‘A REMEDY’: Rootsy, harmonic inspiration that cures the indie music blahs!
http://upstaterubdown.bandcamp.com/
Upstate Rubdown's REMEDY is the off-kilter a capella of “Ball Rolling,” the lively mandolin opening of “No Slack” and “Bad Enough”, described as the Jackson 5 covering “Express Yourself.” Notably, “Nobody” features one of the world's greatest living jazz cats, saxman Joe Lovano!
On a Friday night in 2014, veteran Grammy-winning producer and recording artist, Jason Miles, and his wife Kathy dropped by The Falcon in Marlboro NY. The moment he heard Upstate Rubdown’s fresh, compelling vocal harmony/acoustic driven vibe, he felt the magic. Jason's casual night out resulted in a dynamic freewheeling adventure. Miles began discussions Upstate's manager, Jim Kramer, a veteran agent to legendary bands.The result was a memorable collaboration to create their infectious full-length debut 'A Remedy'....
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‘A REMEDY’: Rootsy, harmonic inspiration that cures the indie music blahs!
http://upstaterubdown.bandcamp.com/
Upstate Rubdown's REMEDY is the off-kilter a capella of “Ball Rolling,” the lively mandolin opening of “No Slack” and “Bad Enough”, described as the Jackson 5 covering “Express Yourself.” Notably, “Nobody” features one of the world's greatest living jazz cats, saxman Joe Lovano!
On a Friday night in 2014, veteran Grammy-winning producer and recording artist, Jason Miles, and his wife Kathy dropped by The Falcon in Marlboro NY. The moment he heard Upstate Rubdown’s fresh, compelling vocal harmony/acoustic driven vibe, he felt the magic. Jason's casual night out resulted in a dynamic freewheeling adventure. Miles began discussions Upstate's manager, Jim Kramer, a veteran agent to legendary bands.The result was a memorable collaboration to create their infectious full-length debut 'A Remedy'.
“A REMEDY is a classic case of Youth-Meets-Experience....very successfully executed. These young folks are talent to be reckoned with in the future.” - Jason Miles
“With every bouncy beat, mandolin strum and sweet harmony caress, they dare us to imagine the Andrew Sisters fronting a band that swings with the dizzying drive of gypsy jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt.” Just when we’re wrapping our hearts and tapping our toes around that, they spin harmonies inspired by the Staples Singers and instrumentation influenced by The Punch Brothers." - John Barry/Poughkeepsie Journal
After meeting at SUNY New Paltz in fall of 2011 and sparks flew! They “busked” at Washington Square Park, stormed the Hudson Valley with club dates and share their irresistible vibe, performing free for fans waiting in line to get into festival concerts.
Upstate Rubdown is a diverse group of musicians dedicated to creative acoustic pop, rhythms and harmonies, combining Jazz, Gospel, Folk, Bluegrass, Latin, Show Tunes, Classical, Soul, Motown, and R&B.
Upstate Rubdown features Melanie Glenn/Vocals, Mary Kenney/Vocals, Kate Scarlett/Vocals, Ryan Chappell/Mandolin/Vocals, Harry D'Agostino/Bass
Dean Mahoney/Cajon, Christian Joao/Saxophone/Flute
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