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The Sidecar Allstars
Jazz / Funk / Latin

"The houseband that blew the roof off"

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

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   The Sidecar Allstars: General Info
Member Since1/21/2006
Band Websitethesidecarbar.com
Band MembersMark DeCheser - guitar
Jason Fifield - electric and acoustic bass
Phil Horwitz - drums
Plus many special guests.
InfluencesIn no order of preference:

John Zorn, Miles Davis, James Brown, Bill Frisell, John Coltrane, Jack DeJohnette, Charles Mingus, Painkiller, Ornette Coleman, Dave Holland, P-Funk, Marc Ribot, Masada, Naked City, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ruins, Sly & Robbie, Maceo Parker, Bob Marley, Viktor Krauss, Cachao, A.C. Jobim, John McLaughlin + Mahavishnu Orchestra, Freddie Hubbard, Bill Laswell, Elvin Jones, Danny Gatton, Keith Jarret, Michel Camillo, each other
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 14 2008 9:00P
Mak Presents Homebrewed Live & Local @ Triumph Brewpub Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 11 2008 12:00P
Graduate Hospital Neighborhood Benefit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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   About The Sidecar Allstars
UPDATE -- The Sidecar Allstars do not exist as a house band anymore, due to The Sidecar canceling virtually all of its live music. The band, however, does still get together for the occasional session or external gig here and there. Currently, Phil and Mark have been backing R&B legend Mr. King in various performances around the Philadelphia area.

While it was alive, The Allstars made some pretty amazing improvised music, inviting a whole host of musicians to join them throughout their tenure, most notable of which was the legendary Byard Lancaster. Mark did manage to capture a lot of it on video, and at some point, more of those videos may become visible on Mark's YouTube Page.

Is there a future for The Allstars? Perhaps, but for now this project in its current nomenclature is on indefinite hold. Feel free to drop us a line here if you are looking to book a gig or to just say hello.

What follows here is the *former* bio of the band. Read its present tense in a past tense and you'll get a feel for what went down.

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The Sidecar Allstars, house band for The Sidecar Bar & Grille, is the result of a serendipitous accident.

The official formation of the band happened on 01/14/2006 at the CD release party/show for From Cosmos To Chaos, a nationwide collective of musicians spearheaded by Jason Fifield. A horde of heavy-hitting musicians was assembled for the once-in-a-lifetime performance of From Cosmos To Chaos at the Chestnut Hill Coffee Co. in efforts to promote the new CD.

Two of the musicians selected for that performance were Mark DeCheser and Phil Horwitz, both longtime friends, jazz musicians, and on-again/off-again band members. Mark was plucked from his busy schedule working with Leafblower, his Electronic/IDM project with Janic Castagner, and Phil was plucked from his impossibly large collection of Jazz CDs and advanced mathematics texts for this CD release party, whereupon they were discovered by longtime friend of Phil's and restauranteur Adam Ritter of The Sidecar.

After the CD release party, Jason, Mark and Phil were informed they were now the new house band @ The Sidecar and that they would be playing house gigs 2x a month, where they would be given free reign to play whatever they pleased. The trio forms the core group, and the Allstars include many other special guests in a rotating line up of regional performers.

All the members of The Sidecar Allstars come from a jazz background. They tend to push the envelope, bring edgier and more raw textures to the forefront. They combine this often raucous avant garde edge with undercurrents of funk, reggae/dub, Latin/African, country & more experimental rhythms, always seeking to keep the rhythm moving in a forward direction.

The group has just begun, and the potential for things to evolve is already so limitless that the act already promises to please all crowds.

The Sidecar Allstars - Live @ The Sidecar
Footprints - 06.24.2006





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Mar 26 2008 5:11 PM

Go to our myspace to listen to our 07.11.
07 show (Featuring Fred Adams of the Sun Ra Arkestra on trumpet) or click here to download.
Enjoy!
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Feb 28 2008 12:45 AM

Another Spotlight UPDATE! You must upload your original video with the tracks provide at Lincoln Spotlight Contest BEFORE March 17th and have your fans give you many 5 stars to be in the TOP 25. Check the videos up now….. the compition is on!



If you have not checked out the Lounge please do so Lincoln Lounge Here is where we will feature the winner along with - Howard Hewitt, Maysa and Kenny Latimore so check it at www. lincolnlounge. com and join me Common Lincoln Spotlight Contest

The show has already started where is your video?
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Jan 22 2008 7:40 PM

Broketronica





Oct 24 2007 1:36 AM

We're back:

WISNU





Oct 16 2007 12:22 AM

Yup...Last Saturday was a great jammin man!!!
Johnny D.





Sep 27 2007 3:04 PM

Hey Mark... I'll be around this Friday
S Jole Records





Aug 31 2007 9:54 PM

Thanks for being a friend.



RHYTHM TRIP





Jul 31 2007 9:50 PM

What up Sidecar Allstars!

Thanks for being down with thee TRIP
THE CUBICAL





Jun 13 2007 1:40 PM

Cheers for that.
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Jun 13 2007 1:20 PM

OBRIGADO PELO AD !
THANK YOU FOR THE AD , BEST REGARDS FROM PORTUGAL !
The Hixon





May 9 2007 1:25 AM

Sorry to those who got the giant pic in the first comment and thanks to those who pointed it out!!

