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.
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” 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!!!.
Hey Bobbi Here , Join the Mirror Image Studios Battle of the Bands starting in July..
Your Band could be our next $1000.00 winner! You get a live cd, video and webcast with your entry!
Contact Bobbi to enter! 760-617-6854
Hey Bobbi Here , Join the Mirror Image Studios Battle of the Bands starting in July..
Your Band could be our next $1000.00 winner! You get a live cd, video and webcast with your entry!
Contact Bobbi to enter! 760-617-6854
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey returns to the Bay Area for 3 shows this week!
Wed. 6/17 - Elbo Room - SF,CA
Thurs. 6/18 - Starry Plough - Berkeley,CA
Fri. 6/19 - Starry Plough - Berkeley,CA (w/Antioquia!)
We will "DO IT UP- RIGHT!" July 11th. HEADTOHEAD2--The 2nd. Helping At one of a kind AREA101 Thank you for putting in your energy an helping to raise the vibration of this moment!
So all my instrumentals were done by hip hop producers here in the bay area. I didn't use a band for any of it but I did have a guitarist come in and play some riffs on some songs so it had more of an organic feel. I came up with all the words and melodies and then co arranged the tracks with the producers to fit the song that i came up with. So thats how I did it I dont even play an instrument but melodies and lyrics come to me.
Come out to the Bass Without Borders Party this Thursday at Mission Rock to check out live spray art and a gallery display by MissionArt415, accompanied by some of east and west coasts finest Dubstep DJs (M80 Dubstation, Sexytime, Bogle, & Morale)
It's going to be an amazing night of live art and music that you surely will not want to miss!!!!
Oh, by the way, I would like to hear an Mp3 of that song you guys used to do all those years ago when you were little high schoolers.... In Our World? I think that was the name of it.....I would totally put that on my MySpace page.... :-) I'm going to go bug Jeff to see if he has a copy, if he does, can I put it on my page? Don't want to make Tom mad enough to delete my MySPace page for copyright infringement.
Hey guys! You know Jeff would come back in a heartbeat, and with me about to be laid off at the end of the year (yes I work for a History Making Bank for the time being)....you never know what might happen. We are going to be in Sacramento in April for my nephews wedding and stopping by a friends house in Tahoe just before. I'm thinking we should meet up with you guys at some point kay?!
Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.
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