***Kent Lopez - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Harmonica
***Justin Gilman - Bass
***Jeff Gilman - Drums
***Theresa McKenzieSullivan - Vocals, Drums and Percussion, MalletKAT Pro TMC has returned to the west coast and we love her and wish her well!
***David Miner - Reso-phonic guitars
***Savannah Strong - Vocals, Guitar ( On Hold On )
Influences
All music - but especially Reggae, Rock-a-billy, Honky Tonk, Country, roots, dance hall, Americana, Acoustic, Irish...like I said all.
Sounds Like
TRENCHTOWN READING CENTRE BOOK BENEFIT
8-11-07 held at www.the-music-cafe.com in Damascus, MD
More music available at www.virb.com/primitivemind ...........
Influenced by Americana, Rock, Blues Country, Celtic and Reggae this group is hard to "pin down. Kent Lopez originally formed Primitive Mind back in 1990. First as a studio entity participating in "compilation" CDs which were marketed to College Radio and eventually as a live performance group. Although the line-up has changed over the years the music has stayed true to the original intent ... To Create and perform Original songs taking influences from American and other world music and create a unique sound. The band has gone over big mainly in "Eclectic" venues and Festivals where the concert goers seek out a variety of musical styles. Based in the state of Maryland, PM brings influences from their collective travels to Austin, Nashville, California and the west coast, Hawaii, Jamaica and the west Indies, the British Isles and Europe. The distinct musical styles from these opposite ends of the world are weaved into an Original brand of music that serves as the backbone of PM's music.
In addition to performing at various National Venues, Festivals, Colleges and Concert series, PM has opened for such National Acts as Blues Legend "BB King", Country/Bluegrass sensation "Allison Krauss & Union Station", also "Doc Watson", "Junior Brown", "Lunasa" and the alternative rock band "Phantom Planet". Nashville, TN's renowned Bluebird Cafe features PM in their "Songwriter Spotlight"
***Player's Bios***
~KENT LOPEZ - Vocals/Guitar - Lopez grew up with a mixture of Cuban and Deep Southern culture. When not performing with PM, Singer and Guitarist Lopez is actively pursuing his passion for songwriting with solo appearances. Lopez claims a catalog of songs spanning over too many years and is a BMI associate.
~THERESA MCKENZIESULLIVAN - MalletKAT Pro ( midi vibes) also Drums/Percussion/Vocals - Transplanted to Annapolis from Washington State, Theresa holds a Bachelors degree in music. When not playing performing with PM, Theresa also coaches gymnastics and is a College percussion professor. www.myspace.com/theresamusic
~DAVID MINER - Reso Guitars - Dave grew up listening to classic country artists. A common thread in all those country records was the steel guitar, and that sparked his interest. Although it would be another twenty years before he got his first steel guitar, his love for that sound never diminished. After a 12-year layoff, he dusted off his dobro and started playing music on the instrument that soothes his soul. Although back on the local music scene for only a couple of years, he is quickly gaining recognition as a top notch and tasteful resophonic and electric steel guitarist. Aside from his work with Primitive Mind, Dave has recorded a CD and performs with many area bluegrass and eclectic bands. Dave also recorded on Dave Evans' latest CD. He presently tours with Gary Ferguson... Visit Dave at his MySpace site. www.myspace.com/slidedreams
~JUSTIN GILMAN - Bass - You can get the entire scoop on Justin by visiting www.myspace.com/justingilman Justin is also front man and bassist for the Balt based group WE READ MINDS http://www.virb.com/wereadminds
~JEFF GILMAN - Drums - Jeff been drumming since he was 1 year old. visit him at http://www.myspace.com/nanodrum
***Press & Quotes***
...featuring beautifully written songs and a blend of many styles so seamlessly fused together, it became a style all its own.. Shalagh Jackson, The Penn.
...Whispered displays the bands ability to creatively merge acoustic styles of Americana, Rock, Reggae, and Celtic, proving that Primitive Mind is a highly evolved band. Kristi Singer, Singer magazine
...They've brought together that winning combination of talent and chemistry to deliver a record that not only satisfies musically but is also very real emotionally Micheal Macey, Chesapeake Music Guide
...You blessed me wit dat song mon Digo and Robbie, Bredran Rasta St. Lucia, West Indies.
Recordings
Year 2000 self titled
Year 2004 Whispered in the Wind
ALSO check out http://www.myspace.com/newprimitive
Hey Kent... Been a while. We just picked up this show at IOTA on Sunday. Should be a good one with Little Pink opening. Come on out. We'd love to see ya. And as an added bonus... we'll give you Monday off! CHEERS!
Primitive Mind - Join us in congratulating record producer Kim Copeland for her work on the Rachel Williams album, Lonely At The Bottom. Check this great review by R.K. Oermann with Music Row Magazine on Rachel's current single, The Only Thing Harder Than Leaving.
"She has the goods. This creeps up on you with cat’s paws. The languid pace, echoing instruments, spacious production and her hushed, aching delivery are all immensely seductive. The lyric of leaving home is full of terrific details. And her falsetto leaps in the bridge are like little daggers to the heart. A mini masterpiece. This, by the way, is the third single in a row that I have raved about from this performer. "
All is well in Nashvegas man. I pray all is well in Maryland. Y'all have a groovy sound going on man. Keep it up. If y'all ever play in Nash give me a shout. peace and fried chicken
thanks kent, a beautiful vibe you've got going on there....we met once a long time ago at the ramshead. It was when savannah was still with the group. the loss of dave left a hole in my heart too. lets stay in touch; o.k...light,love&peace, Dave
Thanks for the check up man--actually the recording just got puton hold---my hard drive crashed and as of now I have lost 90% of what I have been working on. yeah--but I have hope in that there is something great coming out of this. We'll talk soon. KLA
How ya'll doing in Maryland? love your tunes. Any good recommendations for a Philly Rock-a-Billy band to play? Take care, Rockin to the break of dawn... Noble Savages - Dougie Dawg
