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Genre: Jam Band / Psychedelic / Rock
Location San Francisco/Humboldt/South Lake Tahoe, California, US
Profile Views: 62262
Last Login: 5/16/2013
Member Since 11/20/2004
Website mp3.com/somethingdifferent
Record Label Something Different Records
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Bio
.. ......MORE TRACKS FROM SD.... Click Below.... .............. We finally decided to start uploading ..full legenth live songs to Archive.org.. So if you want to see a list of shows to download or stream. . . go to the link below .."Something Different" Multimedia Downloads.. .. or for some Video check out .."Something Different" Live Video Clips.. For more music from the band and other projects check out ..D.M.T... Need something for your different style?, check out ..The Something Different Merchandise page........ But until then. . . check out our bio...... ..“Something Different” mixes improvisational grooves, funk, rock, jazz, world beat and psychedelic jams to create their "far-out" California sound..... The band was founded in 1997 by twin brothers, Ryan (guitar) and Erin Cassidy (drums) along with bass player Kevin Kotaka and Mark on percussion. During the first two years as a band, the guys attended Humboldt State University while performing at local bars, clubs and festivals..... Taking a wild journey and exploring new ground. . . every show. . . is the bands main objective. Each member of “Something Different” has a wide range of musical influences in their background. On any given night the band will perform styles such as psychedellic funk, rock, and and splash from disco to reggae and electronic grooves. .... “Something Different” has reached large audiences throughout California and even around the world online. Check them out on their web site at: www.myspace.com/somethingdifferent. .... The band jumped into online mp3 sharing and cd sales early .. the file sharing craze hit the world in 1997, and achieved over a quarter of a million downloads as well as CD sales in 9 different countries -- thanks to mp3.com. Their CDs include, 3 studio recorded sessions, Slackadelic recorded in 1998, More Slack recorded in 2001 and "Ready Soon" recorded in 2005. They also have 3 live recordings available. . . Live at Pamplin Grove, Slackadellic trio sessions and Live Slack..... Of course there are always special guests who sit in with “Something Different” on special occasions. such as the late, Great Martin Fierro (Grateful Dead, JGB, Zero), Simon Allen & Rob Lavers (New Mastersounds), Josh Clark (Tea Leaf Green), Jordan Fienstien, Karumba Diabate and many more. The band has appeared on the bill with bands such as, New Mastersounds, Tea Leaf Green, the Breakfast, Great American Taxi, Dave Nelson Band, Green Lemon, The Toyes, The B-Side Players, The Ideals, Keyser Soze and many others. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... Something Different has rocked the house at many different locations throughout California and Nevada such as. . ..... ..Earthdance 2003, 2004, 2005, (Wavy Gravys Black Oak Ranch).. 12 Galaxies, SF.. The Mateel Community Center, Redway.. Red Devil Lounge.. Jerry Garcia Ampitheatre, SF.. The Connecticut Yankee, SF.. Tounge and Groove, SF .. the Justice League (now the Independent), SF.. The Divided Sky, Tahoe.. Whisky Dicks, Tahoe.. Zenbu Lounge, Squaw Valley.. The Tradewinds in Cotati, .. The Hemp Fest West in Humboldt County.. North Country Fair, Arcata.. The Goldmine Winery in Columbia.. The Walldorf Saloon in Nevada.. KMUD Studios Redway.. and many more. . ... Come see what the buzz is all about live and experience a completely different style of band. .. .. .... THE PLAYERS: .... Erin Cassidy - drums and percussion, .... Ryan Cassidy - lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals, and other fun effects. .... Kevin Kotaka - bass guitar and vocals. .... Mark P (dub marcus) - congas, bongos, djembe.... Matt Engal - Keys.... Andy Butts - guitar, slide guitar.... .. .... .... The Band has also been seen with very special guests such as, The late and great Martin Fierro ( Zero, Legon of Mary, Grateful Dead), Greg Minor, Rob Lavers(New Mastersounds) and Chris Noonan (Moogot2) on Saxophone., Simon Allen (New Mastersounds), drums. Rickshaw on Turntables and MPC. , Alex Zelnic on Bass. Todd Bugbee, Guitar and Bass. Dan VanBebber Terrapin Tony, Hawk, Steve Watts and Russman - 2nd guitar. Marcus Messina, Dub E., Hoops, Airborne , Matt Allard, Brian Swislow, and Uncle B. ..s. Karumba Diabate on Djembe, Cristifari and Roberto Kawas on Percussion. Chris Lods, Tie Dye Fred, Tye Dye Steve, Dave Album, vocals and guitar. Taft, David Giddeon, Manifiest on vocals. Jason Beaudry on harmonica and vocals. Jamie Takikawa on trumpet, Chris Moreno on Native American Flute There are always many more funky people popping up in the Something Different collective keeping the jams spicy hot!!!....... for booking contact Erin Cassidy at 209 670-6730.... or Ryan Cassidy at 209-981-7285 ......differentjams@yahoo.com...... .. .... .. Check out some great live music photos from Susan J Weiand, She took a bunch of us...http://www.susanjweiand.com...... .. .. ......We'll Miss You Martin.... .. -
