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Skinny Alley
Rock / Progressive / Jam Band

"The Way We Are...."

Kolkata, West Bengal
India

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Last Login:  7/7/2008
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Member Since7/2/2006
Band Websiteskinnyalley.com
Band MembersJayashree Singh: voice
Amyt Datta: guitars
Gyan Singh: bass
Jeffrey Menezes: keyboards
Jeffrey Rikh: drums
InfluencesSteely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Screaming Headless Torsos, Me’Shell Ndegeocello
Sounds LikeSkinny Alley!
Record LabelCounter Culture Records
Type of LabelIndie




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The Band


Skinny Alley is a band comprising some of India’s most experienced and versatile musicians, each of whom brings a wealth of experience that contributes richly to the sound of the band.

Each member has performed in several bands all over the country and outside, playing music that spans many decades and even more styles, ranging from rock and roll to reggae, from funk to fusion, and from jazz-inflected pop to the blues. The band has played to diverse crowds, from college campuses to plush clubs and from coffee-houses to football stadiums, to a gangster-family wedding on a shady rooftop.

The original music of Skinny Alley reflects all of this; incorporating the maturity, the skills, the influences and the experience of the five musicians. This is a new sound and we believe that it is here to stay.





Songs From The Moony Boom, 2007


Skinny Alley recorded this CD in the “Moony Boom”, a 12’x12’ rehearsal space in Gyan and Jay’s home, on a soon-to-be defunct 8 track machine; live, loud and totally lo-fi. Needless to say, the neighbours were not too pleased. The CD was mastered by Eddie Miller (ex-Prince, Action Figure Party, Metric, Kylie Minogue etc.) in Los Angeles. In keeping with the ethos of the rest of the album, of course, he didn’ get paid.

The songs on the CD somehow fit the manner of recording. They are real and raw and many emerged out of jams. One tune, Shape Your Life, was created as the band jammed to get recording levels and we decided to keep that very cut without any kind of editing. Only the vocal was added later.

The CD is being released by Counter Culture Records which the band feels great about, as the CD has a pretty “counter culture” feel to it.



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Jul 19 2008 1:18 AM

Great set at opus. "Who are you" is infectious. I need to get the disc.
x
The Hobos





Jul 9 2008 9:26 AM

add
VAYU





Jul 6 2008 4:32 PM

Thank you so much for adding VAYU! New friends rock our world!

We do have a favor to ask please. If you take a few minutes, come give the band a listen, and let us know what you think… what you like… you know what I’m saying… it will mean a lot to me and the band. Trust me your feedback matters.


Thanks again for your friendship. Enjoy the rest of your day.


Love and light,

2Blue
Lead Vocalist – VAYU www. vayu. co. in
The CaliCode





May 16 2008 10:01 AM

hi from kerala.......
SEPTIC





Apr 24 2008 7:26 AM

Proud of You Guys...

MAHUA SEN





Apr 18 2008 9:22 AM

WATCH MY NEW VIDEO click the pic !
The CaliCode





Apr 15 2008 9:34 AM

thanks for the add
from calicut (kerala)
Rocka.Asia





Apr 14 2008 8:31 AM

Thanks a bunch for the add, Skinny Alley!
greets and cheers
rocka.
Sridhar/Thayil





Apr 9 2008 10:03 PM

hey ya moony boomers out east, let us know when you're gigging.
Catalyst





Mar 21 2008 12:41 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD......:):)...
KROSSWINDZ





Mar 20 2008 9:56 AM

Thanks for the add!!
Best Wishes
Tempo Tantrick





Mar 20 2008 1:17 AM

playing at Opus (Blr) in May, are you?
Good times!
Karan Kulkarni





Mar 17 2008 4:59 AM

hey how are things? your page is looking slick! but anyways, i just got some cool new ring tones from www.tonetomyphone.info for FREE! they have the sweetest selection!
Aniket





Mar 11 2008 8:40 PM

Thanks for the add.
Sridhar/Thayil





Mar 8 2008 6:35 AM

not kolkata, but performing in delhi on march 15th at 7:30pm at the lodi gardens. Great to see you if you're in town. peace, sridhar/thayil.
Teddy Boy Kill





Mar 5 2008 1:36 PM

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Indic Mist





Mar 5 2008 6:52 AM

Hey my friend Skinny Alley ...just stopped by to say hello...wish u all the best...keep the peace and love flowing through our space...and together lets make this world a happier place...cheers
STEED is off for a 3-week holiday :)





Mar 5 2008 3:07 AM

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Hope you'll enjoy my songs and
your comments will be most welcome.
Cheers!

Tempo Tantrick





Mar 2 2008 12:53 AM

festival sounds good :) i'm totally with you on this.

btw, i'm Priyanka and "Fuzzy" is Arfaaz

:D
Tempo Tantrick





Mar 1 2008 9:38 PM

much respect! love your music for more reasons than one :) when can we hear you play in Bangalore?
SHAAIR + FUNC





Feb 28 2008 4:57 AM

hi jay-

i ran over to your stage while pentagram played because i just had to see you...very glad to have seen the magic. i also met your son. there's something really lovely about him. tell him thanks for being at our stage and supporting. it was a real wonky 30 minutes of absolutely nothing but tech mess. c'est las vie!
love to you and yours,
monica
Rama Sethu





Feb 28 2008 2:05 AM

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Feb 26 2008 7:29 AM

vocals have character, interesting. and tight band. thanks for paving the way for other indian bands who create "western" music.
The Ganesh Effect





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Feb 11 2008 12:55 AM

Hello funky people!
Do check out our new website: www.summitattempt.in when you have the time. And do let me know when you rock Bombay next. Cheers
Diptangshu





Jan 14 2008 7:03 AM

Many thanks for the add!
You people have kept the hope alive.
Backslash at Breakaway Publishing





Jan 13 2008 6:30 AM

Just popping in to say g'day from Australia to you all.

I've travelled through your part of the world and been totally amazed by it when i was a younger man.

I'll come back to your site soon for another listen when I'm not so busy.

Please enjoy and help share this music and add me to yor friends or buy it from SnoCap if you like it.


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Jan 7 2008 11:15 AM

Happy New Year!!
I hope 2008 is filled with peace and happiness for you all (and I hope I can make it for a visit this year!).
Big hug to all
Tamar x
SOULMATE





Jan 1 2008 7:07 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR :) HERE'S WISHING EACH ONE OF YOU'LL LOTS OF LOVE,HAPPINESS,PEACE AND TONS OF GIGS THIS YEAR:):):)
Vishal Lomjail





Dec 30 2007 6:16 AM

Hi There!

Your music is wonderful. I really the enjoyed your concert with Prospect at Garden of five senses couple of months back.. great sound.
Indic Mist





Dec 21 2007 11:03 PM

hey thanks for ur suppoet...ur music is real cool... take care...wish u a very merry christmas and a very happy new year...love and peace
Lionnel Mascarenhas - singer / songwriter





Dec 20 2007 9:45 PM

Great show at Blue Frog. The new album sounds great.Hopefuly you guys play in Mumbai again in teh near future.
-Lionnel
SOULMATE





Dec 19 2007 3:32 AM

WISHING ALL YOU SKINNY PEOPLE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A FANTASTIC NEW YEAR!
LOVE,PEACE AND LOTS OF MUSIC,
TIPS AND RUDY
The Ganesh Effect