the Skatalities, the Slackers, the Specials, Desmond Dekker, Bob Marley, Ozomatli, Op Ivy, Goldfinger, John Coltrane, Mikes Davis, Charles Mingus, Tholenous Monk
Fight the urge to judge this band by their name; Liquid Cheese does not sound like "liquid cheese." There is no oozing squishiness when they're on stage. They are solid, precise, energizing and satisfying (if liquid cheese could be described as satisfying, then there may be a correlation, after all). They really should make it more apparent why they chose their band namefor now I'll write it off as some insanely funny inside joke and be content that they, at least, understand.
In the same way that a hybrid of Spanish and English dialect has become known as "Spanglish," Southwestern bands enamored by ska music have added their homegrown flavors and spices to come up with a subgenre of ska called, well ... there's no name for it yet.
But bands like El Paso's Liquid Cheese, the members of which likely grew up surrounded by a fair amount of Spanish and Mexican music, are fusing the music born in Jamaica in the early '60s with their traditions and arriving at something that is easily danceable, full of energy and highly entertaining. At the same time, it pays homage to their roots.
Each incarnation of ska music, referred to as "waves," is characterized by a drastic change in sound, tempo or style. Could this as yet unnamed fusion of Tejano, norteño, ska, rock and punk be a new paradigm?
Formed in 1996, the group now consists of eight members including Roy Morales (guitar), Rob Keedy (Percusion/Drums) Jesse Sullivan (bass/vocals/guitar), Gilbert Uribe (guitar/percussion), Sam Sullivan (vocals/percussion/trumpet), Marco Guerrero (trombone) Jared Collins (bass) and Danny Sullivan (drums) with occasional appearances by John Michael Vasquez (Tenor Sax/Percussion/Vocals) and Doug Neal (Percussion/DJ/Vocals) Its definitive sound is the culmination of a decade of work and a handful of recordings, as well as more than 1,000 performances, some to crowds of over 10,000.
LIQUID CHEESE: Kickin' Up in the Night (2000)
A true ska-reggae album that satisfies.
LIQUID CHEESE: Lost in the Music (2003)
Ska and Reggae fused with Rock, Jazz and Salsa.
LIQUID CHEESE: Tres Equis (2005)
They capture the feel-good essence of ska, the appeal of modern rock, the musical complexity of jazz and the infectious rhythms of latin, reggae and salsa music.
Drunkmouse Records: Reggaenomics 101 (2007)
A collective journey through modern reggae, roots and ska.
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My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. An exclusive video and link to the new album is featured on my myspace blog. Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.
-Ray Stephenson
PS: This album would make a great stocking stuffer ;)
My Dear Liquid Cheese™, I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted. There is something that pulls me towards them. Di PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
We at Mentally Twisted Records LLC would like to thank you for being our friend, We don’t have time to get back to everyone, sorry about that, this is a fast paced game… Keep grinding hard, this music game has a lot to offer if you take the right steps. Keep in touch, and feel free to contact us any time, we will try and get back to you in a timely manor. Thanks for you support… Below is an update on what we are doing right now.
We looking for unsigned Male or Female Hip Hop and R&B artists from 16 to 19 years old that live in or right around Austin Texas. If that is you or someone you know then contact our Director of A&R
If you don't live in that area and you still want a chance, you will have to be able to come to Austin Texas for a meeting if you are selected. If you are above the age we are looking for, you better be "HOT"!!!
Send Digital Press Kits (Bio, Pic, Demo) to our director of A&R Mr.Arstill at Arstill619@gmail.com
Listen to Batching It's debut album "Homage" in it's entirety before it is released! CD out in January 2010! Featuring songs by NOFX, Skankin' Pickle, Swingin' Utters, Pearl Jam, Rancid, Lagwagon, Metallica, Sublime, No Use For a Name, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, No Doubt, The Descendents, Less Than Jake and Operation Ivy!
COME CHECK OUT SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND BEST QUALITY ELECTRONIC MUSIC EVENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST EACH AND EVERY FRIDAY @ CLUB 101
Tickets always avbl , at the headstand, and all that music or at the door day of show.
here's a look of whats COMING!!!
Date Venue
11.13.09 FRI NIGHT NOIZE W/ INFECTED MUSHROOM LIVE@ CLUB 101 11.20.09 ..::ROBBIE RIVERA::..@ CLUB 101 11.27.09 Above and Beyond Fri Nov. 27th @ Club 101 12.18.09 Don Diablo & Felix Cartal @ CLUB 101 1.02.10 Sander Kleinenberg
Hey whats up Liquid Cheese™ Join us on this special night as we give thanks to all our fans, street team members, all the people who have given us a chance, and anyone who has supported us over the past year. For all of those who dont know Synthteck is a local company who was born after a couple friends decided to have a desert party last year in july . Now we have hosted over 24 events in the short period of time since our inception. This would not be possible without the support we have received from all of you. Our special guest for the night will be DISCO VILLAINS