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Wubakia
Psychedelic / Progressive / Jam Band



SANTA CRUZ, California
United States

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Last Login:  2/9/2010
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Member Since10/12/2006
Band Websitewww.wubakia.com
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AdaM: Wubakia's guitarist, primary composer, and vocalist. The formation and evolution of the band has fueled a rapid expansion of his thoughtful and transportational songwriting, expressive guitar playing, and naturally magnetic stage presence. His command over the guitar and the wide range of effects he calls upon to sculpt its sound are hypnotic, and the frequent, contagious smiles that spread across his face during his high-energy performances keep our friends in the audience feeling right at home and thoroughly entertained.

Meet Maitland Vaughan-Turner: A quite-nearly graduated UCSC Computer Engineering major who decided at the last minute that he liked his own assignments much better; a chamber-violinist turned rock-bassist; a psychedelic pirate who will choose a sarong over pants any day of the week. With his extensive electronic knowledge, Maitland quickly expanded his role in the band from bassist and songwriter to also include overseeing Wubakia's hefty sound-engineering demands. An accomplished musician and eccentric by any standards, Maitland contributes an enticing songwriting style, an exploratory approach to jamming, and endlessly danceable, grooving bass lines.

A consistent student of jazz and tinkerer of any instrument in his path, Kris Yunker displays complete command over the 600 pounds of keyboards he splays in front of himself at every show. These include a shredding hammond-leslie, electric pianos, a clavinet, and even computer-sampling-triggers. With over 12 years of experience journeying through the realms of jazz, funk and Gamelan music, Kris fills out Wubakia's sound with heavily jazz-influenced voicings and phrasings, dynamic supporting rhythms, mind-bending soundscapes, and ripping solos that push the energy through the roof.

Larry LeBron - drummer extraordinaire - Compelled by the heady mathematic intricacies of prog rock, Larry takes an exacting and methodical approach to crafting and executing unique rhythms for Wubakia's arrangements. Through his natural talent for rhythmic creativity, Larry adds a whole other level of craftiness to Wubakia's songs and jams. His steady presence and focus keeps everyone grounded and connected, even when he's displacing rhythms as the jams plunge into periods of abstraction. With an evident jazz influence, Larry makes the utmost use of his expansive kit (and occasionally things beyond his kit)

InfluencesSun Ra, Zappa, Britney Spears, Phish, MMW, Antibalas, your mom, my dad, ALO, Critters Buggin, King Crimson, magic music from outerspace, Grateful Dead, Niel Young, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, the voices in our heads.
Sounds LikeA handful of sand getting thrown at a plateful of beets, amplified several hundred times, with feasting monkeys in the background...
Record LabelLopsided Universe
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Feb 12 2010 8:00P
Lupin Lodge Los Gatos, California
Jun 24 2010 8:00P
Jose’s Lounge Underground Monterey, California

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When no other name fits, invent one... and make it fun to say.

Defined as the inverse of deja-vu, this experimental psychedelic fusion band's name conveys how you'll feel at one of their shows. You're doing something familiar yet somehow, it's completely fresh, like the first time - that's wubakia.

Fans who've witnessed this quartet interweaving Balinese Kecak chants into Isaac Hayes' Shaft or hauling a Hammond organ into a eucalyptus forest for a Pranksters-style test (complete with coordinated multi-layered video projection) will attest that this group lives up to its name.

Wubakia features four musician/vocalists: Larry LeBron on drums, Adam Schwartz on guitar, Maitland Vaughan-Turner wielding the bass, and Kris Yunker on an array of keyboards. These players bring to the stage a passion for experimentation and a diverse set of influences, ranging from Yes and Pink Floyd to Britney Spears and Sun Ra. This adds up to a widely varied catalog of songs and a live experience that's constantly pushing new ground.

On a given night, they'll share a soulful Grapefruit Sunset, laden with dynamic improvisation, and segue smoothly into a retro-funky rendition of the Sesame Street Pinball Number Count. The jam will resolve into the anomalous Traci Malone, in which listeners are submerged on a sonic journey to probe surreal watery depths. This all transpires without a pause in the sound, as the crowd dances in a fervor and the musicians' smiles grow. Everyone in the venue knows things won't unfold in quite this way again.

Wubakia has been thriving in the Santa Cruz scene for nearly two years, captivating crowds at Moe's Alley, the Catalyst and Don Quixote's. Now, they're actively embracing more listeners and locales, so keep an ear out.

If today's feeling new in an uncanny way, it might be time to check their tour schedule!


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Wubakia's Friends Comments
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Some Bizzare

Some Bizzare



Feb 9 2010 11:20 PM

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duke23

duke23



Feb 8 2010 7:14 AM

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         i you like my music i am sending out cd's for free
Fast Heart Mart

Fast Heart Mart



Feb 5 2010 2:00 PM

Thanks Friend!
Legalize sleep!

Legalize sleep!



