John is influenced by Bowie, Crowded House, Radiohead, Peter Gabriel.
Pete is influenced by Alan Holdsworth, Weather Report, Miles Davis, Robert Fripp.
Rebecca's influences:
Jose James, Bjork, Maria Callas, Thom Yorke, Thievery Corporation, Sia, Tori Amos, Sarah Vaughn, Radiohead, Dinah Washington,Tomita, Cocteau Twins, Zero 7, Portishead, Massive Attack, World Music, Dance Music, Joni Mitchel, Fiona Apple, Herbie Hancock, Edith Piaf, Imogen Heap, Eryka Badu, Evanescense, John Lennon, Prince, Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye, George Benson, Ray Charles, Ravel, Debussy, Mahler, Miles Davis, Billie Holiday
Myztico influences: (In no particular order) Our Divine Creator (with whom all is possible), my Parents, my sister Martha, my late brother William, my niece Helena, my nephew William Matthew, Ren Udae, Antone Pagan, Rebecca Jayne, Dalai Lama, Robert Johnson, Louis Armstrong, DLJ, Heiroynmous Bosch, Daniel Lanois, Salvador Dali, Martin Luther King, Brian Eno, Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Beatles, The Doors, Carlos Castaneda, Alex Grey, Muddy Waters, Albert Collins, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Buddha, Malcolm X, Bjork, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Radiohead, Tinariwen, Miles Davis, Ali Farka Toure, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Gil Scott-Heron, Curtis Mayfield, Radiohead, Outkast, Rage against the Machine, Rolling Stones, Freddie/Albert and BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, David Icke, Ry Cooder, Buena Vista Social Club, Jeff Beck, Lou Reed, Mark Knopfler, Buddy Guy, Allen Ginsberg, Charles Bukowski, Luis Bunuel, Stanley Kubrik, Jan Kounen, Alejandro Jodorwosky, Martin Scorcesse, Bruce Lee, George Carlin, Bill Hicks, Richard Pryor, The Last Poets, Timothy Leary, Terrance McKenna, Graham Hancock, David Lynch, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Howling Wolf, Johnny Cash, Daniel Pinchbeck, shamanism, vision quests, freedom builders, sacred plant teachers, alien intelligece, quetzacoatl and so much more..my sonic flow is dedicated to my dear brother William (a fellow musician) whom passed away 2-12-08', miss you bro' I'll see you in the next world!!!
OFF The GRID, is a collaboration between John and Pete Cox, a/k/a The Cox Brothers and Lead singer of Hull's, UK groove band R'EYA -Rebecca Robyns along with NYC Multi-Media Visionary Surrealist artist/ guitarist Myztico. Formed in May 2009 based upon mutual admiration and respect for each others music, "Off the GRID" are an acoustic quartet that fuses a variety of styles that range from Jazz, Funk, Soul, World, Ambient, and Flamenco & Rock groove elements.
***** OFF the GRID cd "Aspiracion" , can now be purchased here, for each cd sold a £1- donation will be made to the One Water cause:
http://www.onedifference.org/node/22910
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"OFF the GRID's" debut cd is now available, listen to some of the tracks on this space. OTG is honoured to be part of the "ONE DIFFERENCE Foundation". The PlayPump® uses a specially crafted children’s roundabout to pump water from deep underground. So, as children spin on the roundabout, fresh, clean water is pumped from a borehole into a storage tank for use by the entire community. Providing accessible clean drinking water to villages in need. For every cd sold OTG contributes £1- to this foundation. Please visit: www.onedifference.org
Rebecca Robyns; UK born Chanteuse, began studying Classical music/Singing/Double Bass and Piano at the age of 8. Studied jazz singing in New York City with Martin St Lawrence, who worked previously with such legends as Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee, Martin was a huge influence on me and was also a "lifesaver" helping me to find my sound and encouraging me to write my own material. Whilst studying in NYC, I met Myztico and formed a collaboration together working on various projects implementing an eclectic jazz vibe to Electronica, TripHop, and Ambient soundscapes. We founded the UK based Jazz/Funk band "R'EYA" in the autumn of 2007 playing the local northeast band circuit. Rebecca is also part of the Jazz duo w/Pete Cox known as "Bandiqui". She is currently putting the final touches "OFF The GRID" debut cd, and touring the UK circuit in support of the cd. www.myspace.com/rebeccarobyns72
John Cox; Hull - UK born singer/songwriter/instrumentalist/producer started writing songs influenced by David Bowie and Steve Harley at about 15 years of age. He formed the post punk band ‘Clox’ in the early eighties who had Radio 1 airplay with their first single, ‘Looking The Part’ on the John Peel, Kid Jensen and Peter Powell shows. This band then became a recording vehicle and eventually morphed into ‘Unstable’ featuring Tiff Lacey on lead vocals, and in the mid nineties released a song ‘Anti Social’ which became a popular student radio song and reached number 6 in the national Student Radio Chart.
