MODERNISTS
Patrick Flynn (Guitar & Vocals) :
Robin Flynn (Fender Rhodes, Organ, Keys & Vocals) :
Matt Jollo (Percussion) :
Kachina Lewis (Featured Lead Vocals) :
Cattharina Sheperd (Tenor Saxophone & Flute) :
Martin Kay (Alto Saxophone) :
Graig Naughton (Drums) :
Paul Blasi (Bass) : ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
POST MODERNISTS
Eugene Dennison (Drums) :
'Franks' (Drums) :
Ezra Dennison (Bass & Vocals) :
Tim Pickering (Keys) :
Phil (Philly Phil) Close (keys) :
Buzz J Coleman (keys) :
Zachary Makepeace (Drums) :
Jason Paulos (Drums) :
Grant Gerahty (Drums) :
Paul Berger (Trumpet) :
Mel Edser (Saxophone) :
Carey Doolan (Trumpet) :
Nick Brown (Vocals - Big Score era) :
David Tomley (Vocals - Samuel Jackson era) :
Brendan Hui (Vocals) :
Katrina Sandbach (Backing Vocals) :
Jim Mortimer (Vocals) :
Influences
Incognito, Curtis Mayfield, Azymuth, Banda Black Rio, Brand New Heavies, Tim Maia, Isaac Hayes, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Chic, Brothers Johnson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sade, Crazy Penis, Masters at Work, Marvin Gaye, Osibisa, Steely Dan, One Million Dollars, Victor Davies, Cunnie Williams, Kyoto Jazz Massive.
Modernists were formed in 1998 by Patrick and Robin Flynn to write and perform original music inspired by blaxploitation movie soundtracks, funk and soul.
Early incarnations saw them independently release the EP 'Samuel Jackson' (2000, Sub Bass) which is now only available in the USA. The title track 'Samuel L Jackson is The Man' was appreciated by The Man himself during one of his stints in Sydney.
Following the national release of their debut album Big Score (featuring Nick Brown on lead vocals) (2005, Modern Soul/MGM) the band’s Flynn brothers and percussionist Matt Jollo embarked on a musical odyssey through Brazil. On their return they re-established their partnership with well known Sydney vocalist Kachina Lewis (as heard on Ministry of Sound Chill Out Sessions 5 & 6) and the latest incarnation of the Modernists was born.
Modernists featuring Kachina develops a new sound for the band, combining their blaxploitation roots with acid jazz and funk and mixing in the rhythms of Brazil. Their live shows are a dynamic affair incorporating the soulful presence of Kachina as well as the energy of massed percussion. This fusion of acid jazz, funk, samba-school style percussion and club grooves throw up some unique, original sounds. As some Brasileiro-Australians have described them, the music is occasionally 'Samba-Kanguru'!
The band are currently finishing off 3 tracks with Kachina: 'Summer Jive', 'Latina' & 'Minha Carioca Favrita'.
From 2007 onwards, the band will be adopting what they call 'The Incognito Model' (based on their favourite outfit's approach to music) whereby they continue to write and perform with a range of 'featured vocalists). Also on the drawing board is a return to Brazil for a promotional tour, recording some new bossanova influenced tracks in Portuguese, and of course more gigging up and down the east coast of Australia.
Come see us and Artisan Guns support our buddies Ziko as they release their sweet new album Ghostships on Friday October 24th at Whammy Bar in St Kevins Arcade, doors from 9pm.
Hello fellow Muso,
The band and I would love for you to join us at the Vanguard this Sat, to celebrate independent music and the launch of my new EP. As special night of Soul & Rock.
You can book now for Dinner & Show by clicking on the image below. Hope to see you there.
Much Love
Ms. Baker
Exclusive bonus track edition of new digital single The Hook (feat. Spleen & Celena Glenn), with remixes by DJ Spinna and Stefan Rogall – mpathiq, available from August 12 on DancetracksDigital. com.
Hello!
Well, if you missed the sumptuous Sunday sounds last month HAVE NO FEAR! We're back @ The Mac (and if you make it down I'll crack your back, cut you some slack, and give you a smack - but only if you're into that kind of thing..) So wack on a great big jack-et and come down for one helluva racket!
So:
EVERY SUNDAY IN AUGUST
5-8PM @ THE MAC
Cnr Wentworth & Golbourn St, Surry Hills.
Hello!
Just letting you know I'll be taking over Sunday Soul sessions @ The Mac for the month. So wack on a great big coat and come down to a place that is sure to put the heat in your collar!
So:
EVERY SUNDAY IN JULY
5-8PM @ THE MAC
Cnr Wentworth & Golbourn St, Surry Hills.
hey all you modern folk! just thought I would let you know I am playing this Saturday night at the Macquarie hotel - Surry hills Sat 24th May cnr Wentworth and Goulburn St's from 8pm swing by if you're round~! lea :)
'MEZCLA' will be looking forward to the coming of summer and dusting off the webs of the 'mods' and doing a one off performance with tha band that matters most...hehehe We'll kick it mun! Basement sounds gooood i reckon? Obviously a lil' pre show then? x
