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Pia Mater
Progressive / Funk / Jam Band

Every Thursday at Sully's Pub!



ROCHESTER, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/8/2009
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   Pia Mater: General Info
Member Since2/13/2006
Band Websitewww.piamatermusic.com
Band MembersPhotobucket -Drums & Percussion

Photobucket - Bass & Vocals

Photobucket - Guitar & 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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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 9 2009 9:00P
Sully’s Pub - Party in the Park Afterparty Rochester, New York
Jul 16 2009 9:00P
Sully’s Pub - Party in the Park Afterparty w/ Subsoil Rochester, New York
Jul 23 2009 9:00P
Sully’s Pub - Party in the Park Afterparty Rochester, New York
Jul 30 2009 9:00P
Sully’s Pub - Party in the Park Afterparty Rochester, New York
Aug 1 2009 1:00A
Naples Music Festival Naples, New York
Aug 6 2009 9:00P
Sully’s Pub - Party in the Park Afterparty Rochester, New York
Aug 7 2009 9:00P
Live Free Fields - Live Free Music and Arts Festival w/ The Niche and Doja and Funknut Worth, New York
Aug 14 2009 7:30P
North Fork Music Park - The Weekend Off w/ Pnuma Trio and Lazlo Holyfeld and Peanut Brittl Warsaw, New York
Sep 11 2009 9:00P
Lovin’ Cup - Pia Mater Rochester, New York

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Filthy Funk (NEW SONG "FREE" POSTED)





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


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Jun 25 2009 10:35 PM

Hey nice job guys on the Dub Land show sounded great

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Lucifer the Mirror





Jun 22 2009 1:48 AM

what up playerrrsss
The Weekend Off Festival





Jun 18 2009 11:53 AM


The Current (BAND BLOWOUT JULY 17th!)


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Jun 16 2009 5:22 PM

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

www.myspace.com/31goings

TELL YOUR FRIENDS<33
shapes of states





Jun 3 2009 11:30 AM

cannot wait for the weekend off!
Naples Music Festival III





May 21 2009 10:35 PM

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





May 21 2009 1:20 PM

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





May 19 2009 9:42 PM

pia mater
JACKSON GOODLANDER





May 18 2009 9:45 PM

Hey Pia Mater why do you always have to look so perfect? have a great monday!

Jz
Camp Bisco





May 15 2009 7:08 PM

Hey there Pia Mater,

Mixed Bag teamed up with us to bring you this cool widget. The Camp Bisco 8 widget has videos, fun links AND you and your friends can win a pair of VIP tickets! Simply by using this widget you can be a part of the fun! Feel free to share it with everyone as well!

See you at Camp Bisco!

Doc Norris





May 14 2009 3:14 AM

Thanks for playing our reunion show guys! You are all professionals and rock so hard!!!
PHOTOGRAPHY B Y P U B L I C I M A G E





May 12 2009 4:41 PM

Hey, thanks for the friendship!!

Michael, Photography by Public Image
The Buddhahood





May 12 2009 4:41 PM

Rock Your Body, Feed Your Soul!

The Buddhahood 5/16
JACKSON GOODLANDER





May 11 2009 2:16 PM

Hey Pia Mater what are you up to? Do you have any plans for the weekend? Yeah it finally stopped raining here YAY!
dana





Apr 29 2009 1:45 PM

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come dance!
Clara Bellino





Apr 24 2009 11:24 AM

Thanks for the add!

Best wishes,

Clara B.
from SF
Loyal Family (visit our booth at Rothbury)





Apr 15 2009 11:28 AM

LOYAL EARTH MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL : APR 16 thru APR 20 - Old Rock House, Downtown St.
Louis : Visit Loyalearth.com for tickets, full lineup, and more info!
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Samuel Ventura (NEW SONG!)





Apr 8 2009 4:28 PM

hey thanks for the add:) be sure to let me know what you think of the music!
Festival Candy





Apr 7 2009 5:50 PM

Mwah! hope your week goes groovy baby! just groovy!
Adonai and I





Apr 7 2009 2:32 PM

Shows this week!



Castaways is located at 413 Taughannock Blvd in Ithaca.


Friday in Rochester!



Come out and show some love!

Blessings!!
Teddy Presberg





Apr 5 2009 12:17 PM

Hey my funky friend,

Just wanted to drop a line and say check out my debut album "Blueprint of Soul" --- it is the funk! You can find it here:

Blueprint of Soul Now Available!

Also, here is the link to sign-up to my email list:

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Keep cool and in touch,

Teddy Presberg
www.teddypresberg.com
John Oliver and The Distinguished





Apr 3 2009 4:21 AM

HEY HEY HEY ... Thanks so much for checkin us out. J.O.D. has upcoming shows in ROCHESTER NY. and would love to see you out at one.


We invite you to check out the band more here on myspace at www.myspace.com/jodband or our official website at WWW.JODBAND.COM.


We're set to play with another great band BACCI on APRIL 25th at THE KEG at The German House in Rochester Ny. We hope to see you there.



Thanks again for supporting local music.



Cheers...J.O.D.


Festival Candy





Apr 2 2009 12:06 AM

Just wanted to swing by your page today because I was listening to your music and wanted to say hello...I hope all is lovely on your side of the planet and I look forward to getting down at Sterling with you all......

candy kisses,
momma bear
byrds of prey





Mar 26 2009 11:39 PM


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