOP 10 Jazz/Funk Album on iTunes! The CD is a sexy and loud, sonic funk experience that fuses together styles as diverse as funk, punk and 70's R&B! GET IT NOW ON ITUNES, along with Free banner and wallpapers downloads on the MySpace page! Please help spread the word with your friends and thanks for supporting Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats!!!
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