No End of Now and New Videos!
Photo by Tasia
Jason is very excited to join forces with Rex Shepherd(guitar) and John Tschirhart(electric upright bass) for the very unique and creative collaboration "No End of Now". You can check out the band on the "Current Projects" page of this website. This group embraces both written form and spontaneous composition in a way that is one of a kind. All of the energy, love, happiness, and thought provoking realness of life can be heard pouring out of them at any given performance. An album from the trio is being recorded and shows will be announced soon. Keep an eye on this project.
There are a few new videos in the video section including Jason's solo from JannusLive, only this time through the eyes of Jannus Live TV! The song "Money Tree" can be seen from the same performance. You can check them out New Year's Eve weekend at Bond-Fire Fest with acts like George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Soulive, and the New Mastersounds! Also be sure to catch them at Aura Music Fest 2012, and the ever-so popular Orange Blossom Jamboree 2012. There are more shows including South Florida dates, so check out the "Band Events Calender".
And last but certainly not least, Jason and his beautiful wife Kathleen are happy to announce the birth of their second child and first daughter, "Violet May Stander"! She joins brother James Anthony, 4, as part of their happy and blessed family.
From all of us here at JasonStander.net:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
There are a few new videos in the video section including Jason's solo from JannusLive, only this time through the eyes of Jannus Live TV! The song "Money Tree" can be seen from the same performance. You can check them out New Year's Eve weekend at Bond-Fire Fest with acts like George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Soulive, and the New Mastersounds! Also be sure to catch them at Aura Music Fest 2012, and the ever-so popular Orange Blossom Jamboree 2012. There are more shows including South Florida dates, so check out the "Band Events Calender".
And last but certainly not least, Jason and his beautiful wife Kathleen are happy to announce the birth of their second child and first daughter, "Violet May Stander"! She joins brother James Anthony, 4, as part of their happy and blessed family.
From all of us here at JasonStander.net:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Bear Creek and WMNF Appearance reviews, Green Sunshine announced for Orange Blossom Jamboree 2012
Setup from WMNF show!
Jason had an "epic" time at this year's annual Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival. The 5 day event was packed with an unimaginable amount of the best music makers in the jam band scene today. Green Sunshine performed on Sat. to an energetic, rump shaking crowd of festival goers, laying down the infectious soul-funk inspired hip hop they're so known for. A video of the song "99 bottles" can be found here. Jason and the rest of GS would like to thank Paul Levine and everyone else at Big 4 productions for making them a part of such a special event. This weekend they'll be performing at the Jam in The Hammock 3 in Palm Coast, Fl. And don't forget the upcoming Bond-Fire Festival on New Year's Eve weekend. With headliners like George Clinton, Soulive, and New Mastersounds, it shouldn't be hard to choose where you'll be this New year. Get a ticket if you haven't already. GS has also been announced for next year's Orange Blossom Jamboree in Brooksville, Fl! If you've attended previous OBJ's, you know this festival is not to be missed. For more dates please check out the Band Events Calender.
Green Sunshine performed live on WMNF 88.5fm as part of the program "Center Stage". A great time was had by all. The band would like to thank host "RJ" for having them on, as well as Alastair St.Hill for doing such an excellent job engineering the whole thing. A copy of this performance should be available in the future. That's all I can remember right now. Thanks again for supporting these live musicians we all rely on to inspire us in life.
Green Sunshine performed live on WMNF 88.5fm as part of the program "Center Stage". A great time was had by all. The band would like to thank host "RJ" for having them on, as well as Alastair St.Hill for doing such an excellent job engineering the whole thing. A copy of this performance should be available in the future. That's all I can remember right now. Thanks again for supporting these live musicians we all rely on to inspire us in life.
Back From Space 2011, Green Sunshine Album Drops Oct. 14th, Plus WMNF Appearance!
Worldwide Zoo celebrated it's 5 year long career with the "Back From Space Tour". Ten cities in eleven nights with stops in Louisiana, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Georgia, and Mississippi. Highlights include the ever so amazing Squeaky Lizard in Ocean Springs MS, both the 12 BAR and the historical Louisiana Music Factory in New Orleans LA, and The Blind Tiger in Greensboro NC. A huge thanks goes out to Gator Cases and Cyclone drums for dependable gear that took the beating like a champ. Jason had a great time and looks forward to keeping in touch with all the great people he met on the road. This was the bands last adventure together as keyboardist Mike Z heads west in search of greener pastures. The rest of the band wishes him the best.
