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SIMON SAYS BOOKING
Founded in January of 2002, Simon Says Booking is a fully functioning booking agency and publicity firm representing artists around the country, acting as talent buyer for venues, and securing talent for festivals, universities, and other events. |
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Simon Says Bands signing festivals all over USA Simon Says Booking signs Garaj Mahal! Two years after signing guitar master Fareed Haque and handling booking for the Fareed Haque Group and its many incarnations internationally, Simon Says Booking is proud to announce the signing of Garaj Mahal. The band is renowned all over North America as the jazz funk jam kings, as illustrated by the winning in 2007 of the Independence Music Award for best jam band. It would be easier to say where Garaj Mahal hasn't played in the last few years, as they have covered nearly every major festival and club in the country. Featuring guitar and sitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, world-renowned bass master and educator Kai Eckhardt, gospel-inspired funky jazz keyboardist Eric Levy, and consistently in-the-pocket, natural-born drummer Alan Hertz, Garaj Mahal combines a century of musical experience to create a sound that's always new, freshly infused with a wide spectrum of musical expression, and always smoking hot. Their new album is almost ready to be released on Owl Records, while their last album, Blueberry Cave, was lauded after its 2005 release on Harmonized Records . |
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HOT AVAILS Seeking May 3 for Big Leg Emma in the mid Atlantic to go with a play in Ocean City MD on May 4. Seeking April avails in the East for Garaj Mahal. Seeking May 1-3 for Chicago Afrobeat Project possibly in MI and northern OH, western NY, northern PA, etc. Woodbox Gang is seeking dates in the Mountain states to go with plays in Telluride and Fox Theater in Boulder in June, leading to UT the last weekend of June. Fareed Haque Group seeking interest in Chicago general vicinity in April, Minnesota and upper midwest in May, and nationally July and August (west coast tour in August.) Mystic Rebel is hitting the road hard and seeking dates throughout the East. Interested? Email for more information. Simon Says Booking signs Aphrodesia Simon Says Booking is proud to announce the signing of one of the West Coast's most exciting bands, Aphrodesia. In addition to being a West Coast touring juggernaut, these cats have travelled the globe playing festivals in multiple countries in Africa. Their journey to that continent inspired them tremendously and acts as the backbone of the new music that they have put out on their album Lagos by Bus which is already gaining them accolades all over the world. Simon Says Booking and Publicity seeks new team members! We are looking for strong candidates for booking agent trainees, experienced agents, and people interested in a publicity position. Please let us know if you have experience in these areas and a willingness to live in the Pioneer Valley in MA. Training is available, and salary and commissions are negotiable. We are an agency on the rise, and we're looking for people who are able to grow with us. Internships are avialable too for college students and others willing to provide effort to learn about the music industry. Interested?
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Simon Says Booking announces an EPK partnership with Sonicbids for online submissions. We are choosing one band from Sonicbids to add in 2008. In addition to the one band chosen, it is likely that many submissions will receive the opportunity for freelance work from Simon Says Booking. In the past two years, two bands have been chosen for exclusive representation through Sonicbids and dozens of bands have been offered work. Sonicbids, it works. All submissions are guaranteed to be viewed and submission music will be heard. |
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the Zen Tricksters- America's favorite Jam Band! THE ZEN TRICKSTERS - Formed 24 years ago, the Zen Tricksters´ mission is to blend jamming originals with tasty Dead nuggets to create sets you only dreamed about hearing. A festival and club staple across the USA, the Zen Tricksters are America's favorite jam band. web site / shows / listen |
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BUMPUS - From Chicago, IL
Much like Sly Stone fused the pop music of Jefferson Airplane with the heavy funk of James Brown, Bumpus incorporates propulsive rhythmic grooves with into deeply layered yet uncluttered songs that form the foundation for rich soul and gospel-laden vocals. While you can't hear Bumpus without the word funky coming to mind, there's an unmistakably modern and relevant element to their music. web site / listen / EPK |
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MIDNIGHT SPAGHETTI - Midnight Spaghetti & The Chocolate G-Strings has been satisfying funkophiles with monster grooves since January 2003. Their blend of old school funk, party rock, conscious frenetic rap, a killer horn section, and a contagious enthusiasm for life left people wondering what planet they came from, but more importantly, how they could get on that mothership. Getting their start at university house parties, Midnight Spaghetti has developed into an important player in the Mid-Atlantic music scene. Their yearly charitable music festival, Spaghettifest, is host to dozens of local, regional, and national bands.
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DAVE KELLER BAND - Dave Keller has paid his dues the old fashioned way -- spending hundreds and hundreds of nights singing and playing his heart out. At sweaty, dirt road bars. At swanky ski saloons. At huge summer festivals. At jam-packed dance clubs, city halls, college theaters, prison gymnasiums, and blues cruises. You name it. Chances are Keller has played there. And chances are those audiences still remember dancing like crazy to his deep soul singing, his gritty guitar licks, and his super-tight, super-funky band. web site / listen / shows |
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JOUNCE - Born and raised in the shadows of New
York City, Jounce is a fresh, captivating quartet comprised of Joe Ciarallo
(drums), Matt DeSteno (guitar), Dan Mallon (rhodes, organ, synths) and Dan
Tamberelli (bass). Spending the last several years honing a sound that includes
references to rock, funk, jazz, and modern beat music, Jounce merges these
influences with both instrumental and lyrical story telling. web site / listen / shows |
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Max Allen - Max Allen is a singer / songwriter / guitarist who has been performing professionally since the age of 16. He has nearly 600 performances to his credit at various venues, colleges and festivals in 14 different states. Known for his intricate guitar work, catchy lyrics, contagious melodies and energetic live performances, Max is in the upper echelon of rising artists on the circuit today. web site / Myspace / Press Kit |
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David Gans - Well known as the host of the national Grateful Dead hour, David Gans has been touring for years both as a singer-songwriter and as a full band playing original music and everyone's favorites. He has a devoted following of fans and is a great addition for clubs and festivals. web site |
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Flowmotion - Seattle-based groove virtuosos Flowmotion seamlessly blend funk, jazz, rock and blues with African and Latin rhythms to create a fresh, unique sound all their own. The group’s live performances are renowned for their infectious, positive energy, stellar musicianship – and packed dance floors. Their recorded output garners heavy rotation with fans and casual listeners alike. “Energetic Jimi Hendrix guitar bravado, driving funk bass lines and Clauson's gruff vocals help ground the songs within the rock genre, while the band's tendency to break into unscheduled improv keeps the live shows fun and flamboyant.” By Tizzy Asher Seattle P-I 2007 web site / listen / shows |
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ROOTSTAND - From Michigan - Swashbucklin Folk and Blues - "These deep and broad roots have sprouted a stout, nonvariegated sound that grows low to the Earth. Resistant to influences together that makes you think you think it's been around the whole time. The guitar is strong and raw, yet impressively precise and intricate. The singing angst-free and smooth. Brant's music gets a weary John Henry to set down his hammer and a burdened Jesus to lay down his cross." --Vigilance Newspaper, Port Townsend, Wa web site |
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GARY BACKSTROM BAND - Gary Backstrom was the band leader for a band called Jiggle the Handle that was very popular around New England and the nation for years and years. He’s a great songwriter and singer, and he plays an amazing guitar. The rest of the band is filled out with tight musicians from bands like Depth Quartet, Max Creek, Rev Tor and Jiggle. Gary can perform as a group or as a solo artist, and audiences will be amazed by his beautiful voice and emotive songs. web site / listen |
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Simon Says Booking announces an EPK partnership with Sonicbids for online submissions. We are choosing one band from Sonicbids to add in 2006. |
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