As “A Strange Attractorâ€, we describe our sound as “Jamericana†-- a Rock-based gumbo seasoned with Reggae, Funk, World Beat and Americana. Toby Bates plays multiple keyboards (including a vintage Hammond B3), sings and writes. Walter McKinney plays bass and guitar, sings and writes. Ken Carloni plays an electric guitar outfitted with a string bending system of his own design, Fender 6 and 12-string guitars, banjo and bass, sings and writes. David Parker plays all manner of percussion.
David and Toby began playing together 32 years ago, Ken joined them 24 years ago, and Walter rounded out the current configuration 3 years ago. In the past, we’ve not been a touring band, although all of us have made a living as musicians at some stage of our lives. Together we have over 150 years of performance experience.
We have all settled into quiet obscurity in the magical valleys along the Umpqua River in Oregon, and have day jobs as a certified arborist, a middle school teacher, a college professor, and an eco-forester. We’re the local color at restaurants, festivals, benefits, parties and weddings in our neck of the woods. With the release of our debut CD, however, we plan to be doing a lot more live performing in the Western States.
We’ve been writing songs for many decades, and have chosen 12 of our favorites for this CD. All we ask is that you suspend the fact that you’ve never heard of us before and give our music a listen. We think that you’ll agree that our solid musicianship, clean vocal harmonies, soulful lyrics, and the “Jamericana†creole that we’ve cooked up over the years are righteous ear fare.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.astrangeattractor.comTrack List:
1. You Find Love
2. She's The Only One
3. Snap
4. Southbound Train
5. As Above, So Below
6. Take A Stand
7. When It's Gone
8. She's So Tough
9. All I Know
10. I'm Going Insane
11. Oweyo
12. Find The Truth
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