North Carolina
Samecumba is a Latin dance band, formed by musicians living in the state of North Carolina. The popular growth of the Salsa, Merengue and Cumbia Latin rhythms, make it imperative for the presence of a band where all these styles of music can be found. From these three rhythms, the band's name came to be; "Sa" for Salsa, "me" for Merengue and "cumba" for Cumbia. Samecumba has had a very busy performing schedule since its inception, back in June of 2001. They have shared the stage with such big name acts as La Sonora Dinamita, La Banda Flakka, Luisito Rosario y su Orquesta, the Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Rey Norteno and Santino. This versatile group includes musicians from the United States, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Venezuela. Many of Samecumba's members have been involved in the local and international Latin music scenes previously, in both recordings and performances with Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound, Richie Ray, Hector Tricoche, Andy Montanez, Pedro de Jesus, Anthony Cruz, Tommy Olivencia, Carnavalito, El Grupo Cardi, Orquesta Tropical, Ciclon Band, Fusion Caribe, Sarengue, Songo, La Sexta Clave, Charanga Carolina and Conjunto 23. Adding to this diversity, some of Samecumba's players have been involved in many other styles of music as well, including jazz, funk, fusion, rock, soul, reggae, ska, rhythm 'n' blues, heavy metal, folk and classical. Samecumba is the true Latin sound made in North Carolina!
It was a quiet night. The earth was spinning on its axis, traveling merrily through the cosmos. The lonesome hoot of a barn owl could be heard in the distance and the same played-out songs were streaming over and over across the airwaves. That's when David Downing, founding member of Lab Ratz said, "Stop! Something has to change!" Not being a god, or even a demigod, there's was nothing he could do about the workings of the universe. Not that he really wanted to. He enjoyed breathing too much. And the mating call of the owl was, in its own eerie way, soothing. But that harsh jangle popular culture now called music, that raucous racket that seemed to say nothing yet say it so loudly...now there was something he could change! And so it began; an experiment with the bold goal of rejuvenating an industry and uniting a generation. Since that fateful night, Lab Ratz, a 5-piece musical tour de force out of the heart of North Carolina, have set about enlightening listeners with their unique blend of rock, country and roots music. With lyrical imagery that conjures Dylan and Cash, melodies and arrangement that range from downright folksy to in-your-face and a touch of impishness that can only be described as Zappa-esque, the group has put together a repetoire of original compositions that crosses genres like the Concorde crosses the Atlantic ... with ease and flair. It's music that is timeless and never out of place. Whether played acoustically in a cozy bistro or presented in all its glory and amped thunder in a coliseum, it is a force to be reckoned with. As one listener- turned-fan said, "It moves me. It makes me FEEL." Lab Ratz - a band for all occasions, for all people, for all time.
Mudjunkie formed in 2002 in North Carolinas Piedmont region and offers "no frills" high energy rock and roll!! The members are : Adam Anderson - guitars Buck Saunders - vocals Danny Chatfield - guitars , backing vocals Brent Green - drums Tere - bass guitar , backing vocals The band has opened for national and regional acts such as Sponge , The surgeons , and 7 Mary 3. Mudjunkie has been featured in North Carolina's Go Triad magazine on several occasions and also appeared in New Hampshire's Hippo Press magazine. The band has also been spotlighted on Melodic.net and Triadculture web sites and WFMY channel 2's "Good Morning Show" in anticipation of their upcoming release , Due out Nov.05. Other accomplishments for the band include: Winners of the 2004 CBA / ABATE Battle of the Bands Runners up in the 2005 Rock 92 fm Battle of the Bands Winners of the 2005 Homegrown Music contest sponsored by Grassroots Productions and Go Triad magazine The band was chosen to play the Greensboro FunFourth Event for the 2005 July 4th celebration The band has been invited on the Wicker Show on 98.7 Simon fm for 2 appearance's with interview's and an acoustic performance's of "Holding On" and "Over Me"
First of all Don't let their location fool you! They play all over the US!
Bam-Jazz plays music of the 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond.
Swing, Latin, Blues and Carribean
The band plays the music of Cab Calloway, Louis Jordan, Ellington, Basie, the Great Standards, Klezmer, and much more.
Perfect for your next party or function we will get your fingers poppin and feet jumpin to the jive!
Bam-Jazz is one of the best bands in the Texas. They perform over 1000 songs, so can please all age groups. In addition, they are experts on klezmer music! They are an ideal band for galas, corporate events or private parties and can perform as a five piece band, or all the way up.