Green Sunshine recently hit the road and headed out to North and South Carolina for a weekend of music. They had a great time playing to some great people and look forward to heading back to the region in the Spring. Their new album "From a Planet with a Green Sun" is all dirtied up and ready for release on Oct. 14th! A CD Release party is scheduled that day at Crowbar in Ybor City-Tampa with special guests 3rd Stone, The Funky Seeds, and Legacy and the Heard. Doors are at 8pm with Legacy and the Heard going on at 9pm. CD's will be available through Amazon, Itunes, CD Baby, and of course on this and the band's web site. GS will also be going into the WMNF studio for "Center Stage" , a show that focuses on live performances. It starts Tuesday at Midnight(Wed.) and goes till 1am. They are pumped and ready to deliver a great show. The Fall Festival Season is upon us, as the year winds down toward Winter. Highlights will include this weekend's Burning Mushroom Festival and Earth Dance Peace Jam, the upcoming Bear Creek Festival in Nov, and the Bond-Fire Fest on New Year's weekend! GS has been announced for next year's Aura Fest and will be performing on the Brotherly Love Productions stage. Check back for more on that. Jason has some new openings in his teaching schedule. If you would like to discuss lessons with him, please use the contact form on the home page of this site. That's all for now. Go out and soak in some LIVE MUSIC!
Green Sunshine recently hit the road and headed out to North and South Carolina for a weekend of music. They had a great time playing to some great people and look forward to heading back to the region in the Spring. Their new album "From a Planet with a Green Sun" is all dirtied up and ready for release on Oct. 14th! A CD Release party is scheduled that day at Crowbar in Ybor City-Tampa with special guests 3rd Stone, The Funky Seeds, and Legacy and the Heard. Doors are at 8pm with Legacy and the Heard going on at 9pm. CD's will be available through Amazon, Itunes, CD Baby, and of course on this and the band's web site. GS will also be going into the WMNF studio for "Center Stage" , a show that focuses on live performances. It starts Tuesday at Midnight(Wed.) and goes till 1am. They are pumped and ready to deliver a great show. The Fall Festival Season is upon us, as the year winds down toward Winter. Highlights will include this weekend's Burning Mushroom Festival and Earth Dance Peace Jam, the upcoming Bear Creek Festival in Nov, and the Bond-Fire Fest on New Year's weekend! GS has been announced for next year's Aura Fest and will be performing on the Brotherly Love Productions stage. Check back for more on that. Jason has some new openings in his teaching schedule. If you would like to discuss lessons with him, please use the contact form on the home page of this site. That's all for now. Go out and soak in some LIVE MUSIC!
More From The Road, Show Announcements, and More!
Dragon's Den had Zoo fever!
Worldwide Zoo went back to New Orleans for a couple performances and stopped at the Squeaky Lizard in Ocean Springs, MS in between nights. First up was the Den at Howlin' Wolf Saloon where they had a blast with the Cliff Hines Quintet. The night was recorded by Steve Richardson of Music from Last Night. A copy of the show should be available on Worldwide Zoo's website soon, so make sure to look for that. After that it was off to Ocean Springs, MS for a night of ruckus and rump shakin' at The Squeaky Lizard. They shared the bill with Tweed Strings and Enjoy the Weather. Both bands were awesome and kept the people dancing with their high energy sets. Then back to NOLA for an evening with a very engaging audience at the Dragon's Den. The Zoo felt the love and returned it with a mixture of improvisations and new tunes that kept the party going. We could not say enough about how great the management and staff were at both The Squeaky Lizard and the Dragon's Den. Worldwide Zoo will be returning to the region as part of their "Back From Space" 2011 tour. They'll be at the Lizard on Fri. Aug 12th and will be playing both the Louisiana Music Factory and 12 Bar in New Orleans Aug 13th. With a handful of other dates scheduled for the tour, please check out the Band Events Calender for more dates. Jason also picked up a new crash/ride while in New Orleans that is a new favorite. Check out the Cymbals page for a gander. Also check out the new pics from the Zoo's performance at Local 662 with J2K, shot by Clint Bliss of SeeBliss Photography.
Headliners have been announced for Bonfire Festival 2011 and include George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Soulive, New Mastersounds, and many more. Green Sunshine is excited to be a part of this New Year's Eve music fest. Their is a new face in the GS line up. They would like to welcome Kevin Rothbeind on bass. Kevin's huge ears and endless chops make him an excellent addition to the rhythm section. They have announced dates in NC, SC, Al, and multiple FL shows including this year's Burning Mushroom Festival in Land O'Lakes, Fl! This weekend you can catch them at West End Trading Co. in Sanford, Fl on Fri, The Sand Bar in Cocoa Beach on Sat., and Sun. at Hurricane Bar and Grill in Delray Beach, Fl. There are a lot of chances to catch Jason around the Southeast. If you haven't seen him play or if it's just been awhile, get to a show and check it out!