Feb 5 2010 6:38 AM

..YOUR SOUND IS SPEWING LSD INTO MY EARS
The Glass House

The Glass House



Feb 3 2010 4:48 PM

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Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Jan 20 2010 8:06 PM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy!

Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated.

Have you checked out my MySpace and www.faberoptime.com recently?
Hope you'll subscribe for my free (infrequent, no spam!) newsletter too.

You might also enjoy watching some of my latest films:

More (Rate! Comment! Favorite! Subscribe!) on my YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/faberoptime.

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."

olivortex

olivortex



Jan 20 2010 10:13 AM

HELLO.

How are you doing?



 


 


 

When Bears Attack!

When Bears Attack!



Jan 15 2010 3:02 AM

Hey!' Whats going on?' did you get a chance to check out the tunes?' Whatcha think'
ZOKA FONKTION A LA SCENE BASTILLE LE 25 MARS

ZOKA FONKTION A LA SCENE BASTILLE LE 25 MARS



Jan 10 2010 5:58 PM

Très bonne
année 2010, Zoka Fonktion vous souhaite tous le meilleur !!


En espérant
vous croiser sur la route cette année!


Musicalement
ZOKA FONKTION


PS :
Les extraits de titre de l’album TOGO To Go sont maintenant en ligne et vous
pouvez rejoindre la Fan Page sur Facebook !
A
bientôt


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So. Deep SD

So. Deep SD



Dec 29 2009 9:02 PM

Hey whats new with you? Alot of new shit coming for 2010!!! Hit up the page, sign the guest book, and if you like the music there are download links for iTunes. We really do appreciate the support!! New plan, new music, new artists, new shirts (Teamed up with Living Local Clothing), new EVERYTHING!!! Stay in touch and stay posted, So. Deep SD is at it real big right now. Text Tony V at 619-961-8492. And unlike these other people who post a number.....mine is my direct contact, no automated replies. Hit me up!!!
Tony V
So. Deep SD
Alfa (drummer looking for projects)

Alfa (drummer looking for projects)



Dec 25 2009 7:15 PM

Ciao=D
Have an happy XMas!!!^^
How are you dear??
Are you enjoying these days???=D
What gift Santa Clause had gave to you???xDxD
I wish you a Merry Xmas!!
Kisses
Pat Richard

Pat Richard



Dec 23 2009 2:17 AM

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Merry Christmas!
Tatyana Sherman

Tatyana Sherman



Dec 21 2009 7:59 PM

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!!!!

The festive mood for everyone!

Happy holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Life-Music-Love
Jones For Revival

Jones For Revival



Dec 20 2009 11:36 PM

looking forward to joining up with you guys for some shows while we're on the coast! happy holiblaze!!!
Chas

Chas



Dec 17 2009 10:00 AM

Its About time I heard some Dr Benway Live....... The Green Bus Was Jealous!
olivortex

olivortex



Dec 12 2009 12:28 PM

Have an incomparable week-end.

Goodbye, autumn | mountains, panorama


Sea curves | rocks, sea, clouds


On the red leaves carpet | poppy, flowers, field, dusk, sun

OLIVORTEX - soundscapes
Quote Your Pulse Records

Quote Your Pulse Records



Dec 10 2009 11:10 PM

We would like to invite you to download our FREE SAMPLER ALBUM, featuring all of the songs that you hear on our profile...

Download .zip of Quote Your Pulse Records - Fall 2009 Sampler here:
 
Don't forget to let us know what you think about the songs :-)
Happy Holidays!!!
Fans of Miss ClubDistrict.com

Fans of Miss ClubDistrict.com



Dec 9 2009 6:59 AM

Lets Party Mauh!!
*Click to join*


mikey and the headphone

mikey and the headphone



Dec 4 2009 11:14 AM

Thanks for being our friend.



Really appreciate.



Green love and Peace!!!



Buurman and Sapato






olivortex

olivortex



Nov 28 2009 11:57 PM

Yeah ahah daturas most of all!

I knew you would notice that :)

Your sounds are qite psychoactive too, in a very good way.


Tatyana Sherman

Tatyana Sherman



Nov 28 2009 3:08 PM



I wish you a wonderful weekend!!!!!!!!!

Peace and blessings....

Life-Music-Love
olivortex

olivortex



Nov 27 2009 7:42 PM

Hello Wubakia.

Great sounds, thank you!


Peace from Paris.

 


 


 


 


 

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Mikey Sixx

Mikey Sixx



Nov 27 2009 8:40 AM

Smokin’ Roots Crew

Smokin’ Roots Crew



Nov 24 2009 3:30 AM

Hey fellas, check out our newest track: "Hashish".  Number 2 on the player.  Can you feel it???
olivortex

olivortex



Nov 21 2009 5:07 PM

Hello.

Thank you for welcoming me.

You can visit my little vortex whenever you feel like, of course. There will always be a sound to fit your mood.

Until next time, I wish you good times only.

O.


 


 


 


 


 



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