2016 – Performers – VoyagerFest http://www.voyagerfest.org Experimental. Progressive. Evolving. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:38:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 http://www.voyagerfest.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-voyager-favicon-32x32.png 2016 – Performers – VoyagerFest http://www.voyagerfest.org 32 32 Trying Science http://www.voyagerfest.org/2016/09/06/trying-science Wed, 07 Sep 2016 02:34:45 +0000 http://www.voyagerfest.org/?p=1215
Drawing inspiration from several math-rock and post-rock influences, Trying Science is an original 4-piece aiming to bridge the gap between technical and musical – to appeal to both musicians and non-musicians alike.
With lyrical dynamic overtures, catchy melodies, shifting asymmetry, and more pedals and effects than their combined fingers and toes, Trying Science takes the audience for a wild and emotional ride while also providing moments of ambient reflection.

Quick to appeal and diligent on the delivery, their performance consistently turns heads and leaves listeners excitably anxious for more. This act is not one to miss, nor one to forget!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tryingscience

 

]]> Jam Therapy http://www.voyagerfest.org/2016/08/29/jam-therapy Tue, 30 Aug 2016 03:14:10 +0000 http://www.voyagerfest.org/?p=1204 With influences like Black Sabbath, The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin; Jam Therapy presents a contemporary take on the heavy riffs and grooving rhythms of true rock’n’roll, successfully transporting their listeners back in time (where having vinyl wasn’t just “hip,” it was how you fed your ears.) Over the past few years, this four-piece suit has gained a steady following while captivating audiences around the southeast. With highly energetic and equally entertaining live performances, it comes to no surprise why the group has gained such a faithful fan base. Their enthralling performances have landed Jam Therapy multiple wins at various competitions, as well as recurring appearances in some of Northwest Florida’s premiere festivals and concert series.

Website: http://www.youneedjamtherapy.com

 

]]> Postwriter http://www.voyagerfest.org/2016/07/20/postwriter Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:14:44 +0000 http://www.voyagerfest.org/?p=858 When art forms combine, the results can be surprisingly powerful. This is the case with the band Postwriter. Formed in Austin, Texas during the spring of 2014, Postwriter fuses together Spoken Word and Post Rock to form something greater than its individual parts. Working with members of the Southwest Post Rock Collective, they have been enrapturing audiences with their unique live performances combining the elements of visual storytelling, slam poetry, and delicately woven guitars and effects.

Immense, the debut album by Postwriter, releases in Summer 2016. It explores the line of human emotions between loss and love, despair and hope, abuse and transcendence. All while visiting the inner turmoil of emotional regress and pushing you forward to the endless expanses of the universe. The intricate guitar looping paced with raw, emotionally driven poetry is in the words of one fan, “Hypnotic. Like I couldn’t look away. Like I never wanted to.”

Website – http://www.postwritermusic.com/
Bandcamp – https://postwriter.bandcamp.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/postwritermusic/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/postwriter/

]]> Obnosticon http://www.voyagerfest.org/2016/07/16/obnosticon-2 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 23:34:54 +0000 http://www.voyagerfest.org/?p=742 Prog with a dual guitar attack and no nonsense rock vox.

Dave: guitar
Mark: guitar, vocal
Carolyn: vocal, clarinet, glockenspiel
Charlie: drums
Stan: bass
]]> Black Ladder http://www.voyagerfest.org/2016/07/16/black-ladder-2 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 23:33:52 +0000 http://www.voyagerfest.org/?p=740 Black Ladder is a progressive rock trio based in Austin, TX. Members include Shane Lamb (keyboard), Clarence Riley, IV (bass), and Ray Cardenas (drums). Coming originally from two separate, disbanded groups, the three met up regularly for casual jam sessions. After much unformulated playing, they found their styles created a unique sound and started structuring their material. The band’s sound developed from a merging of Shane’s classically influenced licks, Clarence’s heavy funk bass lines, and Ray’s crafted rock grooves. In 2010, they recorded in the University of Texas at Austin recording studio, resulting in the Black Ladder EP. From late 2011 to early 2012, after performing regularly in and around the Austin area promoting the EP, Black Ladder went on to record and produce their first full-length, self-titled debut album, which was released April 2012.  Black Ladder is currently finishing production on their second full-length album with a targeted release date of Fall 2016.

]]> Circling Drones http://www.voyagerfest.org/2016/07/16/circlingdrones-2 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 23:31:26 +0000 http://www.voyagerfest.org/?p=738 Circling-Drones-FullBandStarted in 2013, Circling Drones is a funk-fusion jazz band from Austin, Texas, that play originals inspired by artists such as Jeff Beck, Freddie Hubbard and Eddie Harris. A lot of their songs have improvisation drawing from years of musical experience. With each note, comes a vibrant energy that flows through the listener to create a musical atmosphere. Circling Drones played 2014’s Austin Jazz Festival, 35 Denton, and last years’ Voyager Festival. They have played all over Austin at Whip In, Sahara Lounge, Holy Mountain, One-2-One Bar, Hole in the Wall, Upstairs on Trinity (Jazz Series), 311 Club, Speakeasy, Empire Control Room, Stay Gold and many more. Circling Drones just produced their first 7-song LP and will have their LP release show at The Mohawk on June 17th with Tomar and the FCS and Mama K and the Shades.

