Ryan Cassidy (guitar, vocals), Erin Cassidy (drums, percussion), Kevin Kotaka (bass vocals), Dub Marcus (percussion), Andy Butts (Guitar) Uncle B (Keyboards) and Rickshaw (turntables, MPC). Also appearing ..boards, Colin Hoops and Marcus Messina.
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
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!!!.
Erin - Jason and i will be at the Red Fox Tavern for sure! So far we havent been too impressed by the music scene in Arcata so we're really looking forward to your show. Happy early b-day!
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i've been slacking on the SD airplay and i appologize..you guys have great sounds that should be spread further and i'll do my part to help where i can. keep up the good tunes!
yo cassidy, check out the 'walnuts' tune on my page. it is the same jam we did back in your house in stockton but i boosted the levels and added a bit more ambiance to it. let me know what ya think.
you were fantastic at the head2head party at area 101.what a freakin; blast! you sounded so sweet for sooooo long. loved hitting the hay at 7 am to the sweet sound of you all the way in my tent! hope to see some of u @ hsmf! thanks so much for a great party at tim's pad!~:} you gotta play in arcata sometime soon!
there was a dude taping but not sure,maybe tim knows? i wil try to find out for u. you guys were amazing! so awesome to see the sun come up and u were still playing, so tight.. i had a blast
Hello Something Different, Just stopping by to say THANK YOU ALL, for the kick ass show you gave at the Mateel, on 5/02. You people never cease to amaze me! Rock On! Many Thanks and Much Respect! PEACE WITH EARTH Darlene
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