Members
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..LIVE SHOWS CLICK BELOW.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Ryan Cassidy (guitar, vocals), Erin Cassidy (drums, percussion), Kevin Kotaka (bass vocals), Dub Marcus (percussion), Andy Butts (Guitar) Matt Engal (Keyboards) and Rickshaw (turntables, MPC). Also appearing from time to time on the Boards, Colin Hoops and Marcus Messina and Uncle Boner. .... .. ....VIDEOS...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. -
Influences
..Ryan Cassidy.. (guitar, vocals): Jerry Garcia, Frank Zappa, Steve Kimock, Michael Hedges, John McLauglin, Grant Green, David Gillmore, Santana, Mike Houser, Trey Anastasio, MMW, Antibalas, Fela Kuti, Ernie Ranglin, Joe Satriani, Ben Harper, Lonny Liston Smith, Eric Johnson, Ry Cooder, O'donnel Leavy, Melvin Sparks, Chet Atkins, Les Paul, John Tropea, Larry Coryell, El Michels Affair .... ..Erin Cassidy.. (drums) Neal Peart, John Bonham, John Fishman, Kris Myers, Terry Bozzio, Billy Martin, Tommy Aldridge, Rod Morgenstien, Michael Travis .... ..Kevin Kotaka.. (Bass, Vocals) Phil Lesh, David Schools, George Porter jr., Bob Dylan, John Kahn .... ..Dub Marcus.. (percussion) Mickey Hart, Karl Paraza, Joe Craven, Leon Mobley .... ..Andy Butts.. (guitar) Jimmy Herring -
Sounds Like
.. Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, Medeski Martin and Wood, Grateful Dead, Phish, Blues Traveler, Umphrey's McGee, STS9, Greyboy Allstars, Widespread Panic, King Sunny Ade, Zero, Ozric Tentacles, The Headhunters, New Master Sounds, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Fela Kuti, ALO, Budos Band, Connie Price and the Keystones, Antibalas, Disco Biscuits, Steve Kimock, Lonnie Liston Smith, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Legion of Mary, Merl Saunders & the Rainforest Band, Acid, Meltone, Grant Green, El Michels Affair .. .. ....Something Different............<.. .. .. ......
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Brookside Blues by Something Different with Innerphase
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10 Songs | Sep 21, 2008
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45 Songs | Dec 27, 2011
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Bio:
MORE TRACKS FROM SD
Click Below

We finally decided to start uploading
full legenth live songs to Archive.org So if you want to see a list of shows to download or stream. . . go to the link below "Something Different" Multimedia Downloadsor for some Video check out "Something Different" Live Video Clips For more music from the band and other projects check out D.M.T. Need something for your different style?, check out The Something Different Merchandise page
“Something Different” mixes improvisational grooves, funk, rock, jazz, world beat and psychedelic jams to create their "far-out" California sound.
The band was founded in 1997 by twin brothers, Ryan (guitar) and Erin Cassidy (drums) along with bass player Kevin Kotaka and Mark on percussion. During the first two years as a band, the guys attended Humboldt State University while performing at local bars, clubs and festivals.
Taking a wild journey and exploring new ground. . . every show. . . is the bands main objective. Each member of “Something Different” has a wide range of musical influences in their background. On any given night the band will perform styles such as psychedellic funk, rock, and and splash from disco to reggae and electronic grooves.
“Something Different” has reached large audiences throughout California and even around the world online. Check them out on their web site at: www.myspace.com/somethingdifferent.
The band jumped into online mp3 sharing and cd sales early .. the file sharing craze hit the world in 1997, and achieved over a quarter of a million downloads as well as CD sales in 9 different countries -- thanks to mp3.com. Their CDs include, 3 studio recorded sessions, Slackadelic recorded in 1998, More Slack recorded in 2001 and "Ready Soon" recorded in 2005. They also have 3 live recordings available. . . Live at Pamplin Grove, Slackadellic trio sessions and Live Slack.
Of course there are always special guests who sit in with “Something Different” on special occasions. such as the late, Great Martin Fierro (Grateful Dead, JGB, Zero), Simon Allen & Rob Lavers (New Mastersounds), Josh Clark (Tea Leaf Green), Jordan Fienstien, Karumba Diabate and many more. The band has appeared on the bill with bands such as, New Mastersounds, Tea Leaf Green, the Breakfast, Great American Taxi, Dave Nelson Band, Green Lemon, The Toyes, The B-Side Players, The Ideals, Keyser Soze and many others.
