LESS THAN ONE WEEK TILL THE MOTET CD RELEASE SHOWS!
And due to popular demand we are going to pre-release one more track from our new record "Dig Deep":
EXPENSIVE SHIT
ROFOROFO FIGHT We are excited to say that our new CD will be hot off the presses in time for our upcoming front range shows (7/9-7/11). This is the most deeply produced and diverse Motet CD yet and features a wide array of fantastic players from our extended musical family. So, in addition to performing a slew of new material from the new disc, we will also be offering "Dig Deep" at these shows for the ridiculously low price of only ONE DOLLAR!!! Come and take advantage of this one time offer while supplies last.
We are also very excited to let you know that the phenomenal afrobeat group from San Francisco
ALBINO will be joining The Motet for 3 Colorado front range shows:
JULY 9th @ BOULDER THEATER
JULY 10th @ OWSLEY'S GOLDEN ROAD
JULY 11th @ MISHAWAKA AMPHITHEATRE
These shows are going to be are going to be something else. If you haven't seen Albino you're in for a real treat. These guys are the real deal afrobeat vibe with full horns, funky guitar, and fat bass, complete with face paint and dance moves!
These will be CD release parties for BOTH The Motet and Albino!
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THE MOTET ON JAM CRUISE!!!
We are very pleased to announce that we will be playing our Talking Heads set on Jam Cruise 8 next January!
This just in: Tickets are going on sale Thursday, June 4 at 12:00pm ET. This boat is guaranteed to sell out within hours so please be ready to get your tickets the moment they become available!
This performance will of course include the same cast of characters that we featured for our Halloween shows last year: Kyle Hollingsworth, Fuzz, Jans Ingber, Liza Oxnard, Joey Porter, Carrie Sangiovanni, Paul McDaniel, and Dave Watts. This promises to be an epic event so get your tix now!
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HEY YOU GUYS!!
Big thanks to all who came out to our SOLD OUT Boulder Theater show at the end of December! It was quite an experience for us to look out over a thousand avid Motet/Talking Heads fans dancing their asses off!! You guys rock!
You can download the whole show here:
http://www.archive.org/details/Motet2008-12-27
And, you can watch the video of our Fox Theatre show this past October right here:
http://www.rockymtnlive.com/concerts/
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A BIG SHOUT OUT TO EVERYONE WHO MADE OUR LATE NIGHT EXPERIENCE AT DESERT ROCKS FEST IN MOAB SO EPIC. JOEY HAD MULTIPLE AIRLINE ISSUES, SO HE AND HIS FINE LADY DECIDED TO DO THE 6 HOUR DRIVE FROM DENVER INSTEAD. THEY SHOWED UP AT 2:15 AM AND WE ROCKED THE DESERT TILL THE SUN CAME UP! IT WAS QUITE A NIGHT FOR ALL.
SEE YOU THERE NEXT YEAR...
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OH, SNAP!!!
We thought our idea of playing "The Best of Haloween" at Cervatnes was going to be fairly successful, but January 16ths show was over the top with more than 1000 super enthusiastic Motet fans coming out and tearing the place up.
you can watch the whole show right here:
http://www.rockymtnlive.com/concerts/
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THE NEW ALBUM FROM JUNO WHAT?! IS NOW AVAILABLE!!
This deaf-defying, electro-funk featuring Dave, Dom, Joey and Jans will leave you begging for more on the dance floor.
YOU CAN GET IT RIGHT HERE FOR FREE!!!
Just click on the song title to download:
LATE NIGHT DON'T WAKE ELECTROCITY BODY DOUBLE GET ON DOWN SPARK IT DRAGON
And all we ask in return is that you sign up on our mailing list so that we can occasionally give you a gentle prod to come see your live shows. Yes, it's even better live!
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**********FESTIVALS**********
(and some other cool shows you should check out)
JUNO WHAT?!
Thursday, JULY 30th
PHAMILY REUNION, IDAHO SPRINGS, CO Saturday, August 1st
CD BABY - Review of the band's most recent release, Intrumental Dissent.
RELIX Magazine - "The Motet exists in a state of perpetual re-birth, constantly reinventing itself by absorbing new sounds..."
BASS PLAYER Magazine - Interview with Garret Sayers from the October 2006 issue.
Influences
THE MOTET PLAYS TOWER OF POWER WITH SPECIAL GUESTS JANS INGBER AND BILL EVANS
THE MOTET Live @ The Boulder Theater Halloween '07
THE MOTET Live @ Red Rocks
Sounds Like
"Instrumental Dissent reflects much of the band's new, electronically textured explorations while still driving home hard hitting, percussive dance grooves." - CD Baby
We here at the Motet camp would like to express our sorrow at the loss of the king of pop, Michael Jackson. We have all been deeply influenced by his music and performances over the years. He is gone but not forgotten as his songs live on in the hearts and minds of so many. As the news of his untimely death still resonates around the globe, we have received countless requests to relive the tribute we paid to his music during Halloween '05. Because so many of you have asked us to bring that show back, how could we refuse?! So, keep your ears peeled, because sometime in the near future we may be announcing the return of our MJ tribute.....
