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...burst
onto the Minneapolis music scene in the mid-nineties with
a unique sound and show that made them one of the most popular
and influential musical groups of their time. Their striking
sound and energy is a blend of many influences, including
roots styles like jazz, blues, gospel, and reggae, but also
contemporary stylings of funk, rock, dub, dance, and hip-hop.
This five-piece of multi-instrumentalists often switch instrumentation
from song to song, keeping the sound and performance fresh.
With four lead-vocalist/songwriters in the group, the Chiefs
developed an adventurous vocal approach with gospel-styled
harmonies and arrangements that made their original songs
shine. Over their 25 years of listening and playing
music together, these five childhood friends have developed
a strong intuitive style of improvisation that gives their
performances a fiery spontaneity and rock solid grooves.
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S Since their first public
appearance in June 1995, the Chiefs have steadily honed their sound, show, and songs to a
point where they are one of the most exciting bands performing today. Their music and
particularly their concerts uniquely combine the intensity of punk and gospel with a
Midwestern authenticity that could only come from Minneapolis
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In June 1997, the SJCs released their
debut CD, Mornin' Train, on their own
Firetrunk Records label. Their second CD,
Lost Stepchild, released in December 1998, is
also available through Firetrunk/Groove Garden. Both albums
were awarded "Best R&B Recording" for their
respective years by the Minnesota Music Academy, beating out
such acts as Prince, Next, and Greazy Meal. CDs can be ordered from this site via e-mail
or found at the Electric
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PRESS RAVES
"The Jayhawks and Soul Asylum may sell more records than
the Sensational Joint Chiefs, but few current bands have done
more to reshape local music than this five-piece funk band." -
Mpls Star Tribune, 6/6/97
"A word
to the wise: keep a close eye on the Chiefs. During the 80s,
The Replacements, Husker Du, and Prince defined the Minneapolis
scene; the millenniums turn may rest in the hands
uh, hips of one of the smoothest, funkiest bands
around. - Minnesota Daily, 6/5/97
"The Sensational
Joint Chiefs. Man, they only get more and more cookin
so if you havent seen em yet get into it and get
involved
Cancel any previous plans you may have for
this one." - Pulse Magazine, 9/24/97.
"The Joint
Chiefs are the acknowledged leaders of the Twin Cities
young funk and soul underground." - Mpls
Star Tribune, 8/3/97
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DAVID OLSON
vocals, trumpet, percussion
J.G. EVEREST
vocals, guitar, bass
NATE PEDERSON
vocals, guitar, bass, percussion
BRYAN OLSON
vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
DAMON EWING
drums
The
SJCs are currently available to perform for private
functions. For more info, call James at (612) 879-8676 |
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