Something Different has rocked the house at many different locations throughout California and Nevada such as. . .
12 Galaxies, SF
The Mateel Community Center, Redway
Red Devil Lounge
Jerry Garcia Ampitheatre, SF
The Connecticut Yankee, SF
Tounge and Groove, SF
the Justice League (now the Independent), SF
The Divided Sky, Tahoe
Whisky Dicks, Tahoe
Zenbu Lounge, Squaw Valley
The Tradewinds in Cotati,
The Hemp Fest West in Humboldt County
North Country Fair, Arcata
The Goldmine Winery in Columbia
The Walldorf Saloon in Nevada
KMUD Studios Redway
and many more. . .
Come see what the buzz is all about live and experience a completely different style of band.
THE PLAYERS:
Erin Cassidy - drums and percussion,
Ryan Cassidy - lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals, and other fun effects.
Kevin Kotaka - bass guitar and vocals.
Mark P (dub marcus) - congas, bongos, djembe
Matt Engal - Keys
Andy Butts - guitar, slide guitar
The Band has also been seen with very special guests such as, The late and great Martin Fierro ( Zero, Legon of Mary, Grateful Dead), Greg Minor, Rob Lavers(New Mastersounds) and Chris Noonan (Moogot2) on Saxophone., Simon Allen (New Mastersounds), drums. Rickshaw on Turntables and MPC. , Alex Zelnic on Bass. Todd Bugbee, Guitar and Bass. Dan VanBebber Terrapin Tony, Hawk, Steve Watts and Russman - 2nd guitar. Marcus Messina, Dub E., Hoops, Airborne , Matt Allard, Brian Swislow, and Uncle B. ..s. Karumba Diabate on Djembe, Cristifari and Roberto Kawas on Percussion. Chris Lods, Tie Dye Fred, Tye Dye Steve, Dave Album, vocals and guitar. Taft, David Giddeon, Manifiest on vocals. Jason Beaudry on harmonica and vocals. Jamie Takikawa on trumpet, Chris Moreno on Native American Flute There are always many more funky people popping up in the Something Different collective keeping the jams spicy hot!!!.
for booking contact Erin Cassidy at 209 670-6730
or Ryan Cassidy at 209-981-7285
differentjams@yahoo.com
We'll Miss You Martin
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Member Since:
November 20, 2004Members:
LIVE SHOWS CLICK BELOW
Ryan Cassidy (guitar, vocals), Erin Cassidy (drums, percussion), Kevin Kotaka (bass vocals), Dub Marcus (percussion), Andy Butts (Guitar) Matt Engal (Keyboards) and Rickshaw (turntables, MPC). Also appearing from time to time on the Boards, Colin Hoops and Marcus Messina and Uncle Boner.
VIDEOS
..Influences:
Ryan Cassidy (guitar, vocals): Jerry Garcia, Frank Zappa, Steve Kimock, Michael Hedges, John McLauglin, Grant Green, David Gillmore, Santana, Mike Houser, Trey Anastasio, MMW, Antibalas, Fela Kuti, Ernie Ranglin, Joe Satriani, Ben Harper, Lonny Liston Smith, Eric Johnson, Ry Cooder, O'donnel Leavy, Melvin Sparks, Chet Atkins, Les Paul, John Tropea, Larry Coryell, El Michels Affair
Erin Cassidy (drums) Neal Peart, John Bonham, John Fishman, Kris Myers, Terry Bozzio, Billy Martin, Tommy Aldridge, Rod Morgenstien, Michael Travis
Kevin Kotaka (Bass, Vocals) Phil Lesh, David Schools, George Porter jr., Bob Dylan, John Kahn
Dub Marcus (percussion) Mickey Hart, Karl Paraza, Joe Craven, Leon Mobley
Andy Butts (guitar) Jimmy Herring

















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Awww shucks. Thanks! Finally got to a computer and had a bit of a listen. You guys are awesome.. why are you not already playing on Jam Cruise!? But, yeah what a dream that would be. If you ever decide to come to Australia, let us know and we'd love to organise a show.
Cheers!
See you guys on Saturday!
Thanks for the Add. Looking forward to seeing you guys in Laytonville
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Thanks for the friendship! Keep it rockin'! Cheers, Wayne
Different is good! Hope you like what you hear fellas! Obey the Law!

Just stopping by to say thanks for your ROCKING friendship!
Different, Good looking out. Thanks for the add. Orgone