Daniel Rosenboom, trumpets
Gavin Templeton, saxophones
Brian Walsh, woodwinds
Jake Vossler, guitars
Orest Balaban, bass
Austin Wrinkle, drums/percussion
Antony DiGennaro, bass (emeritus)
Influences
Miroslav Tadic, Vinny Golia, John Bergamo, Rabih Abu Khalil, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, John Zorn, Ivo Papasov, Frank Zappa, Dave Douglas, Masada, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shakti, the Grateful Dead, J.S. Bach, John Coltrane, Arlo Guthrie, Meshuggah, Clifford Brown, Metallica, Orenette Coleman, Anthony Braxton, King Crimson, Bela Bartok, Mike Patton, Guns n Roses, Woody Shaw, David Rosenboom, Morbid Angel, Bob Marley, Fantomas, Led Zeppelin, Markus Stockhausen, Primus, and Mr. Bungle to name a few...
One of Southern California’s most exciting up-and-coming bands, PLOTZ! blends the sounds of Eastern European folk music with creative jazz improvisation and progressive rock. The six members of PLOTZ! have backgrounds in many different styles of music, including jazz, world-percussion, classical, rock, metal, experimental, and many others. Dedicated to a unified and harmonized world-view, PLOTZ! draws inspiration for original compositions from styles, stories, and experiences from all over the world, from ancient Greek mythology and Iceni history to the experience of modern city life and surfing. Bringing rock-god energy and intensity to every performance, PLOTZ! explodes off the stage in a jubilant musical celebration of life!
With Daniel Rosenboom on trumpets, Gavin Templeton on saxophones, Brian Walsh on clarinets and saxophones, Jake Vossler on guitars, Orest Balaban on bass, and Austin Wrinkle on drums, PLOTZ! is made up of some of California’s most accomplished and innovative young musicians. Each member of PLOTZ! is a composer in his own right, and each has been trained at some of America’s most respected musical institutions, including the Eastman School of Music and California Institute of the Arts.
Formed in March of 2005 PLOTZ! has played all over Southern California on various stages, clubs, and colleges. In early 2007, they released their first studio album, Extraordinary Renditions on their own PLOTZ! Music Productions label. This CD won international acclaim when it received "Best International Instrumental CD" in the 2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Music Awards, as well as "Best Instrumental CD" and "Best Instrumental Song" (Splash, by Daniel Rosenboom) in the 2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Awards in Ventura County, CA. PLOTZ! recently released a new album, Live 2008, in the fall of 2008. Get PLOTZ!'s albums from CD Baby, or download it from iTunes and other international digital distributors!
Check out sample tracks from our new album, Falling Together Falling Apart, on our Myspace Page.
"All in all, Aaron Koppel and company...have produced a lovely, lively collection marked by intelligent writing, emotional depth, and sterling musicianship." -Neil Tesser
FINALLY, NEW MUSIC! "The Art Of Broken Glass" (EP), click myspace.com/mrjmedeiros and take a listen! Available on itunes or directly from my site. New Mr.J songs to add to your profile! WORD!
You can also follow on twitter.com/mrjmedeiros for free music.
Charles Dickens began pasting labels on blaking pots. The tragedy of his first love penetrated the depths of his soul, and converted him into one of the world's truly great authors. That tragedy produced, first, David Copperfield, then a succession of other works that made this a richer and better world for all who read his books. Dissappointment over love affairs, generally has the effect of driving men to drink, and women to ruin; and this because most people never never learn the art of transmuting their strongest emotions into dreams of a constructive nature.
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed and numbered copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
> Dalliance Entertainment: TREATMENT! “For Those Untouched Ailments" Last Sunday of Every Month Happy Hour Prices ALL NIGHT Organic Food & Wine 24 Beers On Tap Only the Best Local and International Dj's! Beautiful Women Barbarella Bar 2609 Hyperion Ave Silverlake 90027 $5 Cover 9pm-2am 21+ mypace.com/dalliance dalliance-ent.com support@dalliance-ent.com for Guest List.
Heads up! We are doing an all day Beer Pong Tournament this Sunday from 3pm-7pm at The Beachcomber Tavern 206 Ocean Drive, Silverstrand Beach, 93035. Everyone has to be 21 and we expect everyone to be as safe as possible so designate or get yourself dropped off! Every Sunday we strive to bring independent minds, music and fun together and this Easter edition of "Sunday School" will no doubt be alot of fun! 21 & Up. No Cover Ever! Live music after 7pm!!! Happy Hour all day! I hope you can make it out for some good friends, good people and some priceless moments!!! Bring your cameras! Thanks for the support! -Pete
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