Management/Booking:
Russ Friedell
Hey Baby! Entertainment
jimkata@gmail.com
607.437.9326
Street Team:
Sarah Hammer
jimkatastreetteam@gmail.com
Influences
The Talking Heads, Led Zeppelin, Jay-z, Rage Against the Machine, Phish, Air, Frank Zappa, Ween, Genesis, Beck, Dre, Primus, Rush, Chemical Brothers, and all kinds of beats, tunes, and melodies.
Just when you think you've heard it all, Jimkata has emerged from the modern musical world to convince you otherwise. Members Evan Friedell (lead vocals/guitar), Aaron Gorsch (guitar/synthesizer), Dave Rossi (bass) and Packy Lunn (drums) have set out to create original rock music 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, sampling, and electronic drums the sound is a reminder of the modern lengths that a fourtet can reach without leaving their rock roots. While inspired by the world of improvisational and progressive music, Jimkata focuses on song structure, textures, layers and vibrant world conscious 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. To keep up with their fans they released The Haunt Sampler Live in the spring of 2008. 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, Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, Up North Festival and Starscape Festival among others. Jimkata has been fortunate to share the bill with such acts as Snoop Dogg, The Disco Biscuits, Bob Weir and Ratdog, The Wailers and Umphrey’s McGee.
Hearts racing and music flowing after a successful spring and summer tour, Jimkata released their highly anticipated debut full length LP “Burn My Money” on September 4, 2009 as both a free online download and hard copy disc. Featuring 13 tracks of road-tested tunes and unheard material, “Burn My Money” goes beyond Jimkata's powerful live sound to explore an accessible yet original musical experience guaranteed to keep their fans listening over and over. With the release of “Burn My Money” Jimkata is embarking on their biggest East Coast tour to date with stops in New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore among many others.
With the release of their new record there is no doubt that Jimkata is dedicated to one thing: inspiring every set of ears they can reach, leaving fans feeling powerful and alive!
Jimkata interviewed by James Niche of ACT:LIVE TV @ The Dubland Underground 10/2/09!!
Jimkata performing "This Place" at Castaways in Ithaca, NY on Halloween 10/31/09.
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
Jimkata 12/28: New York City, NY's Friend Space (Top 12)
Jimkata 12/28: New York City, NY has 4060 friends.
The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter “J”. Played one of your tracks last week in an attempt to get the brainy folk up to speed on the gloriousness that is Jam.
god damnit fella's, just sitten here drinkin some beers, jammmin out to both albums, and what you guys are able to produce, is just mind blowing, and life changing.. i don't know how many times i've seen u live, but. i would love to make it to saratoga springs this weekend, i have family up there, and it's about time with we all chill, and slam some car bombs together, so much love for you fuckers! please don't stop creating the sweet harmonies... Travey Trav
Thank you so much for being friends with Among Criminals!
We are coming back to Philly for an all ages benefit show Dec 18th at the World Cafe Live. Proceeds will go to Calling All Crows helping Sudenese woman in refugee camps.
Among Criminals Dec 18th, 7pm All Ages World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St, Phila PA
CTS is touring with Ayurveda this fall and will be rockin’ in your area – This Halloween. At Castaways in Ithaca, NY www.castawaysithica.com, Saturday, October 31, 2009
Yo fella's, how goes it? lol, just wanted to drop by an show some love, i had great time last nite at the Jazz Cafe, And you guys blew that place apart, amazing show, i wish the turn out coulda been better for you, crowd wise, but hey, it didn't stop you guys from playin a sick set. Sorry i had to fly coupe last nite, but the girl was pretty loaded, as was i. Did you guys find a hotel? and arrive all right? i hope so.. Take Care Guys, Peace and Love. Travey Trav
HEY HEY HEY !!! Thanks for checking us out. We're set to play in Williamsport THIS SAT. Oct. 10th at KIMBALLS PUB ! Come "get distinguished" with us at KIMBALLS PUB ! For more info on this show and everything J.O.D. go to WWW.JODBAND.COM Thanks again for supporting local music YOU ROCK ! Cheers...J.O.D.
Hey Bro's, GREAT TIME LAST NIGHT. YOU ROCK!!!!! Keep on keeping on. We hope to play with you guys in the near future. Let's keep each other posted. Peace & Love AudioInflux
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