The longest running local music fundraising event in the tri-state area returns!
HEAVY METAL AGAINST BREAST CANCER VIII
Sat. May 12th @ The Pennant East in Bellmawr, NJ
Get more info on our page or at:
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Featuring – Motornature, Old Man Savage, Spur, Facing Eviction and hosted by THE HIXON
10 BUCKS! 21 AND OVER!

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE SUSAN G. KOMEN FOUNDATION PHILLY CHAPTER!
<"http://phillyraceforthecure.com/">
Even if you hate us, support these people because everyone loves breasts and the people that they are attached to as well!! Over $10,000 has been raised by metalheads through the H.M.A.B.C. series of events!!

RAFFLE PRIZES FOR THE SHOW!
50/50, Sirius Radio, and…………………………….
A WASHBURN DIME-O-FLAGE GUITAR, SIGNED BY MEMBERS OF THE HOWARD STERN SHOW (INCLUDING RICHARD CHRISTY AND RONNIE THE LIMO DRIVER) WILL BE UP FOR RAFFLE ALONG WITH EVERYTHING ELSE!

BIG THANKS TO JOSE' from Sirius Hard Attack! He has been giving us killer plugs!! Check out <"http://www.sirius.com/hardattack ">
so much metal-so little time! Just another reason why free radio sucks!

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE SHOW BUT STILL WANT TO DONATE TO THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE?!?!?! JUST HIT UP OUR MYSPACE PAGE AND USE THE KOMEN BANNER TO DONATE SAFELY AND SECURELY USING PAYPAL!!

The Hixon and all of those affected by this horrible disease truly appreciate your participation. As always – ALL proceeds from this event go to the Philly chapter of the Susan G. Komen foundation, lets add to the $10,000 that ha
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May 8 2007 5:11 AM

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
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May 6 2007 10:28 PM


Thanks for your support!


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Apr 29 2007 7:47 PM

Hi The Sidecar Allstars,

Hey There! I am sorry I haven't written in awhile, Things have been moving forward and keeping me out of trouble...For the most part!
Have a fantastic day and I wanted to let you know I appreciate our friendship and your support!

Keep the Vision
Michael
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Apr 11 2007 7:52 PM

Welcome to the Hawkwind Myspace network, feel free to spread the word in 2007

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Apr 7 2007 11:17 PM

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Apr 3 2007 8:18 AM

How's it goin?
Figured we'd drop ya a line.
If your interested check out our page for upcoming shows!
We're gonna have lot's of new things goin on in the next couple of weeks, so check it out if you'd like!
Also be looking out for our full length album,
"Business End of the Barrel",

Hope to hear back from ya!

CoA

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Mar 26 2007 8:17 PM

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THANKS FOR BEING A FRIEND.
HOPE YA DIG WHAT WE'RE DOIN.
WE'LL HAVE NEW MATERIAL FROM THE UPCOMING ALBUM POSTED ON OUR SITE IN 3 WEEKS, SO BE SURE TO CHECK THAT OUT.

HOPE TO HEAR BACK FROM YA SOMETIME!
The Hixon





Mar 24 2007 11:21 PM

"Get Thrashed" premier in Philly- with a cameo by The Hixon!

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Date: Mar 22, 2007 2:17 PM
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Body: Hope you guys can make it - after all, The Hixon have a brief cameo in the film!

Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal will make its East Coast Premiere in Philadelphia, PA on Sunday, April 1 at 6pm as part of the Backseat Film Festival.
Keep an eye on this site as well as www.GetThrashed.com for more details and more screening dates.

For more info on the Backseat Film Festival, click here <"http://www.backseatfilmfestival.com">

BACKSEAT FILM FESTIVAL NO. 5
Now in its FIFTH year, the Backseat Film Festival is a rock 'n roll film fest devoted to the best in edgy, unpretentious movies from all over the cinematic globe. An electrifying mix of zany short films, sleazy music videos, unrelenting documentaries and some of the most exciting feature film premieres around, the Backseat Film Festival is a showcase for movies that embody the youthful, exhilarating spirit of rock 'n roll. No postmodern love-stories or heavy-handed political statements here, just a lot of zombies, hot chicks, bad jokes and great music. And also, a hell of a lot of booze.
Broketronica





Mar 20 2007 5:21 PM

Kimberly Holloway





Feb 20 2007 5:02 PM

GREETINGS The Sidecar Allstars,

IF YOU WILL BE IN THE AREA, I'D LOVE FOR YOU TO COME OUT AND VIBE WITH US!

THE FIRST 15 PEOPLE WILL RECEIVE A FREE KIMBERLY HOLLOWAY CD!

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The Sidecar Allstars....
Sycophant





Feb 19 2007 7:04 PM

Happy early birthday. You don't look a day over 16.
Michael Murphy





Feb 14 2007 11:12 PM

Happy Valentines Day!!
I hope your day is filled with Love and Joy : o)
Keep the Vision
Michael Murphy
Broketronica





Feb 9 2007 4:12 AM

**AFRO OMEGA**





Feb 4 2007 3:22 AM

Dave Cramske





Feb 2 2007 7:15 AM

Whats up foolios?!?!?
Im in New Orleans right now! Crazy here.
National guard and martial lawlessnessin the streets!!Peace homies...
Broketronica





Jan 30 2007 2:03 AM



The Baltimore Invasion!
Dave Cramske





Jan 24 2007 7:46 AM

Yo!!
Cleveland Rocks!!
WhatsupSidecarLocos?!?!
Pandemix





Jan 23 2007 4:14 PM

where you at?

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