6 brothas, friends, and music makers.....
Ben-Bass Fishing, Bottom end, 5 Strings, dogs, find' yo ass!
Ehren-Guitars, Pedals, Singin', Slide, that amp thingy with the touchy buttons
Brian-drums, good looks, nice job, good wife, damn dude is perfect
Brian Z.-kind attitude, hellavuh great man, guitar, wah, wah, and mo wah
Matt Goldberg-keys, funk, piano, talent, greens!
Jason-acoustic, dobro, slide, harp, soul singin' percussion, lyrics, positivityPeace
.....Gripweed-family band, family vibes, no attitude, rants, raves, conquest of the empire, MUCH RESPECT, MUCH MUSIC!
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Influences
Robert Johnson, Sonny Boy, Allman Brothers, Jon Lennon, Beatles, Ben Harper, Otis Redding, Black Crowes, many, many more!
Sounds Like
Look, we make original music from the heart. We out everything into our music, and as people, on a basic level, we are more driven to be friends that sell ourselves to the music industry. We have patience, mindfulness, and we care about each other and the people that enjoy our music. Musketeer Gripweed is unlike any other band, because our friendships and fun are the most important things we seek.....and the music happens because of this.....but here's more fo' ya iffin' ya want! Peace!............................................................................
Unmatched Performance Energy, Gutbucket Soul, and an old school/organic songwriting approach continues to propel Jason Downing & Musketeer Gripweed into the hearts and minds of musicians and fans. JD&MG are based along Colorados Front Range, and have played over 500 shows across the country, including having the honor of opening BOTH days for Buddy Guy and Taj Mahal at the 2006 Pindale Blues festival!
The band has passed out over 25,000 CDs for free and pocket change, as part of their Platinum for Pocket Change drive to have the bands music and message reach as many people as possible! This has hastened the growth of the JD&MG fan base, as well as increased sales of their first CD, Peace Will Win, which is reminiscent of a soulful mix between the Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan& The Band, with the soul of Joe Cocker and Bill Withers. Heavy with Hammond organ, smokin harmonica, slide guitar, and loaded with the energy of nationally recognized vocalist and songwriter, Jason Downing; the band makes for an incredible live experience.
JD&MG have a passion for sharing their music, soul, and positive vibes with a large and diverse population of people. They also have integrity and a kind attitude that has given them the professional reputation of being very easy to work with, and that always gets them invited back!
We are looking forward to sharing our music with you soon!
and remember, Peace Will Win!
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Jason Downing & Musketeer Gripweed
The Most Soul In Colorado!
Unmatched Performance Energy, Gutbucket Soul, and an old school/organic songwriting approach continues to propel Jason Downing & Musketeer Gripweed into the hearts and minds of musicians and fans. JD&MG have played over 500 shows across the country, including having the honor of opening BOTH days for Buddy Guy and Taj Mahal at the Pindale Blues festival last year.
JD&MG have a passion for sharing their music, soul, and positive vibes with a large and diverse population of people, and they also have integrity and a kind attitude that has given them the professional reputation of being very easy to work with, and always gets them invited back!
We are looking forward to sharing our music with you soon!
For Jason Downing & Musketeer Gripweed
booking, info, music, and Mo, contact:
Phunkstylee Productions
970-443-9504/allan@phunkstylee.com/www.phunkstylee.com
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Hi Jason! It's Toby from Shaped.....your friend/fan. Looks like your thinkin' about doing some "recording." Good!!! You should DO, THAT!!! I know M.G. has a wonderful message(I believe)for everyone in our "community" and....... the world. (That has been my experience w/you anyway) I believe in it! You've shared some "Value" w/me in that msg. I know you like 'fishin'. Me too! It Looks like you've been to "Cabella's" and, have a great "sales-fisher-person" helping you plan the next fishing trip into the "salt" water maybe.....Exciting! I'm sending good thoughts/energy to you and yours M.G.!! Stay "muddy" and "GREEN"! Luv, Toby....(in the "Green Room")
Hey Jason! You my heroe bro! I cant wait to see you again at S.L.F. Id like to come out of the sound tent and play a happy tune with y'all. Good thoughts to you and yours! Toby
Hey there – FGC is hitting Colorado this week for a run of four great shows! Not one, but TWO, appearances at Denver’s Dancin’ in the Streets Fest August 7-9, including a Friday latenight at Quixote’s, and a Sunday evening performance between Leftover Salmon’s sets. We’ll also make our debut at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre near Fort Collins on Saturday, and return to 320 South in Breckenridge for a show with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band the following Tuesday. Click the image below for more info about each show at our website. It should be a great run, and we hope you can join us!
We also want to invite our Myspace friends to connect with us on Facebook. Click the links for the FGC Group and FGC Page, both great ways to stay in touch with the band and link up with other fans.
My debut single ROLLIN' IN THE HEY is currently #83 on the Music Row Breakout Chart and is poised to move into the top 75 WITH A BULLET!!!. Request it at your local radio station today and CLICK ON THE ALBUM COVER BELOW TO BUY THE ENTIRE CD FOR A LIMITED TIME FOR ONLY $5.00.
Just stoppin by to say hi and let you know that we have posted 2 new
songs on our profile! When you get a sec check 'em out and let us know
what you think!! Hope to hear from you soon!
Hello my friend. I would like to invite you to check out my new poem called "I Am a Storm". Just click the picture below and the storm will take you to my blog. Thank you, -byron
Sorry to spam you, we know it's lame. But, we're releasing our debut CD Zugenruhe next Friday (May 22nd) at Avogadro's Number right here in Fort Collins, and we would really love to see you there! The show starts at 9pm and is all ages and only costs $3. There will be an afterparty to be announced at the show. Thanks for putting up with our shameless self promotion. We really hope you can make it. -Alana, Brett & Erin (Stella Luce)
