Moving audiences’ with his “in the pocket” rhythmic melodies and double-slap funk bass riffs, John Brown (bass guitar/mandolin) lays the concrete for the band’s musical foundation. James Pate (guitar/vocals/sampler) melts audiences’ faces with his unbridled guitar mechanics and soulful artistry that employs guitar melodies and searching vocals to explore the depths of human emotion. As the driving rhythmic force and backbone of the band, Enzo Loechel (drums/vocals) gives the band an edge by incorporating a range of improvisational drumming techniques while maintaining an impeccable rhythm.
The newest member of this fearless foursome is Russell Dobda (keyboards/saxophone/vocals) who seals the stamp on Toast’s fusion of eclectic sounds and creatively engineered live performances. On stage Russ is surrounded by various vintage, electronic, and acoustic keyboards, which allow him to layer the music with melodic chords and jazz progressions. In addition, his skillful saxophone playing provides for a more soulful sound. All band members contribute to the lyrics, which aim to identify universal themes and explore diverse subject matter such as science fiction, politics, and philosophical understandings.
Influences
Chet Atkins, Talking Heads, Joe Satriani, Yes, The flaming lips, gotan project, mars volta, at the drive in, sparta, al di meola, the shins, nick drake, nick cave, spiritualized, department of eagles, ministry, pixies, pink floyd, jethro tull, uriah heep, lead belly, tom waits, the delgados, medeski martin and wood, phish, sound tribe sector 9, the frogs, a fir-ju well, sonic youth, adam sandler, beck, cake, clinic, belle and sebastian, bad brains, mr bungle, neutral milk hotel, violent femmes, bjork, primus, joni mitchell, Fela Kuti, Particle, mulatu astatke, stevie wonder, greyboy allstars, and of course the beatles
Toast experienced their early years in the multi-cultural city of El Paso, TX. It was there that Mike Majors, who also worked with the Mars Volta, produced their first album, “Disengaged From the Outside World”. In order to expand their fan base and venue opportunities, Toast relocated to the heart of the live music capitol of the world, Austin, TX.
Every live performance by Toast gives witness to an innovative blend of genres rolled up into one spellbinding performance. This musical quartet produces tightly executed compositions, crossed with elements of funk, jazz, drum and bass, psychedelia, and progressive rock. As Mike Huereque of Study Breaks phrased it, “They have a hint of every spice in their recipe. Something everyone can enjoy”.
Toasts’ progressive approach to musical experiences also takes full advantage of the on-stage space and often welcomes other art forms onto their set to share their improvised inspiration. They do no hesitate to make use of light synchronization and design, 3D visual projectors, on-stage theatrics, and live paintings. The audience can always expect a fresh and cultivating experience.
Toast has shared the stage with a number of talented artists from different corners of the map including: Particle, Moving Matter, Antibalas Afro-Beat Orchestra, and Papa Mali, just to name a few.
In stores the day after 4/20!!!
THE MAD SCIENCE
In 2009, after 5 years of preparation and development, Toast’s long-anticipated studio album “The Mad Science” will be released. Recorded by Austin’s own Grammy-winning triple-platinum engineer, Stuart Sullivan (Sublime, Butthole Surfers, Meat Puppets). The album is an experimental journey covering everything from riff-based, jazzy funk to Reggae mixed with politically charged Afro-beat rhythms. Not to mention, their progressive rock never stops short of cleverly written lyrics. The album has something for everyone and offers an exclusive eccentricity that stems from a creative source yet unheard by the public ear. “The Mad Science” is mastered at Airshow Mastering in Boulder, CO by Jim Wilson (Grupo Fantasmo, Octopus Project, Eric Johnson) and has been heavily promoted and distributed to every market using Home Grown Music label, iTunes, Amazon.
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I played "Ill Have Somebody ELse-bonus track)on the newly GRAMMY nominated cd, Willie and the Wheel (Willie Nelson and AATW)!!!!!BRAND NEW SONGS UP TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and the band just got on reverbnation..check it out..www.reverbnation.com/therubyjaneshow
We at Mentally Twisted Records LLC would like to thank you for being our friend, We don’t have time to get back to everyone, sorry about that, this is a fast paced game… Keep grinding hard, this music game has a lot to offer if you take the right steps. Keep in touch, and feel free to contact us any time, we will try and get back to you in a timely manor. Thanks for you support… Below is an update on what we are doing right now.
We looking for unsigned Male or Female Hip Hop and R&B artists from 16 to 19 years old that live in or right around Austin Texas. If that is you or someone you know then contact our Director of A&R
If you don't live in that area and you still want a chance, you will have to be able to come to Austin Texas for a meeting if you are selected. If you are above the age we are looking for, you better be "HOT"!!!
Send Digital Press Kits (Bio, Pic, Demo) to our director of A&R Mr.Arstill at Arstill619@gmail.com
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Next shows: October 28, Jazzbones in Tacoma, WA October 30, Mississippi Pizza in Portland, OR October 31, Nana's Irish Grill and Pub in Newport, OR November 1, Muddy's Hot Cup in Arcata, CA November 5, Molly Malone's in West Hollywood, CA
Our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS FOR THE LOVE....,AND THE FRIENDSHIP,AND IF YOU DRINK..??? COME HAVE A "TOP SHELF" DRINK WITH US...AND GET CRUNK...!!! (((GRRRRR)))..!! "KING KANNIBAL" Myspace Band Player Generator
My apologies for not stoppin by your page but work can get hectic and I can't keep up sometimes!! =) But I try!! Anyways I wanted to share some of my recent work with you!!
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