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Pia Mater
Progressive / Funk / Jam Band



ROCHESTER, New York
United States

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Last Login:  11/24/2009
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Member Since2/13/2006
Band Websitewww.piamatermusic.com
Band MembersPhotobucket -Drums & Percussion

Photobucket - Bass & Vocals

Photobucket - Guitar & Vocals

InfluencesThe Beatles, Umpreey's Mcgee, Widespread Panic, The Meters, Otis Redding, The Grateful Dead, The Budos, Alan Hawkshaw, Django Reinhardt, The New Mastersounds, Al Green, Phish, Levon Helm, Miles, Dylan, Howard Wales, Beck, Nina Simone, James Brown, John Scofield, Zep, Grant Green, Jose Gonzalez, The Band, Zappa, Bill Withers, Radiohead, The Black Keys, Herbie Hancock, Oteil Burbridge, Mulatu Astatke, Jimmy Smith, Jethro Tull, Otis Grove, The Stones, Edenheight, Marc Ribot, J. McGriff, The Allmans, David Axelrod, The Duo, Bob Marley, The Apples, Talking Heads, James Gang, Charlie Parker, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Lack of Afro, Steely Dan, Big Organ, George Harrison, Young Holt Unlimited, J.Cash, MMW, Mule, Soulive, Pearl Jam, Stranger Cole, Rhine Oaks, Stevie Ray, Funk Factory, CCR, Claypool, The Link 4, Luther Dickinson, Spencer Davis Group, Ray Charles, John McLaughlin, Dr. John, Reconstruction, Andy Hess, Dusty Springfield, Outformation, New Soul Underground, Jelly Jazz, Groove Collective, Henry Butler, John Keane, Grisman, The Grits, Marvin Gaye, Sean Hayes, Traffic, Lowell George, Fast3, B.B. King, Bruce Hornsby, Howard Tate, Elvis Presley, Cardova3, John Patton, Sugarman3, Nirvana, The Doors, Dire Straits, Beta Band, STS9, The Haggis Horns, Sam Cooke, Soundgarden, Howlin Wolf, J.J. Cale, Hendrix, The Drive By Truckers, Curtis Mayfield, Derek and the Dominos, M. Saunders, Sly, Quantic, Wolfmother, Oakley Hall, Neil Young, The New Deal, GnR, MMJ, Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples, DDBB, The Dap-Kings, Jackie Wilson, Santana, Van Morrison, Parliment, Tower of Power, King Crimson, Tool, The Kinks, Bruce Springsteen, Portishead, Jamiroquai, Rush...
Sounds Like Progressive Funk Rock with an addiction to improvisation. With a focus on writing great songs, this could mean many different things, from a four minute pop song, to a ten minute progressive suite. Get them on stage, and be prepared to have these songs expand.

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Record LabelBrain Food Music/River Bottom Studios
Type of LabelIndie


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Mutant Bass

Mutant Bass



Nov 17 2009 2:31 AM

whut up!!! how's everything in here? hope all is well with life and music!

it's been a while!

hope your finding time to yourself! take it easy!

---posido
www.mutantbass.com
Good Vibes Promotions

Good Vibes Promotions



Nov 10 2009 4:45 AM

FREE MUSIC AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD IN OUR BLOG!!!
CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING SHOWS!!!

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Brian & Erika

Brian & Erika



Oct 29 2009 3:24 AM

El Ka Bong (Psychedelic Reggae/Jazz Latin Jam)

El Ka Bong (Psychedelic Reggae/Jazz Latin Jam)



Oct 9 2009 11:56 PM




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Hey please sign our mailing list for updates on El Ka Bong!
Gale

Gale



Sep 14 2009 12:22 AM

Great show last night--we really enjoyed it and were very glad we were able to make it...
Townies

Townies



Sep 8 2009 1:01 PM


 


 

AudioInFlux

AudioInFlux



Jul 31 2009 11:36 AM

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Live Free Art and Music Fest!

Live free Art and



Jul 27 2009 10:26 PM

Can't wait to see you there!
Hidden Acres Music Farm

Hidden Acres Music Farm



Jul 26 2009 4:20 PM

Check out our next event - hope to see ya there!!!

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Kevin Kinsella

Kevin Kinsella



Jul 22 2009 11:41 AM

Greetings…!

Founding member and former front man of John Brown’s Body Kevin Kinsella returns to Southern Cali August 1 to perform with Elijah Emmanuel and the Revelations. Come out and show some love!

A typical Kevin Kinsella set includes his new original reggae, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant music and classic JBB songs.

Tickets $13 adv/$15 dos. Ages 21+.

More info: http://www.bellyup.com

Sample tunes: http://www.myspace.com/kevinkinsella

Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kevin-Kinsella/52546217044

Elijah Emmanuel: http://www.myspace.com/elijahemmanuel

Also check out the new, official 10 Ft. Ganja Plant myspace: http://www.myspace.com/10FtGanjaPlant420

New 10 Ft. Ganja Plant album “Bush Rock” out now and available online: http://www.roir-usa.com/8308.htm

Give thanks all the while and big UPs to Kevin Kinsella for keeping the I-Town Reggae vibe alive all these years!

Half Past Four

Half Past Four



Jul 19 2009 12:44 AM

Thanks for the add!
Half Past Four

Half Past Four



Jul 16 2009 4:53 PM

Thank you so much for being our friend. Prog on!

Half Past Four
Mitchell Enertainment

Mitchell Enertainment



Jul 13 2009 11:59 PM

Closing the festival Saturday Nite 1:30 AM!!! Get your tix from them now!
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Filthy Funk ["EKLECTRIC" drops DEC19]

Filthy Funk ["EKLECTRIC" drops DEC19]



Jul 7 2009 10:02 PM

What up?! Filthy Funk has posted a new song with Danielle Ponder called "Free". We are hard at work on a new FF album and wanted to share some new sounds with you. Please let us know what you think. Peace.

Funkatron 09'
AudioInFlux

AudioInFlux



Jun 25 2009 10:35 PM

Hey nice job guys on the Dub Land show sounded great

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Lucifer the Mirror

Lucifer the Mirror



Jun 22 2009 1:48 AM

what up playerrrsss
The Weekend Off Festival

The Weekend Off Festival



Jun 18 2009 11:53 AM


The Current (on hiatus)

The Current (on hiatus)



Jun 16 2009 5:22 PM

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SUPPORT THE BANDS COMING OUT!! IF YOU ARE LOCAL OF COURSE =]

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shapes of states



Jun 3 2009 11:30 AM

cannot wait for the weekend off!
Mitchell Enertainment

Mitchell Enertainment



May 21 2009 10:35 PM

You guys ready to rock??? I am!! 2 months and counting............!!!
yoyo

yoyo



May 21 2009 1:20 PM

Thanks for being friends :)
Hope you our like old school soul.
moe

moe



May 19 2009 9:42 PM

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Camp Bisco

Camp Bisco



May 15 2009 7:08 PM

Hey there Pia Mater,

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See you at Camp Bisco!

Doc Norris

Doc Norris



May 14 2009 3:14 AM

Thanks for playing our reunion show guys! You are all professionals and rock so hard!!!
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May 12 2009 4:41 PM

Hey, thanks for the friendship!!

Michael, Photography by Public Image
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