On Saturday, November 18th The Mousetrap is excited to host the return of genre-defying, funky, Michigan-based Chirp and the Indianapolis debut of Colorado progressive/jam powerhouses Sqwerv!
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⟡ Chirp
Based in Ann Arbor, MI, four piece Chirp loves keeps things diverse by doing a fair amount of genre-hopping. With a foundation of progressive rock, funk and fusion, the core of their sound maintains a melodic center. The foursome made up of Jay Frydenlund, Brian Long, Sam Naples, and Patrick Blommel, features a wide array of originals and covers in their live sets performing dynamic, fun, high-energy shows!
Chirp tastefully ties in technical elements while simultaneously placing an equal emphasis on keeping people moving with tight grooves. As far as influences go, Chirp derives inspiration from bands like Snarky Puppy, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Yes, Daft Punk, Vulfpeck, and The Beatles to name a few.
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⟡ Sqwerv
Born from an open jam at the historic Denver bar El Chipultepec, it was in the music program at C.U. Denver that pieces began to fall into place for what would become Sqwerv. Guy Frydenlund and Caden Kramer met in a music theory class, and within a few jam sessions the pair quickly realized their sonic similarities. During this early era they set the foundation for the band as free-spirited yet with intention while also keeping things experimental.
As time progressed Sqwerv transitioned and evolved into its full form with the addition of drummer Zach Bulgarelli and Jack Marty on the keys. With Bulgarelli’s expertise on the skins (including a music degree from CU Denver), he brings incredibly tight and complex rhythms that push the band and audience further into the experience. Combined with the sonic enhancements of Marty’s ivory tickling talents and soulful harmonies the individual talents and dynamics of each band member have fused wonderfully to take Sqwerv to incredible new heights!
This groovy 4 piece Indie-Psych-Rock band took their passion for classic rock and psychedelic music, fused it with a dose of funk and created a sound that is refreshingly original. When Sqwerv takes the stage their songwriting shines as audiences are taken on a ride through surreal stories, ethereal blooming guitar solos and bellowing bumblebee baselines. From small packed smokey bars, to theaters, and festival stages this unique quartet strives to continue moving peoples souls and bodies through heartfelt music.
Chirp
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About
A Bit About Us
Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Chirp is a four-piece band that does their fair share of genre-hopping. Often playing in the styles of progressive rock/funk and jazz-fusion, their sound maintains a melodic center. The group features a wide array of originals and covers in their live sets and puts together dynamic, high-energy shows. Though their music ties in many technical elements, an equal emphasis is put on grooving and keeping people moving. Chirp takes influence from Snarky Puppy, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Yes, Daft Punk, Vulfpeck, and The Beatles to name a few.
Chirp has been hard at work since their formation in 2015, touring and recording consistently since the project began. Their fresh sound has taken them touring across the Midwest to play a large variety of venues and festivals. Chirp is Jay Frydenlund, Brian Long, Sam Naples, and Patrick Blommel.
Accomplishments: WYCE Jammies – Nominated for Album of the Year and Best Jazz Album (2020), WUMD Radio Battle of The Bands Winner (2018). Performed with Andre Foxxe of Parliament-Funkadelic (2018). Performed at Electric Forest Music Festival (2022), Cowpie Music Festival (2019, 2022), Michigan Peace Festival (2018 headline), Sacred Vibes Music Festival (2017, 18), Buttermilk Jamboree (2018, 19), Ann Arbor Summer Festival (2018), Feral Fest (2019), Sweetgrass & Sage Burn Music Festival (2017, 18 headliner), Broken Branch Breakdown (2018 headliner). They have shared the stage with The Disco Biscuits, Marcus Rezak, Papadosio, Spafford (2x in 2019), Moon Hooch, Mustard Plug, Joshua Davis, May Erlewine, Broccoli Samurai, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Earphorik, Ott, The Macpodz, Marbin, Dixon’s Violin, Of The Trees, EGi, The Jauntee, Desmond Jones and more
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Sqwerv
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Our Journey
Sqwerv was born out of an open jam at the historic Denver bar El Chipultepec, but it was in the music program at CU Denver that the pieces began to fall into place. Guy Frydenlund and Caden Kramer met in a music theory class, and within a few jam sessions the pair quickly realized their musical similarities. During this early era they set the foundation for Sqwerv’s free, meaningful, playful, and often experimental notion of this band.
As time progressed Sqwerv transitioned and evolved into its full form with the addition of the spaghetti-haired drummer Zach Bulgarelli and ‘The Janitor’ Jack Marty on the keys. With Bulgarelli’s expertise on the skins and degree from the same CU Denver music program, he brings incredibly tight and complex rhythms that push the band and audience further into the experience. The new sonic thickness from Marty’s ivory tickling talents bring Sqwerv an enriched sonic palette and on top of being a tech wizard he’s got the harmonies taboot.
This groovy 4 piece Indie-Psych-Rock band took their passion for classic rock and psychedelic music, fused it with a dose of funk and created a sound that is refreshingly original. When Sqwerv takes the stage their songwriting shines as audiences are taken on a ride through surreal stories, ethereal blooming guitar solos and bellowing bumblebee baselines. From small packed smokey bars, to theaters, and festival stages this unique quartet strives to continue moving peoples souls and bodies through heartfelt music.
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⟡ Herm Productions on lights!
$10 Limited Early-Bird Tickets/$15 General Admission
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