Currently John sings & plays acoustic guitar with lead guitarist big brother Pete as 'COX BROTHERS', and of course is a founding member of 'OFF the GRID'. Last year, 2008, he produced his first solo album 'New Moon', and has also produced albums recently for Val Marshall who has received Radio 2 airplay on the Bob Harris show. For info/samples of John's solo work please checkout : www.myspace.com/johncoxmusic
Pete Cox: Pete was born in Cottingham, England. Started playing the Viola aged 7,moving on to the Guitar aged 12. Initially inspired by the Beatles and the Stones, then later, Blues, Rock, and Jazz. His first real gigging band was formed in (with Brother John) 1978, playing 'progressive jazzrock' lasting for about a year. In the 80's played in many local Yorkshire based rock bands, including, CLOCKS, Sign Language, Jude, and The LoveBombs. Spent three years living in London in the mid 80's playing mainly in 'Jazz-fusion' bands. In the late 90's, Pete continued with a varied and fruitful musical career, including a recent 9 year spell with Blondie tribute band Heart of Glass." A musical journeyman, Pete is also a founding member of "OFF the GRID", also showcasing his multiple music spectrums with his experimental fusion band "Fear of Bicycles". www.myspace.com/fearofbicycles
Myztico Campo; Cuban born, raised in Hell's Kitchen NYC is a multi media Visionary Surrealist. He plays both rhythm/lead acoustic guitar as well as creating the art design for "OFF the GRID". Tico (as his friends call him) has toured the States and Europe and was part of the NYC music scene with the poetic/political rock group "HEAL!" fronted by Stephan Ielpi (ex-frontman for the False Prophets). He also was a founding member of the funk rock group "X-IT-5" with his late brother, singer William Campo touring the states. Tico was also founding member of the teen-guerrilla style improvisational theatre group "The Family Life Theatre" touring the states with this on the edge theatre troupe for over 3 years. His art/music/videos can be further explored at his site: www.myztico.mosaicglobe.com and his art shirt design shop: www.myztico.spreadshirt.com
OFF the GRID proudly supports the efforts of "ONE WATER"
Oh my my! What a fabulous album people! I had it on twice in a row the other night, I love it so much! So inspiring - I'll be playing it to everyone I know!
Fantastic gig at the Green Dragon on Saturday - thanks for inviting us - a fab night was had by all. Love the new Dirty Secret song. You guys looked like you really had fun while you were playing. I'm so gutted at the moment as I've waited eagerly to listen to your CD but as I've just moved house, I haven't been able to play your CD yet - all I have is my iPod! That shall be remedied tonight however, when I shall have access to a CD player. Dying to hear it! Thanks again folks - and you'll be one of the first to get a copy of our CD when it's ready.
Off The Grid...literally blown away. A great party and your performance last night was clearly a statment of intent. Loving the CD ( No 1 in series) and a real pleasure to know you guys and have you as friends.
Thanks for the great night tonight - good luck with the your part in One Foundation - I'll do my bit to get word around about the band and the cause. Really looking forward to listening to and reviewing the CD.
So pleased Tico's graphic was on the CD cover - may have to frame it!
You know... amidst all the insecurity that's been occuring in my neck of the woods.. I finally sat down to give this site a proper listen. And.. it seems to have an interesting, and personally noticeable quality that would work really well, particularly at the smaller established mature venues. Room for keyboards/occasional drum machine..? But 3 guitarists and no bass... Mmnn..? - Catch you later, Tim x
