Concentric
Perhaps Concentric started as an idea - to help break Austin out of its blues-rock-post-punk-singer-songwriter-jam-band rut and put some new sounds and ideas on the map. Two years and several band members later, Concentric has arrived - ready to jazz-rock your ass to musical liberation. A bass-drums-sax trio, Concentric’s jazz meets rock meets hip-hop approach is bolstered by synths and samples, melding recognizable sounds into something defiant and new. Our music draws elements from electric Miles Davis, Tortoise, and Medeski Martin and Wood - but is also the fresh, ingenious, and original Concentric sound that’s been brewing below the surface of the local music scene for nearly two years. And now after more brews than we can remember, we're taking to the stage in cool shirts to give the audience something they won't find elsewhere.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Concentric has had a number of fine musicians on its roster in the past three years. Recently, the band has moved forward as a trio to great success. This new trio sound is captured on our independent released CD.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play in Austin, TX - the live music capitol of the world. Gigs are hard to come by - so sign us up!
Your musical influences
electric Miles Davis, Medeski Martin and Wood, Tortoise, Critters Buggin'
What equipment do you use?
KorgMS2000, Nord Mod, Ensoniq ASR-x
