Strange Arrangement, a Chicago-based quartet, combining what they know and love about musical genres layered with intriguingly testimonial lyrics. The members of Strange Arrangement recently reunited, in Chicago, during the fall of 2006. During the decade that passed before this reunion, the members of the band performed an array of styles from jazz to rock, reggae and funk to bluegrass, as well as Afro-Cuban and West African Music, each lending an expression to their overall sound.
The members of Strange Arrangement include Joe Hettinga ..boards/vox, Bob Parlier on drums, Jim Conry on guitar/vox, and Kevin Barry on bass. Their debut release is a tight number ranging from lyrically-based folk tunes to mini-Progressive Rock epics. Their honeyed harmonies and artful ballads stream over polished and perfected instrumentation. This is all included in their new release and can be seen live around town and neighboring areas of the Midwest. With a strong bond to their native region, Strange Arrangement is here to embrace the bigger picture of live music— among those who blend it, fuse it, and funk it up. No need to pigeon-hole this band as simply jam, which could be done upon first listen. What you really get is a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam where a touch of Wilco meets the key dancing of Herbie Hancock combined with some of My Morning Jacket’s groove.
Be sure to check out the new album, Side x Side and shows in your area…
You know what they say about band members getting married before they reach fame, right? Anyway, it's too late now so I won't bother to explain. HEY! Why am I not a top friend? Do I have to produce a light show first? Who do I gotta blow to get on Strange's Top..?
i meant to post this comment about a month ago, but THANK YOU for an awesome time at Bells in kzoo. it was definitely worth the trip from the D and after hours at clinton st is always a good time. play some more shows in michigan!!! much love, eleni
hey you guys are bad ass....wish u would have played more at the end of the night at battle of the bands....didn't get to see your set earlier in the day....i'm in Merlin by the way....but yeah keep up the good work....peace....
hey fellas - looking forward to opening for ya tomorrow. fyi, phil & friends AND Levon Helm are playing at the Charter One Pavillion starting 5 p.m. It's pretty close to Reggies, so maybe someone (a fan) could advertise and hand out flyers for our show as an after party??!! see ya there.
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Awesome set at TC's last night! I've heard you guys were good, but seeing you live was great. You have won a new fan. I'm sure I will hear more of y'all. Peace.
Hello from a fellow Singer Songwriter. Thanks for the request and add. You guys sound fantastic. Great material. Very fresh and unique sound. Best of luck to you. Please stop at myspace and give a listen. I would love to hear your comments. Please sign my guestbook when you visit. Ciao for now. Joe
Hey guys – FGC is getting down at the House of Blues next Thursday with Victor Wooten! It’s our first Chicago appearance of 2008 and we can’t wait to throw down at one of our hometown city’s finest venues. Hope to see you there for this awesome event!
In other news, you can catch the band at a number of great festivals this summer, including Summer Camp, Wakarusa, and 10,000 Lakes Festival. Swing by our MySpace page for all the tour dates!
Strange Arrangement, a Chicago-based quartet, combining what they know and love about musical genres layered with intriguingly testimonial lyrics. The members of Strange Arrangement recently reunited, in Chicago, during the fall of 2006. During the decade that passed before this reunion, the members of the band performed an array of styles from jazz to rock, reggae and funk to bluegrass, as well as Afro-Cuban and West African Music, each lending an expression to their overall sound.
The members of Strange Arrangement include Joe Hettinga ..boards/vox, Bob Parlier on drums, Jim Conry on guitar/vox, and Kevin Barry on bass. Their debut release is a tight number ranging from lyrically-based folk tunes to mini-Progressive Rock epics. Their honeyed harmonies and artful ballads stream over polished and perfected instrumentation. This is all included in their new release and can be seen live around town and neighboring areas of the Midwest. With a strong bond to their native region, Strange Arrangement is here to embrace the bigger picture of live music— among those who blend it, fuse it, and funk it up. No need to pigeon-hole this band as simply jam, which could be done upon first listen. What you really get is a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam where a touch of Wilco meets the key dancing of Herbie Hancock combined with some of My Morning Jacket’s groove.
Be sure to check out the new album, Side x Side and shows in your area…