]]> DiM13NSiON http://www.voyagerfest.org/2016/07/16/dim13nsion Sat, 16 Jul 2016 23:20:15 +0000 http://www.voyagerfest.org/?p=736 DiM13NSiON (pronounced Dimension Thirteen) is a duo comprised of Thomas McGregor on 5-string violin and Cédric Theys on 8-string U8 Touch Guitar. They produce together mesmerizing improvised tracks ranging from ambient to experimental, touching on classical and rock.

Their first encounter was in 2014 for a small project they both worked on. They decided to play together more extensively after talking about improvisation, electronic music and the combination of very different instruments. It took over half a year to actually start playing and see the potential of what would soon become DiM13NSiON. In less than 4 months, the duo released its first album with the plan to release a second companion album within a year.

The first album, Imagur, was released on April 22nd 2015 and the second one, Rugami, released on December 3rd of the same year. Imagur garnered several reviews and accolades and, though Rugami has just been released, those who have heard it, all say it’s even better than the first one and explores new realms and directions. The two albums were conceptualized at the same time and the duo had already planned on releasing both within the same year. The first one being much darker and exploring mechanical sounds, Cédric and Thomas decided that the second one would be lighter and explore sounds closer to nature. Thus both albums are mirrors of each other, the yin and yang in us all and in nature. Of course the two albums have very similar approaches and sounds but the duo significantly changed its modus operandi for Rugami. The violin is more prominent, the soundscapes are not as important and melodies and guitar tones embellish the overall picture.

DiM13NSiON plans to explore more of the dichotomy between man and earth, mechanical and nature. You can expect more videos and a multi-media show in the new year. This project will include a graphic artist, a video crew and lights in a site with peculiar architecture. The duo is very excited about this project which will bring their music even more dimensions.

 

Where to buy: http://store.madducksrecords.com/
Free Dowload: http://store.madducksrecords.com/track/spirit-chant- free-download
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dim13nsion

]]> Atlas Maior http://www.voyagerfest.org/2016/07/16/atlas-maior Sat, 16 Jul 2016 23:18:42 +0000 http://www.voyagerfest.org/?p=734 Atlas Maior maps diverse musical traditions, placing Jazz, Middle Eastern, and Latin American musical idioms in dialogue with one another.  The group composes music that pays homage to the stewards of these traditions and their cultural and geographic origins. Band members Joshua Thomson (alto saxophone, flutes), Charlie Lockwood (oud), and Ted Camat (percussion) create a unique sound that balances intimate moments of sincerity with powerful melodies and incendiary rhythmic passages.  Thomson and Lockwood write original melodies exploring maqamat (the Middle Eastern modal system) and harmonic progressions of American jazz.  Percussionist Ted Camat applies a wide variety of rhythms and traditional percussion instruments including the Middle Eastern dumbek, Peruvian cajón, Brazilian pandero.

The band takes its name from the first world atlas, published by Joan Bleau in Amsterdam in the 17th century. Founded in Austin, TX in 2009, Atlas Maior was inspired by the idea of creating original music encompassing the group’s wide range of musical inspirations, including Egyptian composer Mohammad abdul-Wahhab, Lebanese oud player Rabih Abou-Khalil, bassist Avishai Cohen, jazz artists Jackie McLean, Pharaoh Sanders, Sun Ra, and fusion projects such as Amalgama, Ojos de Brujo, Shakti, and local Austin world music pioneers Atash.

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Atlas Maior’s Youtube Channel

]]> Ponytrap http://www.voyagerfest.org/2016/07/16/ponytrap Sat, 16 Jul 2016 23:16:46 +0000 http://www.voyagerfest.org/?p=732 Robot drums and home-made instruments. Viola and Cello. Power tools.

“Pony Trap treats audiences to chamber music for the age of electricity, at once intimate and thundering, rigid and fluid, classical and industrial.” – Justin Boyle, CultureMap Austin

Website: http://www.ponytrapmusic.com/

]]> The Aaron Clift Experiment http://www.voyagerfest.org/2016/07/16/aaron-clift-experiment Sat, 16 Jul 2016 23:15:23 +0000 http://www.voyagerfest.org/?p=730 Just as scientists conduct experiments by using their knowledge to explore the unknown, The Aaron Clift Experiment combines elements of classic and cutting-edge music into an innovative whole.

The band’s unique songs draw from a wide range of influences – from classic progressive rock acts like Genesis, Pink Floyd, and Rush to modern groups like Porcupine Tree and Opeth to classical and jazz composers like Beethoven, Schubert, and John Coltrane. Aside from its diversity, The Aaron Clift Experiment is dedicated to producing soulful, powerful music and an intense live show.

In 2012, the band released its debut album, “Lonely Hills,” to rave reviews from both fans and the music press and was named one of the best unsigned bands of 2013 by Prog Magazine.

With the release of its critically-acclaimed 2015 album, “Outer Light, Inner Darkness,” the band continued its ascension. The album was called “an impressive sophomore outing” by Prog Magazine, “gorgeously emotive” by Progression Magazine, and named one of the best releases of 2015 by Progradar. In 2016, The Aaron Clift Experiment was nominated for a Progressive Music Award in the Limelight category by Prog Magazine.

Today, The Aaron Clift Experiment continues to lead the way in fusing the sophistication and depth of classical music with the passion and raw power of rock and roll.  What began as an idea of how to create music has now blossomed into a full-fledged experiment. We invite you to join us in this experiment as we embark on our new path.

Web site: www.aaronclift.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aaroncliftmusic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/aaroncliftmusic
You Tube: www.youtube.com/aaroncliftmusic

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