Management/Booking:
Russ Friedell
Hey Baby! Entertainment
jimkata@gmail.com
607.437.9326
Influences
The Talking Heads, Led Zeppelin, Jay-z, Rage Against the Machine, Phish, Air, Frank Zappa, Ween, Beck, Dre, Primus, Rush, Chemical Brothers, and all kinds of beats, tunes, and melodies.
Sounds Like
Something New yet perhaps familiar...ooooo
Jambase.com CD Review
By: Johnny Goff
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?StoryID=12501
In the suburban Haight 'n' Ashbury college town where one of the slogans is "Ithaca: 10 square miles surrounded by reality," one might assume the profession of musician is as common as professor or plumber. Which makes it even more astounding that one of the best up-and-coming bands from Ithaca has yet to be heard of by half the town, let alone the masses outside the rolling hills of Upstate New York. Jimkata is an experimental rock quartet consisting of four twenty-somethings, and their inaugural, self-titled, self-released, five-song album is full of roller-coaster tempos, blended harmonies and refreshingly tight vocals that never lets the listener get too comfortable.
Riding the fine line of jam and alternative rock, Jimkata’s sound is like farm grown produce: crisp and fresh. Fixated on themes of change - uprooting from the past and potential risks when stepping out into life – guitarist-lead vocalist Evan Friedell's incredibly unique baritone and delivery make the album’s few mundane "jam moments" irrelevant. "Submarine" immediately brings Oysterhead to mind with David Rossi's deliberate bassline and drummer Packy Lunn’s precise pouncing into a six-minute schizophrenic kickdown with nicely layered keyboard samples. The following two tracks are a well-song mix of Frank Zappa, 311 and Pearl Jam as lead guitarist Aaron Gorsch shows his versatility, moving from structured, synchronized consistency into soprano ballad busting licks on "The Scene" and "All in the Mind."
The final cut, "Mind Crossing," isn't very technically or creatively demanding but it's sure as hell the most fun. With a nonsensical chorus, a highly infectious dance beat and a couple well-timed breaks in the 'untz,' this nearly 8-minute closer leaves the listener pleasantly confused, intrigued and ready to listen again. Like watching The Usual Suspects for the first time, you'll definitely catch something else the next time around.
Just when you think you've heard it all, Jimkata has emerged from the depths of the modern collective conscience to convince you otherwise. Members Evan Friedell (lead vocals/guitar), Aaron Gorsch (guitar/keys/vocals), Dave Rossi (bass/vocals) and Packy Lunn (drum kit/vocals) have set out to create a sound that is both new and timeless.
Described as "one of the best up-and-coming bands" by jambase.com, Jimkata can best be described as electro-rock. Combining hair-raising rock and roll with an industrial touch of synthesizers, the sound has powerful momentum and their songs leave permanent impressions. While this four piece is inspired by the world of improvisational and progressive music, Jimkata focuses on song structure, textures, layers and vibrant lyrics.
After releasing their debut self-titled 5 track EP in the summer of 2007 Jimkata kept doing what they do best - playing explosive live shows up and down the East Coast to ever expanding crowds. Keeping up with their fans they released The Haunt Sampler Live in the spring of 2008 and as their hard work and live shows began to turn the ears of music lovers new and old they made career-defining performances that summer festival season at Camp Bisco, Up North Festival and Starscape Festival among others. Jimkata has been fortunate enough to share the bill with such acts at Snoop Dogg, The Disco Biscuits, Bob Weir and Ratdog, The Wailers and Umphrey’s McGee.
Hearts racing and music flowing after a successful summer and fall tour, Jimkata has returned to the studio to record their highly anticipated debut studio album. Featuring 11 tracks of road-tested tunes and unheard material, this album seeks to present Jimkata's powerful live sound in a well-produced studio frame. While working hard in the studio to release their album in time for the summer festival season Jimkata is embarking on their biggest East Coast tour to date with stops in New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore among many others.
With all of this work on their plate there is no doubt that Jimkata is dedicated to one thing: moving and inspiring every set of ears they can reach, leaving fans feeling powerful and alive!
Spring Tour 2009 @ Bowery Poetry Club in New York City - Roll with the Punches - 2-28-09
Jimkata playing "When the Day Comes" at The Haunt in Ithaca, NY November 2007
Jimkata playing "Place of Dreams" on The Commons in Ithaca, NY August 2008
MEETING OF THE MINDS II September 11-13, 2009 Mountain View Park Wind Gap, PA (20 miles North of Bethlehem) 17 Bands $30 Presale A full weekend of camping & music
ARTISTS:
Juggling Suns Cabinet Jimkata Bohemian Sunrise Hexbelt The Big Dirty Backwoods Experiment Dakini Herbie Agent Moosehead Fellswoop Chester River Runoff UZO Displaced Peoples The Backroad South Mountain Pass Trippin on Nothing Tomm Dunn * Kyle Morgan * Mike Miz Erik From Baltimore * Will Bowers * Amanda Penecale
Meeting of the Minds II will be a full weekend musical extravaganza featuring 17 bands, late-night jams, fire performances, numerous solo artists, light shows, kids activities, food & craft vendors, camping, and music. The site, located just 20 miles north of Allentown, is a beautiful 30-acre, privately owned property in Wind Gap, PA. Our new venue features plenty of woodsy camping, permanent stage, showers, and electricity access for RV’s.
Presale tickets are just $30 for this event and include a full weekend of camping & music.
MEETING OF THE MINDS II September 11-13, 2009 Mountain View Park Wind Gap, PA (20 miles North of Bethlehem) 17 Bands $30 Presale A full weekend of camping & music
ARTISTS:
Juggling Suns Cabinet Jimkata Bohemian Sunrise Hexbelt The Big Dirty Backwoods Experiment Dakini Herbie Agent Moosehead Fellswoop Chester River Runoff UZO Displaced Peoples The Backroad South Mountain Pass Trippin on Nothing Tomm Dunn * Kyle Morgan * Mike Miz Erik From Baltimore * Will Bowers * Amanda Penecale
Meeting of the Minds II will be a full weekend musical extravaganza featuring 17 bands, late-night jams, fire performances, numerous solo artists, light shows, kids activities, food & craft vendors, camping, and music. The site, located just 20 miles north of Allentown, is a beautiful 30-acre, privately owned property in Wind Gap, PA. Our new venue features plenty of woodsy camping, permanent stage, showers, and electricity access for RV’s.
Presale tickets are just $30 for this event and include a full weekend of camping & music.
Another gig of the Big Ig is already upon us this Wedneday May 20 at 8 PM at the Cyber Cafe. This time it will be the "Core Four" - Randy McStine - guitar, Al Miele - drums, Jamie Osterhout - bass, and John Kanaz - boards. Hope to see you there.
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