Pete Mendel - Guitar,
Tim Archer - Bass,
Jon Willis - Drums,
K.U. - Vocals,
Josh Shelton - Trumpet and Vocals
Influences
Hip Hop, Rock, Funk, Jazz, Metal & anything else we can get our hands on.
Sounds Like
"Earth, WInd and Fire on crack!" or "The music James Brown would make love to." or Jay-Z/Lincoln Park meets The Roots but replace Chester with a trumpet and kick the musical sophistication up a few notches. Vajra sounds like... you tell us.
VAJRA (vauj.rah): Starting with a core that has grown up playing together since their early teens, VAJRA is a unique collaboration of guitar, trumpet, bass, drums and vocals. They have an explosive live show that is composed of original songs bursting with originality and a contagious energy.
Each of the four college educated instrumentalists have been performing, composing and arranging in various genres professionally since they were in Jr. High School. When the band was formed and solidified in the spring of 2006, it was apparent that each member, though still in their early twenties, brought a unique asset to the music and the group as a whole. The fifth and final piece fell into place in the summer of 2006 when VAJRA was introduced to the Los Angeles native rap artist K.U. The chemistry was apparent and the infusion of K.U. into the VAJRA sound was a seamless transition.
VAJRA featuring K.U. performs constantly around Los Angeles (House of Blues, Roxy, Key Club, Knitting Factory, Temple Bar, etc...) and has opened for old school hip hop legends De La Soul as well as Biz Markie.
OUT NOW FOR BLDCLOT ( Bulgaria ) A VERY SPECIAL REISSUE OF ALL STRAIGHT OPPOSITION DISCOGRAPHY CALLED " 20 STEPS ON MEDIOCRACY ", STARTING FROM THE FIRST PROMO ( d.i.y 2004 ) TO THE LAST EP "GATHERED AGAINST MEDIOCRACY"( Indelirium Records 2008 ) , FOR A TOTAL OF 20 TRACKS FROM THE PESCARA HARDCORE BAND !
Hey wassup?? yes it's FINALLY here lol. Superstar is now available for download! Click the "Download Now" link below and you'll be directed to the page to where you are able to download the file!
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Thanks so much for your friendship! If you liked any of my tunes, and you think your friends might like 'em too, I'd really appreciate you asking them to add me and help me get the word out! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
S143 will build a temporary sanctuary for Reinventing the Wheel amongst the concrete surfaces, high ceilings, and open beams of The Logan.
THE ART
Artists and bikesmiths will evaluate the role of the wheel through painting, restored vintage and hand-built bicycles, sculpture, photography, and video installation.
Y MAS
A group ride from Velo Culture bicycle shop's new location in South Park will bring scores of riders to the show. Sounds will be provided by Gabe Vega, Mr. Biggs, and Will Redd. In addition to light refreshments and beverages, Fat Tire beer and wine will be served.
Sanctuary143 welcomes all ages to this free event.
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