This is the "official" myspace page for ekoostik Hookah (well...as official as we get, anyway)
Our tour dates are on our official site in somewhat more detail (ticket prices, times, openers, etc) than they are here on myspace.
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What is Schwamail? It's a monthly or so newsletter from ekoostik hookah with tour dates, news, a contest and early announcements about tickets and such. It comes in HTML format right to you via e-mail.
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L to R: Dave Katz, Cliff Starbuck, John Mullins, Eric Lanese, Steve Sweney
Dave Katz - keys, acoustic guitar, vocals
Eric Lanese - drums
John Mullins - guitar, vocals
Cliff Starbuck - bass
Steve Sweney - lead guitar.
One of the most original and energetic acts around today, ekoostik hookah is the nucleus of a family drawn to its lucid, improvisational treatment of psychedelic rock n roll, blues, funk, jazz and bluegrass layered with rich harmonies. Born early in 1991 in a smoky basement bar, the band has been continually evolving, cultivating a sound that has perked the ears of contemporaries and attracted fans who travel miles to hear them play.
The Ohio-based band began jamming during weekly open-mic nights when vocalist/keyboardist Dave Katz, lead guitarist Steve Sweney, bassist Cliff Starbuck and guitarist/vocalist John Mullins had full-time gigs with popular bands. The ensemble quickly found a following and began this odyssey when a stranger who heard them at a party bankrolled a trip to the studio to record Under Full Sail. By the end of recording, band
members had committed themselves full-time to ekoostik hookah. Drummer Eric Lanese joined in 1993. Since its birth ekoostik hookah has independently handled every aspect of its growth.
ekoostik hookah has played in more than 30 states at venues including New Yorks Wetlands Preserve, Chicagos House of Blues, Clevelands Nautica Stage, Atlantas Variety Playhouse, Boulders Fox Theater, Columbus Promowest Pavilion, Clevelands House of Blues, LA's Whiskey a Go-Go and San Franciscos Great American Music Hall. In 1997 hookah was invited to play at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ekoostik hookah played its first international shows in June 1999 in Negril, Jamaica. Since then the band has traveled back to Jamaica (in 2002), to the Netherlands in 2003 and back to Jamaica in 2006, bringing their fans along each time.
ekoostik hookah (official)'s Friend Space (Top 12)
Damn Cliff! I dont want u to go! But I do wish you the very best in whatever you do! I'll totally back you in whatever! As to Eh! You'll still see me around! Change is good sometimes! My best of wishes to both Cliffy and Eh!
Okay I am totally going to cry right now. First Ed and now Cliff. I swear to God Sweney if you leave I think I will lock myself in a room and never come out. I wish you the best Cliff but damn does it make me sad. You know I have an ekoostik hookah tatoo its a schwa and it says "Ohio Grown" that's how serious I fucking love you guys. See you at the new years show.
hey guy ill see you at the show in clevland you guys always did a good job after thanksgiving i rember i seen ya all in 98 at the oden in clevland the day after thanksgiving it was a blast its alway good to have all you all home for the holidaze happy thanksgiving to all cant wait wait itill april the beach im pumped
i so dont want 2 c u go, but 4 u ill say Good Luck Cliff, im so sad i have 2 go b bside myself so i can let it out:( i will c yall at headliners and im so sure ill need a hug! *peace, lov n trees* hookahheather:(