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Washington Waltz
Jess Grant writes songs that provoke and amuse, fusing lyrical intensity with diverse pop styles and working-class ethics. Raised by a father who's tone-deaf and a mother who called sheet music "those little black dots with lines," Jess had to look elsewhere for musical inspiration. He was drawn to the stories sung by folk singers like Ed McCurdy, the Kingston Trio, Harry Belafonte, Joan Baez and the Weavers. Driving cross-country as a kid, Jess would look forward to hearing rock'n'roll hits like the Rolling Stones' Satisfaction and Chuck Berry's Memphis. In high school he took up the piano and his imagination was captured by the music of Jethro Tull, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, David Bowie, Paul Simon, Supertramp and Genesis. Jess' own music has changed over the years, and his songwriting has grown more focused. Starting out on piano in high school, he switched to bass for a couple of years before finally settling into his current position of rhythm guitarist and lead singer. Some of Jess' favorite performing songwriters currently include Graham Parker, Steve Earle, Ani Difranco, Richard Thompson, Bruce Cockburn, Sheryl Crow, Dave Alvin, and James McMurtry. Jess tackles topics that would stump a lesser songwriter, and his shows invariably elicit some uncomfortable titters. "For my Foreskin" is a cutting but humorous critique of circumcision, "Oh Victoria" is a lovelorn look at lingerie catalogs and the self-pleasure they can provide, "Elvis and the Magi" recasts the Nativity tale with Elvis Presley in the holy infant's role, and "Living in the Harem" is told in the voice of a eunuch living among a rich man's wives. Not songs for the faint of heart - but luckily Jess writes plenty of love songs too. Career Spotlights: · Currently fronting indie rock band Sugarcane Mutiny · Leader of Jett City (a tribute to Joan Jett) · "My Birthright,' finalist, Tumbleweed song contest (2005) · Featured at IWW's 2005 Centenary (Vancouver BC) · Appeared at Seattle's NW Folklife Festival (2005, 2007) · "Auto Shop" -- heard on NPR's Car Talk (2004) · "Hands" -- title track, Normajean Jacob's CD (2003) · Studied with Steve Seskin, Sisters Songwriting Academy (2002) · Opened for Utah Phillips, John Trudell, Jello Biafra Discography Your Town (7-song rock CD by Sugarcane Mutiny on Bristling Barnacle Music, 2008) The Washington Waltz (full-length acoustic CD on Bristling Barnacle Music, 2003)- Shop: odax
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Mark Side of the Dune
First full length release of originals from the 2007 Reader's Choice Tucson Area Music Awards winners. 'This local trio injects a glorious variety of punk styles into it's full-length debut album. Garage rock, proto-metal, psychedelic thrash, Batman-meets-spy movie rave-ups, surf punk, atonal experiments and herky-jerky art-squall are among the mad flavors that come at you like a rampaging jukebox on steroids. The Distortionists prove that ADHD can fuel creativity, romping through 23 tracks in less than 50 minutes. The band doesn't limit itself to it's power-trio instrumentation. Guitarist Mike Panico plays a little flute, drummer Taylor Hardy contributes theremin, and bassist John Hayes tosses in some banjo. All three members sing, and are surprisingly versatile, occasionally sounding like pioneering punk vocalists such as Jello Biafra, Johnny Rotten, Keith Morris, Pete Shelley and Dave Vanian. There are short-jab novelty numbers, such as 'Lunch Junkie' and 'Don't Eat Paint,' no-wave-influenced surf sounds in 'Sand Crab Dip' and 'Nonstrumental,' and artsy indulgences like the relatively epic-length (3 1/2 minutes) 'Kick You in the Face With My Size 10 Buster Browns,' which lurches and lunges like a combination of Black Flag and Big Black. The album begins and ends strong, with it's last two cuts as good as what came before. One of the best tunes is the penultimate 'In the Can,' on which Panico peels out on guitar, and that grinding closer, 'This Is Tucson, Not L.A.,' ought to be the Old Pueblo's new anthem.' Gene Armstrong, Tucson Weekly. Other reviews: 'If you love punk rock but don't take it too seriously, the Distortionists just may be your new favorite band.' Stephen Seigel, Tucson Weekly. The Distortionists is a garage punk band out of Tucson, AZ that was conceived in late 2006. Band members include former members of The Tribulators, Grimble Wedge, Scar Strangled Banger, Marshmallow Overcoat, and 80 cents a day. 'And lest you get the feeling that all Tucson's local music scene has to offer is funk and blues, along come the Distortionists to set you straight. The band includes local scene vets - Mike Panico (guitar, vocals), Taylor Hardy (drums, vocals) and John Hayes (bass, vocals) - and their experience shows. The Distortionists trade in straightforward punk tunes that are notable not only for their musicianship, but also, in some cases, for their humor. Tucson Weekly 'You guys are the best band there ever was, is and will be. Nuff said.' Hillbilly Herald 'Gimme Gimme shock treatment & The Distortionists!!!' The Ramonas.- Shop: odax
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