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ROAD



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Member Since5/13/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.thebigjob.com www.stereodeluxe.com
Band MembersPaul Gunter, Mike Benn, D "Boo" Gallagher>>>>>> FEATURING vocals by: Valerie Etienne, Terry Callier, Lucy Jules, Earl Zinger, Will Matthews, Rosina Kasi, Lorna Brown, Janine Levy, and Hope Graham>>>>> ///Managed by Positive Management
InfluencesHeres a few to be getting on with, this is all on vinyl at our various residencies,no particular order...Airto and Flora,Dom Um, Nana Vasconcelos, Marcos Valle, Manfredo Fest, Escolas da Samba (Rio), Dona Zinha(Timbauba), Hermeto, Sivuca, Afro Blocs (Salvador), Carlinhos Brown, Jose Neto, Pat Metheny, Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Bucky Leo, Steve Williamson, Vaughn Hawthorne, Phillip Bent, Courtney Pine, Beki Mseluku, Louis Moholo, Claude Deppa, Mondesir Bros, This is ridiculous....Robin Jones, Snowy, Ian Moody, Tomek, Bangsy, Caister Mafia jocks, Giovanni Hidalgo, Anga, Candido, Mongo, Puente, Rumberos, Bataleros, Push, Incognito, Light of the World, Steel Pulse, Specials, Selector, Madness, The Beat, Max Romeo, Level 42, UB40, Human League, Funkadelic, Funkapolitan, Parliment, Curtis Mayfield...more later. So...Chet Aitkins,Wes Montgomery, Marcus Miller,Herbie Hancock, Headhunters,Miles,Freddie Hubbard,Wayne Shorter,Vinx,Bill Summers,James Brown, JBs,Sun Ra,Pharaoh,Don Alias,Dave Holland, John McGlaughlin,Terry Callier,John Lucien,chops,Val,Duboniks,Kiss of Life,John Surman, Vangelis,Lalo Schifrin,Dave Grusin,Don Cherry,Neneh,Eagle Eye,Groove Armada,Gotan Project,Mica Paris,Irakere,Los Van Van,Santana,Marc Ribot,Jessica Lauren,Bee Gees,Kool and the Gang,Chic,The Impressions,Bootsy,George Clinton, Cyrus,Chestnut,Beatles,AWB,Zulu Nation, Kraftwerk, Boogy Down Productions,Steeley Dan,Jan Garbarek,ESB,Rose Royce,Paco De Lucia, Ijah Man, Ras Michael and the sons of Negus, Clash, Pistols, John Lucien, Dianne Reeves, Pete,Sheila and Coke Escovedo, Mr Earl (for guitar lessons), Richard Bona, Prince, Ronnie Ross, Yuseff Latiff, Tubby Hayes, Joe Harriot, Lovetrain,Gambian Kora music, U-Cef, Morrocan Gnawa music, Sergio Mendes, Carlos Embale, Lazaro Ross, Clave y Guaguanco, Los Papines, Stella Chiweze, Chartwell Dutiro, Juan Habichuela, Minika Green, Besta Vista, Dizzy, Chano Pozo, Black Voices, Gnaba, Les Ballets Africanes, Keith Jarrett, Marcus Miller, Elton John, Azymuth, Batu, Bill Laswell, M'Shell Ngde'Ocello, Orestes Vilato, Raul Rekow, Karl Perrazzo, El Negro Hernandez, Alice Coltrane (RIP), Beggar and Co, Paul Weller, Salif Kieta, I guess it just turns into a tribute eh?..Simon and Garfunkel, Golden Earing, America, Joni Mitchel, Arethra, Anita Baker, Nancy Wilson, Earth Wind and Fire, O Jays, Mini Ripperton, Rage Against the Machine, Gil Scott Heron, Last Poets, Art Blakey, Zawinal, Elvin, Paul Mcartney, Barbera Striesand, Gabrielle Goodman, Tom Waits, Masters at work,
Sounds LikeMelodic songs, riding a solid and percussive groove in a variety of tempos and feels, incorporating differing vocal styles and techniques, inflected with an elusive urban Afro/Latin vibe..NOT a pedestrian groove..!
Record LabelStereo Deluxe (Berlin)
Type of LabelIndie


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   About ROAD
ROAD are a unique collaboration of musicians from backgrounds ranging from Industrial funk to Brazilian fusion, using instruments from Berimbau and Surdo to Hurdy Gurdy, Moog and double bass. Featuring vocals by Valerie Etienne (Galliano, Kylie, Matthew Herbert Big Band), Lucy Jules (Brand New Heavies, Beverley Knight, George Michael), Terry Callier, and Earl Zinger, the ROAD crew deconstruct music to its roots, and rebuild it with no respect for pedestrians.
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Skibilibop

Skibilibop



Dec 13 2009 4:25 PM

thanks for the add !
Great songs !
If you have a few minutes, check out my tracks, and tell me what you think about...
Peace.
Ahmond

Ahmond



Nov 16 2009 7:37 PM

Greetings. I just wanted to thank you for your continued support and invite you to have a first listen on myspace to the tracks off the new EP "Monster & Minstrel" due out later this month. Bright stars to you! Ahmond
Bei Bei

Bei Bei



Oct 10 2009 11:42 AM

Thanks' for connecting. Bei Bei
Masterbuilders

Masterbuilders



Jun 13 2009 9:09 AM

Hi ROAD,

CHECK & COMMENT ON NEW DEMOS, VIDEOS AND FUTURE TRACKS FROM THE MASTERBUILDERS

Anyone up for a remix of Masterbuilders "Broke" (Summer Release)?

