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Planetary Blues is formed by the trio of Martin Schaefer-Murray (guitar and lead vocals)
Bobby Schaefer-Murray (bass) and Michael Schaefer-Murray (guitar), The band is based in
Valparaiso, Ind., near Chicago, and has been paying dues in Midwest bars and at local
festivals for nearly a decade. But the weekly grind of playing regular dates at local watering
holes has been accented by appearances with some impressive company. Planetary has
organized shows with Son Seals and the Kinsey Report, as well as, played the
Chicago Blues Festival.
The name of the band, and the shortened moniker by which their fans know them –
Planetary – exemplifies who they are and what they hope to accomplish. First and foremost,
they are a rock band, taking influence from a wide
range of musical styles and melding it into their own distinct vision of what music is capable
of, and how they can interpret and present it in a new way.
Their recently released EP, "Souler," is a five-song testament to who they are as a group.
It marks a new era for the band, in which they are moving forward and staking claim to their
musical identity, one that acknowledges and appreciates its roots and influences, but is wholly
unique to this time, this place and this group of musicians. The name of the EP is a statement
of that identity. It speaks to Planetary's consciousness on both a spiritual and global level.
Spiritual in that the band recognizes the importance of the human soul during a time in our
culture when that essence is bombarded and attacked on a daily basis. Global in the band's
belief that people must push for alternative energy sources to halt pollution and protect the
health of the planet and its inhabitants. Listening to the songs presented on "Souler"
re-awakens the sensibilities of late-60s social consciousness, embodies the down-and-dirty
working class ideals of the Blues, and represents flashes of the cultural impact that funk, soul
and hip-hop has had on all three brothers.
Like most rock bands worth their salt, Planetary got their start playing, and being
influenced by, the Blues. The band was born in 1999 in their mother's basement, where they
spent countless hours learning entire albums by Chicago Blues greats like Buddy Guy and
Son Seals. From there, over the course of the past 8 years, Planetary has held onto those
roots while expanding outward into various other corners of the musical universe.
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hey guys. hope all is well. just stoppin in to see how things have been. picking up here. buying a B3 this weekend. Been playing in an organ trio in ft wayne and indy.
So wait... you guys are going to play during the day at Blottopia, then go play that night at Gaucho's? Phew! Long day! Btw--what time do you play at Blottopia?
I hope you guys are doing well. I can't wait to get the newest CD! I'm still doing my thing in Chicago. I think I'm going to sing and write til I drop! Keep jammin' fellas. Robby
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