Queen, Queensryche, the Queen of England, Queens of the Stone Age, Queen Latifah, the Queens of Egypt, Queen Bees, Drag Queens, the Bees Knees, and Freddy Mercury
"Reinvents percussion..." (Fresh Air, NPR)
From edgy to impressionistic, classical to avant-garde and dance/primitivism, the music of Loop 2.4.3 takes the audience on “a really focused
and thrilling ride,” creating vibrant contemporary music that is “enrapturing and truly
alive indeed.” (NewNoise.net)
Loop 2.4.3 employs the gamut of percussion instruments, from marimba and steel drum to
tom-toms, bongos and snare drums, temple bowls and wood blocks, opera gongs and electronics. Their new
album, Zodiac Dust, uses an expanded palette including strings and two newly invented instruments.
Their music has been described as “transportive percussion odysseys,” (The Boston Phoenix) “taut compositions with a
stunning improvisational sense” (Time Out - Chicago) and as consisting of both “action adventures and reveries...
all sound[ing] like part of a well-thought-out tradition, only the tradition has never existed until now.”
(Fresh Air - NPR) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hailing from Michigan and arriving in Brooklyn via New Haven and Seattle, Loop 2.4.3 has spent the last 5
years alternately traveling and working in a Bed-Stuy loft space, focused on writing, improvising and creating their
own style. Finding themselves a bit too artsy and complex for the indie rock scene and a bit too rock and roll for the downtown
imrov and new music scene, the group rallied some friends to start their own label (Music Starts From Silence), as well as
their own summer music and arts festival (SFOS) in Bed-Stuy. Their debut record, Batterie, was captured in a one-hour session
for Sonarchy Radio (KEXP) in Seattle.
With massive cajones the group released the CD ‘as is’ with no edits, and the immediacy and vibrancy of their performances
won over many listeners. Their new album, Zodiac Dust, retains that energy while somehow becoming both more focused
and more experimental. Their innately narrative approach to instrumental writing is taken across the breadth of the entire
album. Loop 2.4.3 introduces two new instruments, the eLog and Rose Echo, and utilizes cello, violin, piano and voice,
along with their standard percussion arsenal to create a “fusing of mainstream perceptiveness and a post-modern philosophy”
that “makes Zodiac Dust something that can be listened to over and over.” (Audiophile Audition) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As active figures in a cross-world of music and art, Loop 2.4.3 has performed with Clogs, Newband (Harry Partch Ensemble), Belle Orchestre, the Books, Evan
Ziporyn, Sufjan Stevens, Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond, the Decemberists), their late mentor Robert Hohner,
dancer/choreographer Alan Good, director John Jeserun, as soloists with the Brooklyn Philharmonic at the
BAM Opera House, and at Times Square as a collaboration with Robert Indiana, Michael McKenzie and Teresa
Smith. The duo has toured internationally and performed for radio, theater, and television, including
footage for The Learning Channel and MTV, and appearances at the Sydney Festival, the London Jazz Festival, Merkin Hall,
and the Japan Society (NYC).
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Press Quotes:
"Absorbing." (Time Out New York);
"Transportive…" (Boston Phoenix);
"Mesmerizing..stunning" (Time Out Chicago);
"Reinvents percussion..." (Fresh Air, NPR);
“That only two guys beating on things could sound so orchestral will be a revelation to some listeners… “ (Lansing State Journal)
Visit www.loop243.com
Hey! It's Damon from Set Theory. We are looking for a male or female vocalist in the NY area (we're based in Westchester, NY). If you know of anyone interested, please e-mail me here. We would really appreciate any help!
Our recent songs can be heard on our MySpace page.
Thanks for the add! Head to www.cmj.com/marathon to keep posted on all our latest news and updates like how to save $45 on CMJ 09 badges! Plus learn all about our extended artist submissions deadlines (which ends in 5 days on Monday, July 27 so hurry and apply)
*CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival October 20-24*
Thanks for the add, I love your music btw!
If you get a chance, please take a listen to our first New Age release "Instrumental Piano Music" by Solo Piano Relaxing Music. We'd love to know what you think of it!
Regards
LR
Consider the Source's new album "Are you Watching Closely?" will be released Saturday May 2nd in NYC. They have a lot in store for this night including brand new tunes, live visual projections and much more! Come celebrate with them!
HI! I just want to let U and your friends know about my video premier concert. FORMER JOE JACKSON GUITARIST VINNIE ZUMMO VIDEO PREMIER PARTY SUNDAY DECEMBER 7th. 3PM @ THE CUTTING ROOM 19 West 24th Street (212) 691-1900 $12 Show starts at 3 sharp thecuttingroomcontact@gmail.com
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST SHOWING OF MY NEW VIDEO RINGO PLUS A CONCERT BY The Vinnie Zummo Trio featuring: Vinnie Zummo: guitar, Ray Marchica: drums Cameron Brown: Bass Special guest : Janice Zummo ALSO A special appearance by "The Ringo Band" featuring: Vinnie Zummo : Guitar, Bill Stuart: Drums Seth Glassman: Bass, Arne Wendt: Keys Vocals: Janice Zummo, Frank Agnello, Russell Velazquez, Jimmy O'Donnell, Tony Noe. Cello: Reed Hays
I am playing a special Get the Vote Out show Monday with
Tom Morello, Stone Gossard, Mesa and Ari, Christine Gregoire , Jim McDermott , and Mike McCready at the Showbox Market Get out and Vote Rally Nov. 3rd!
in and effort to Inspire folks to VOTE!
Please Remind your Family Friends Talk about it Vote!
Get The F*&@ Out and Vote!
It was great seeing you guys last night! My friends and I had a great time. Thanks for the invite. Sorry I couldn't stay for the whole performance but I had to get back to Queens and load my gear. See you soon!
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