Now available for session work, my cousin Errol Cole - great singer & songwriter (and apparently he's affordable)
Space Tepee Music

Space Tepee Music



Jun 11 2009 11:35 AM

Dear friends,
We are very very happy to present ELEA’ s new album, STELLAR CONNECTION. Nine tracks sung in Elfic language; a mystic journey from ethnic Progressive to morning Trance, including "Elfic Mantra" and "Suns Of Tatooine - Aeropulsar remix", a remix by our friend CELL !
Thanx for your support !
Love from us both
Elea & Swann

Discover STELLAR CONNECTION and/or buy it by clicking the image below :



Get immediately a free download of the first track of STELLAR CONNECTION, “ELFIC MANTRA” by clicking the widget below:



club automatica

club automatica



Mar 16 2009 10:25 PM

VibeJays

VibeJays



Feb 18 2009 5:05 PM

Dear "ROAD"

Love can drive in a simple way... everything

Any kind of art...

Be the Love... in every moment

Have a great year !!!

We are connected...

Vibejays & Friends
affine records

affine records



Jan 2 2009 3:41 AM

JSBLs debut EP "twice upon two times" is OUT NOW!

listen and get this special digipak at:

affinerecords. com

myspace. com/jsbl

André Poveda

André Poveda



Aug 19 2008 10:20 AM

Thanks for your support!!!


Visit Myspace Page and the Official Web Site and listen to the songs.
It's Free!!!






Send any comment about what you listen, and don't forget, all support is welcome.



Cheers from Brazil,

André


www. andrepoveda. com
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isabelle

isabelle



Aug 15 2008 5:07 PM

Hi BOO and ROAD!! thanks so much for including me in your friends list! Just love your music, the voices, percussions, sounds...very intense and colored music! Hope to see you one day "na Bahia"! at our place on Itapoan Beach!! You're super welcome!! Beijos, abraços e muito axè, paz, luz...!!
Small Circle of Friends

Small Circle of Friends



Jun 28 2008 7:26 AM

Hi! ROAD.

Thanks for the add .
Cool!!

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Rocco - Mad on Jazz

rocco pandiani



Mar 30 2008 10:00 PM

Hey Boo,
Long time no see : )
I preserve a great feeeling of our encounter in Milano.
Got Married.
Lost touch with Rob.
Hugs from Italy.

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Nation

Nation
Online Now!


Mar 21 2008 10:34 AM

Nation ep.


OUT NOW









Nation - Nation - EP




iTunes Store & KINGBEAT

Deviation Club Night

Deviation Club Night



Mar 3 2008 9:15 PM

grillo

grillo



Feb 21 2008 9:29 AM

hey, my new record 'dirty pretty beats' is out now on beatpick! preview / listen / download / buy!!



Deviation Club Night

Deviation Club Night



Jan 27 2008 9:14 PM


Ge-Ology's Debut UK Appearance
Arild

arild nyborg



Jan 8 2008 10:19 PM

hey my friend saw your profiRle and thinAks you look hort! she is new to myspLace but wants to chat with you on msXn mesdsenger her name on there is emily19bath@hotmail.com
Arild

arild nyborg



Jan 4 2008 8:18 PM

omg why would a girl from our school put pics up like this CRAZY

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm.fuseaction=user.viewprofile=11523822
Nation

Nation
Online Now!


Dec 11 2007 6:48 PM




Our music is broadcast by "Radio Eigekai" Start on December 11.

Please check it!


grillo

grillo



Dec 3 2007 3:42 PM

Hey there ROAD, check out my new ep on DWK, click on the banner!

Tim Hutton

Tim Hutton



Nov 23 2007 12:17 PM

Rar!
Chris Heaven

Chris Heaven



Nov 12 2007 10:37 AM

Eva Abraham

Eva Abraham



Nov 10 2007 6:54 PM

Deviation Club Night

Deviation Club Night



Nov 4 2007 2:40 PM

The DEVIATION MONTHLY SESSIONS - at GRAMAPHONE London. Resident DJ BENJI B joined by special guests DEGO and FLYING LOTUS.

NEXT WEDNESDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2007. 9 - 2 am

Bespoke Noise Control SOUNDSYTEM provided by DI AUDIO. Expect special surprise guests regularly. Bringing back the midweek party. Gonna be large. GET THERE EARLY.......!!

For more info check out the new DEVIATION BLOG or click on the flyer below!

REBELELEMENTZ

REBELELEMENTZ



Oct 31 2007 3:31 PM

loved the gig at turnmills ,keep flexing those skins boys, U KNOW WHO IM TALKING ABOUT
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