**BOOKING CONTACT**
Boston Event Works (PH) 781.395.1732 (FX) 781.395.1733
General Booking : Kevin Baker ext 211 kevin@bostoneventworks.com
College Booking: Ron Peleg ext 212 ron@be-colleges.com
Intricate wordplay, soulful roots, memorable hooks, old-school vocal harmonies, and intense passion are but a few of the elements which combine to form the powerful and unmistakable sound of the Alchemystics.
Fueled by the belief that music could expand beyond the boundaries of style and categories, the Alchemystics first formed as a trio in 2003. They worked to create a sound that reflected their love of heavy rhythms, reggae, hip hop, soul and dub, while also infusing earthy vocal harmonies to create truly original music. True to their name, The Alchemystics have transformed into their current lineup of diverse and talented musicians, including the vocal stylings of Ras Jahn and Ian-I, the intricate lyrics of emcee Force, and the deep groove of drummer Demse Zullo, world-traveled bassist Garrett Sawyer, and keyboardist Jay Metcalf.
The Alchemystics have shared stages with such international music luminaries as Stephen Marley, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Clipse, Damian Marley, Sister Carol, The Coup, Dennis Brown, Inner circle, Busta Rhymes, Yellow Man, Burning Spear, Gil Scott Heron, Culture, ShineHead, Angelique Kidjo, Mighty Sparrow, The Brazilian Girls, Israel Vibrations, English Beat, Bonnie Raitt, King Sunny Ade, and Taj Mahal.
Performing live, the Alchemystics specialize in high-energy, captivating performances which get crowds jumping and dancing to what they like to call their "new roots music" combining elements both traditional and fresh. Venues to date include a wide array of settings from festivals (including Vermont Reggae Festival, Strange Creek, Wormtown Music Festival, Charlemont Reggae Fest), clubs and dancehalls (including Pearl Street Ballroom, Iron Horse Music Hall, Paradise Rock Club, Middle East, Harpers Ferry, Toads Place), colleges and universities (including University of Massachusetts, Trinity College, Colby Sawyer College), and ski areas such as Ascutney, Whale Back, and Mount Wachusett.
The Alchemystics firmly embrace the notion of music and art as vital tools to bring about social change in our communities. Individually and collectively, the members of the Alchemystics have made it a priority to give back to their local community, working closely with the community youth and lending their musical talents to raise funds for causes such as the Massachusetts Red Ribbon Ride, and the Northampton Survival Center, Victims of Hurricane Katrina, Darfur Relief, AIDS awareness, and domestic abuse awareness. Members have also guest lectured and performed at a number of schools in the Northeast.
With the 2007 release of their self-titled EP featuring the crowd favorite "Shine Eye Girl" and the 2008 release of the Alchemystics Live cd, the Alchemystics continue to grow and gain momentum. The group is hard at work at Northfire Studio on their second full-length album.
Haaay boyz I had a great time last night love it went u come to Worcester. U guys are always pure entertainment and just tons of fun U neva fail me and thats whats up well till next time love and respect...me
Well "Howdy" back to you friend! There's a little southwest flare for ya! It really has been a long time, but isn't it wild how fast 3 yrs goes by! Russ and I are doing well, the universe has always taken care of us and life is good. We still think of you and hope good things keep comin' your way. Keep on groovin', and feel free to drop a line anytime! Cass & Russ
yeah that's what's up ima make it a point to get out to one of your upcoming shows. we've actually met a few times already i used to be real tight with mc tell (brent) i'm in the finishing stages of my debut album on 2-99 records. myself and 808 of bassment sound trying to connect and get this album heard if you ever need an opening act or some shit hit me up anytime man...
Yo i got that widget up on all my pages, get at me with some flyers and i will post em up at the zoo< UMASS.
also almost done editing photos from reggae fest and iron horse sorry took so long the IHEG show had almost over 200 shots, i will get em on a c.d for you guys..
and get at me with some upcoming show info so i can make some flyers i know your going to love the ideas i got!!!
see you guys tuesday! gettin there early this time! cannot wait til halloween, get to be blessed by the best on a wicked eve hope to keep in touch w.you guys always. hope you had a blissful weekend♥
THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!!!!!!! you guys where one of my favorite performances at wormtown!!! not to mention it was my first festival!!! you guys rule!!! never stop doing what you guys do!!! you should be more well known and i support you guys 100000%!!!!!!!!!
thanx for the love! hope this weekend went well for yall. see ya tues, as always bringin more heads! lookin forward to halloween, should be dope! oh & of course we only roll the best to give us the most irie states always good to hear from ya, bless
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thats whats gud mayne i deff saw u there i love goin to them festivels but ur by far the best at ive seen there last year when u was in the cabins was sum of the craziest shit ive seen nxt time ur in the area ima deff b there nd at wrm town when u out did dpr on their own set wit the hip hop is dead joint was the shit