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Chocolate Zulu
NEWS
Chocolate Zulu will be playing at the Old Towne Pub in Pasadena on May 12 @ 9 p.m. If you can't make that, we'll be at Home Brew Coffe House in like San Dimas or something on May 21, about 7.
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Chocolate Zulu is trying to make a dent in the world of music with a style that defies what is popular & a singer who redefines singing. With music that has been compared to the Beatles & Julian Cope & a singer who has been compared with Bob Dylan & other unmentionable, bad singers, Chocolate Zulu carves its sound into your soul & eardrums with catchy songs about trouble in relationships, daily frustrations, physical handicaps & drugs. At times funny, at other times morbid, this group is still evolving & has yet to be what it will become, whatever that may be.
Why this name?
Chocolate Zulu is a cake. It's commonly a part of Mardi Gras celebrations & can be ordered from the Mardi Gras Depot online.
Do you play live?
Just ask us, we'll be happy to play. We've been trying to hook up gigs at local bars & coffee houses; local being the San Gabriel Valley. But we're willing to travel. None of us has any obligations that would keep us around, I don't think. I mean, I have a regular job, but if the band were to take off I'd ditch that in a second.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet has this incredible equalizing effect. It's the great leveler. We have as much chance as anyone in an environment like this.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
It depends. Of course I would if things were right, if the creativity wasn't stifled.
Band History:
Chocolate Zulu came together in September of 2004. Jay & I go way back, like 20 years almost. We've always been about playing music. Dave & Jay just met, when we put this band together. I've known Dave for a few years. At first we were going to recruit other members, like Jimmy. We went out as a band for the first time when we met with Jimmy in his haunt, the gay karaoke bar in L.A. Jimmy was going to sing & play another drum.
Your influences?
Each other. We'll invariably be lumped in with other groups that we aren't associated with or influenced by, but that's okay too. We're always trying new things.
Favorite spot?
Dave: Beach towns
Adry: New Orleans
Jaysson:fried chicken
Adry: New Orleans
Jaysson:fried chicken
Equipment used:
Acoustic guitar, Electromatic bass guitar, cheap little hand drum. But listen to what we do with it.
Anything else...?
We love playing our music. More than anything we all get a thrill from playing live. Just give us a date & we'll be there. We're not loud, we're not profane, we're just a good time with good music for all!