Toy-Box Trio plays markedly intimate retro-future circus music, transforming baroque sounds into a stranger version of 'The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy'.
The Toy-Box Trio was founded in early 2007 by classical composer Harlan Glotzer while studying at Cornish College of the Arts. During Harlan's studies, he experimented with bringing different ensembles together. The Toy-Box Trio was born out of a search for an unlikely–yet musically functional–ensemble that would cause listeners to experience through-composed music in an entirely different way. The pairing of concertina, toy piano, and tuba is reminiscent of the classical piano trio–a staple in chamber repertoire–but able to extend into the 21st century by creating a sonic landscape evocative of dusty old music boxes and haunted carnivals. The Toy-Box Trio is committed to approaching time worn ideas and concepts from unexpected, non-traditional, and rarely used angles, as well as providing a light and fanciful sonic atmosphere.
The Toy-Box Trio has appeared in a variety of venues including the University District Street Fair, West Seattle Summer Fest, the City of Seattle Art in the Park & Buskers Program, and various art galleries, restaurants, and coffee shops throughout the Puget Sound region. In addition, they are in close collaboration with Sepiachord, performing at numerous events, as well as having the honor of composing and recording the Sepiachord Theme which will appear on the Sepiachord Companion in October 2009. Aside from live appearances, the Toy-Box Trio will be featured on an upcoming broadcast of Sonarchy Radio, which airs weekly on KEXP 90.3. Music from the trio's self-titled EP is currently featured with the Olde City Sideshow and has been placed in various films including My Lucy Charm and Back Ally. In August, the trio will record their first full-length album, which will be released in fall of 2009.
Find out more on the Toy Box Trio website (p.s. their new CD, Miniature Menagerie is due out any day now. We're very much looking forward to it!)
The Deepsleep Narcotics Co. is commited to your total music experience. Our engineers, physicists, poets and photographers work squirreled away in backrooms combining the danceable with the headphone astral plain. On stage this music comes through the People’s Jay’s drums and computers, Aydin’s Bass, Samurai Linconln’s Serato turntable, and Lena’s sultry alto. Lynn’s projected artwork lets the audiences see what she hears, taking everyone on a journey of discovery. The DNC headquarters are in Seattle Washington, and have been since aught four. Our love of downbeat and trip-hop shows in our music, as does our love of Latin and funk and rock. Our shows appeal to anyone looking to fall in love or cure cancer. DNC music is on the forefront of tech and at the same time totally accessible to the first timer. Our shows appeal to hipster mothers and fathers with their children asleep at home with the babysitter studying for her robotics midterm. Our music is good to wander into after a bad day at work and maybe have a beer or two and watch and relax. Our shows are for the returning audience; they see the evolution of the songs, the sets, and the band. We’re all in it together. We make this music for ourselves to enjoy first. Then the world.
Born in San Jose, raised in Portland, cured in Seattle rain. Grew up singing with the siblings.(don't tell her, but I used to sneak into sis' room and play her guitar when I was 5)Al Green, Joni Mitchell and Jethro Tull were my fav groups/singers after the Beatles. Took some classical lessons and entered a few competitions. Love to play, sing, write music.....current heroes include James Brown, Zappa, Debussy, Miles, Marvin, Bach, and the list goes on.........oh, and I love Judy Garland, more than you could even imagine............. .. James "Shoes" Walker
Playing a unique style of psychedelic folk, Lauren evolved from being a poet to a songwriter. With strong vocals and lyrics which explore mysticism, love, and hardship her music produces a spellbinding effect on audiences east and west.
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Hailing from the rain capital of the country, Seattle, Washington, Lucy Bland lets the rain inspire their music rather than drown them out. Channeling those long winters and rainy days into each opus, Lucy Bland combines delicate drops of sound into a deluge that is indie, folk, and electronic all at once. The experience begins with Cat Biell's vocals, quietly outlining images of the sea, the sky and everything in between. Then comes the rich, lyrical melodies from violinist Katie Mosehauer.Next are hints of spare bluesy jams and '60's sci-fi soundtracks from multi-instrumentalist Tim Stedman. Electronic beats emerge from a table roofed with knobs, wires and blinking lights, and Todd Wallar marshals the song to shape. Drops of steel guitar and accordion suggest the coming brilliance, and a mood materializes. Quiet and clear, tantalizing and powerful--the sound is unmistakable. It fills the hall and drifts into the street. Earth spins. Rain falls. Clocks melt.
Seattle based Strange Jerome combines the right amount of grit & edge with dynamic harmonies and gripping melodies. A clever roots rock band that mixes alternative country, shadowy folk and blues influences creating a timely blend that has been described as Lucinda Williams and the Cowboy Junkies meets the Pretenders. “Comparable to Neko Case and Boyfriends in style but as rough and ready as Lucinda Williams.” - The Weekly Volcano, Tacoma, WA “Strange Jerome belong to the best of the Americana roots music.” - Rootsville.be "The first CD of 'Strange Jerome appeared in 2006 under the title "Vicious Tattoo" and consisted of a beautiful collection of songs in different styles. The new album "Guns - Ammo - Jewelry - Coins" is a perfect continuation of that album with pure Americana-songs steeped in country and rock.This quartet from Seattle is an example of the recent craze of Americana bands that American city has delivered...by contributing this excellent album, 'Strange Jerome' deserves close monitoring.” - Rootstime.be
Her autobiographical style of songwriting will draw you in with vulnerable and poignant lyrical content. Like stories, her songs unfold relevant issues reaching into many different avenues of life, from love to the contemplation of fairness in the world.
In her debut CD “Same Girl” she shows her strength both as a musician and a singer/songwriter, with the rare ability to visually inspire through haunting melodies.