HERBIE HANCOCK TRIBUTE
featuring Joey Porter, Dave Watts, Dominic Lalli, and Paul McDaniel
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2009 brings a new sound to a familiar face in the national music community. With an astonishingly talented cast of musicians, The Motet has refined their sound and their vision into a dynamic and expressive improvisational force.
Founded and led by drummer Dave Watts, The Motet began almost ten years ago and hasn’t let up since. Featuring complex compositions written and arranged by Watts himself, the music tells a story through syncopated rhythms and melodies.
“I’ve always written parts for guitar, bass, horns, and percussion. Because they’ve all been created with a clave in mind, there’s a very specific way in which the parts interact,” explains Watts.
“That’s what gives the song its character. When we play live sometimes we’ll get into a groove, play the head, and then open up for solos. And all the while, everything is tied to the clave with everyone playing in it. That’s just one way you approach playing music with respect for it’s composition or tradition.”
As music and technology evolve at an astounding rate, so too has The Motet pioneered their unique sound while continuing to defy categorization. With roots in Jazz, Afrobeat, Funk, Salsa and Samba, The Motet keeps their audiences in a dancing frenzy by layering House and Techno rhythms into a style that is uniquely their own.
From years of incessant touring and with a rich legacy under their belt, The Motet’s “resolve to evolve” has made them indispensable in the East and West Coast groove circuits.
Writes Dave Kirby of Boulder Magazine: “Watts' dedication and artistic integrity have created an elusive musical entity which seems to be as much fun to play in as it is to go out and hear.”
The Motet is a world-class ensemble that whips audiences into a whirlwind using sheer impromptu force. The rhythms are spontaneous and textured and the beats are hard-driving. The band uses this energy to create a rapport between the audience and themselves that is rarely seen in today's world of manufactured rock. The Motet consecrates the ground on which dance music meets free-form improvisation.
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey returns to Colorado for 3 shows this week in Nederland, Boulder, & Denver!
Wed. 6/24 - First Street Pub - Nederland,CO
Thurs. 6/25 - b.Side Lounge - Boulder,CO
w/Fareed Haque
Fri. 6/26 - Owsley's - Denver,CO
w/Fareed Haque's Flat Earth Ensemble
Jam Cruise 8 will go down January 3-8, 2010 and will be leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, heading to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and George Town, Cayman Islands aboard the luxurious MSC Poesia, Queen of the MSC fleet. The public on-sale is TOMORROW Thursday June 4 at Noon ET! DON’T DELAY ON BOOKING. We have more pre-books than ever this year! Make sure to sign up on our mailing list and be ready to book June 4 to ensure your spot before we sell out!
STS9 The Word feat John Medeski, North Mississippi Allstars, Robert Randolph Zappa plays Zappa Galactic Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Maceo Parker Dark Star Orchestra JJ Grey & Mofro Railroad Earth Steve Kimock's Crazy Engine Lotus Fantastic 4 feat. Robert Walter, Adam Deitch, Eric Krasno & Cheme Gastelum) Toubab Krewe Eric Krasno & Chapter 2 The Motet plays the Talking Heads Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Hot Buttered Rum John Brown's Body Kyle Hollingsworth & Friends Mike Dillon's Go Go Jungle The Mother Hips Break Science feat. Adam Deitch Dragon Smoke feat. Robert Mecurio, Ivan Neviile, Stanton Moore & Eric Lindell Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes George Porter Jr's Super Jam DJ Logic Pretty Lights Special Guests: Col Bruce Hampton Skerik Will Bernard
Public Radio's Saturday Fade... the place to hear The Motet.
May 9: Minha Mae Ochunmare
Catch the free live stream for our next show, May 23 from 9pm to midnight EDT. No commercials, no static...just great music that other radio stations won't play.
Thanks again for the add! We really would love to have you and your group down for a free haircut this month if you have time. As an active element of our neighborhood's scene, we will host local bands on our website and allow you to blog and post up show dates… Its not done but we will let you know when!
~ Leon
"Local's Barbershop"... Adopting the sense of community that barbershops are known for through Arts, Music and Fashion, as well as getting the best haircut service possible at an affordable price .
Public radio's Saturday Fade... the place to hear The Motet.
March 28: Do What You Want
Catch the free live stream for our next show, April 11 from 9pm to midnight EDT. No commercials, no static...just great music that other radio stations won't play.
Things for bringing this vibe to Durango... It would be great to work with you in the future. I got a recording of the show if ya like it for documentation.
I saw you guys play for the first time at Earthdance 2007 in Laytonville,CA. You guys were great! I was glad to speak with a few of you and I love your wild energy. It's cool to have you as a MySpace friend. Cheers!
Public radio's Saturday Fade. On January 31, we played...
The Motet: The Lesson
View this week's full playlist in our blog section. Catch our free live stream every other Saturday night from 9pm to midnight EST. No commercials, no static...just great music that other radio stations won't play.
HEY you guys- just hoping to hear that youre playing Desert Rocks again this Memorial weekend!!!! DO IT!! you guys rock Colorado and should kick ass in Moab again!!
What are you doing blowing up colorado??? Come hang out in wasgington!!! Hit up seattle and bellingham! I would love to dance to you guys once again. <3
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