Esseks (Sam Eckstein) is a Brooklyn based producer and visual artist. His music ranges all the bass-centric genres with a focus on the off-kilter. The diverse elements of his music are tied together with Esseks’ subtle but instantly recognizable sound. It is dark but in a playful sense. Cartoon Villain music you could say. He has built up a large catalog of music since his first release in 2012 and put out releases with Wakaan (AZ), Gravitas Recordings (TX), Foundations Recordings (CA), and Smokers Cough (NY) along with a number of self releases and collaborations with artists like Yheti, Space Jesus, GDP.
Most of the things contained in this soundcloud are short instrumental projects that I’m working on, have given up on, or are completed (rare, I know!). Take a look at mixcloud.com/ogdjp for my up to date mixes!
Echo Mecca is an all-original electronic duo who continues to bend genres and twist digital and organic instruments to forge their own unique sound! With influences ranging from trip hop to punk to psychedelic to dance music, members Stephanie Sayre Filson and Brad Hoffman keep bringing fresh, groovy, high energy goodness to music lovers everywhere!
Definitely not to be mistaken for a down tempo band, genre-fluid Echo Mecca produces and performs all-original electronica that is simultaneously driving, enchanting and groovy … all laced with live, sultry, powerful, jazz/soul-infused vocals and thought-provoking lyrics, live Ableton production, live 6-string bass (Brad) and live trumpet (Steph) that get audiences moving and keep them dancing!
Echo Mecca has been shattering preconceived ideas about electronic music since their start in 2012. With a 10-song debut album (‘ …And Nothing More’, 2014) and a second full-length album already recorded and planned for released in 2017, Echo Mecca has become the chameleons of the regional jam band, jamtronic and electronic music scenes.
Echo Mecca more than doubled their live performances between 2015 and 2016, with more than 40 dates including festival appearances at the Rootwire Transformational ARTS Festival, OH; [email protected] Ranch Festival, OH; Kinetic Fire Festival, OH; Cirque De Virgo, KY; Geek Out 3.0, OH; Rock the Farm Festival, OH; the Sine Waves Music Festival, OH; the Adjust Your Eyes Music and Arts Festival, OH; and a special appearance at the 2016 Dayton Surrealist Ball.
The band has performed in some excellent music venues, including Skully’s Music Diner and Woodlands Tavern in Columbus, OH; Oregon Express and Blind Bob’s Bar in Dayton, OH; Peach’s Grill in Yellow Springs, OH; 123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown, WV; DRXVMS, in Athens, OH; as well as the annual Athens (Ohio University) Halloween Block Party!
The duo has established a solid fan base and steady work in the Dayton and Cincinnati areas, as well as in Athens and across central and southern Ohio. The act has steadily been gaining ground in Columbus and northern Ohio, and has 2017 dates already confirmed in West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana and New York, including confirmed bookings at the Rootwire Transformational ARTS Festival, OH; and the Playthink Festival, KY … as well as others soon to be announced!
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Chachuba is a four piece electronic/trance-fusion jam band that does not let the notion of “genre” limit the styles and influences found in their live shows. Chachuba has been able to transcend boundaries and have had the honor to play alongside talented jam bands and electronic producers.
The band is influenced by electronic dance music, with improvisation as a key component. Their jams are fueled by heavy and melodic guitar riffs, synths, and funky beats. No matter the show or festival, headlining or supporting gig, Chachuba’s music is infectious–and their fanbase continues to grow day by day.
The band consists of Nate Beitz (bass), Sean DiCosola (keyboard/synth), Gary Goodheart (drums) and Jimmy Klimek (guitar).
From the House of Blues in Chicago to State Bridge Amphitheater in Colorado, Chachuba has begun to spread their music and message all across the United States.
Chachuba is a grassroots band that has been touring for only 2 years and has hit major music festivals such as SummerSet, Summer Camp (Grassroots stage), Backwoods Music (x2), Great North, Hyperion Music and Arts Festival (x2) and many more . With two EPs and two singles featured on theUntz, and their first full length album coming soon expect to see Chachuba in a city near you.
Download their music on iTunes and other major music distributors or check them out at www.soundcloud.com/chachuba
Review:
“Finally came Sunday, the day most folks were anticipating. Kicking it off was relatively new Jamtronica group Chachuba. They layed down some funky riffs and tantalizing synths. Look out for this band in years to come, I have a feeling this is only the beginning for Chachuba.” Ray John Summer Set Music Festival