Headliners have been announced for Bonfire Festival 2011 and include George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Soulive, New Mastersounds, and many more. Green Sunshine is excited to be a part of this New Year's Eve music fest. Their is a new face in the GS line up. They would like to welcome Kevin Rothbeind on bass. Kevin's huge ears and endless chops make him an excellent addition to the rhythm section. They have announced dates in NC, SC, Al, and multiple FL shows including this year's Burning Mushroom Festival in Land O'Lakes, Fl! This weekend you can catch them at West End Trading Co. in Sanford, Fl on Fri, The Sand Bar in Cocoa Beach on Sat., and Sun. at Hurricane Bar and Grill in Delray Beach, Fl. There are a lot of chances to catch Jason around the Southeast. If you haven't seen him play or if it's just been awhile, get to a show and check it out!
Recap of the Road, Lot's of Show Announcements!
The Saint was jumpin!
Both Green Sunshine and Worldwide Zoo have been on the road these past couple weeks. GS went up to The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ to play for a packed house that danced so hard it felt the building was jumping! A HUGE thanks to all in attendance for making the night a success. On the way there they play for a packed house at H2O in Virginia Beach, Va and a more "intimate" crowd in Tennessee at Liquid Smoke. A local show worth noting was the Blueberry Patch in Gulfport, Fl. The crowd was amazing as was the artistic "festi"-like atmosphere. It is definitely a place worth checking out. Worldwide Zoo went up to Athens, GA and played an evening of music at Amici Cafe. Athens was an awesome town with tons of people out having a great time. They will be back in Aug. at Rye Bar for more GA fun! The Zoo has also been announced for the annual St. Petersburg Oktoberfest and the 2012 Chili Cook-off in the Grand Central district. Both bands are scheduled to play this year's Big Jammalama Art Cram and Hop Slam in Lakeland Fl. This one is looking good with a solid line up of regional bands. GS has been announced for The Bond-Fire Music Festival in DeLand, Fl along with many national and regional bands. The final line-up announcement will be on July 1st so check back for full details. And GS will be getting down at this year's Jambando in the Park at the Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park AND Earth Dance Music Fest in Lake Worth, Fl! I'm sure I forgot something so check out the Band Events Calender.
OBJ 2011 and Jannus Live Recap, More Fests and Shows!
Crowd at Jannus Live.
Both Green Sunshine and Worldwide Zoo had a blast at Orange Blossom Jamboree this year! They would like to thank the entire staff of the event for putting(and keeping) together another great festival. Next year's OBJ is already in the works and is promising to be better than ever. Green Sunshine would also like to thank everyone who attended the First Friday Fandango. It was the best "send off" they could've hoped for. A video is being produced of the night and should be popping up in the next 2-3weeks. They've also been added to the line up for this year's Big Jammalamma in Lakeland, Fl in Oct, and will be on the road to New Jersey for the next few days. Please check the calender for all the details.
Worldwide Zoo has announced more dates on their "Back From Space Tour" including a couple more New Orleans shows. The Zoo LOVES NOLA and is excited to go back. Be sure to catch them while they're in your town!
Worldwide Zoo has announced more dates on their "Back From Space Tour" including a couple more New Orleans shows. The Zoo LOVES NOLA and is excited to go back. Be sure to catch them while they're in your town!
Worldwide Zoo & Green Sunshine on the Road!
@ The Five Spot-Atlanta, Ga
Green Sunshine will be "Funkin' Up the Road" in early June. They'll be headed up to the Saint in Asbury Park, NJ with stops in Murfreesboro, Tn, and Virginia Beach, Va! You can come and wish them a safe trip at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on Fri. Jan 3rd for FREE. We've also got the first two tracks off the new album on the music page for you to dig into. And Cameron Willinger is now playing trumpet with Green Sunshine. He will debut with the band at Orange Blossom Jamboree(which both GS and WZ are playing).
Worldwide Zoo is announcing dates all over the Southeast including The Howlin' Wolf Den and Dragon's Den in New Orleans, LA, The Squeaky Lizard - Ocean Springs, MS, Amici Cafe and the Rye Bar in Athens, GA, and the Village Tavern - Mt. Pleasant, SC with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Please be sure to check out the "Band Events Calender" to stay up to date on appearances and events.
There is a video of Jason warming up on his new Cyclone Drums on the Video page. We've received many requests for some sort of AV sample and shot this for the drum gear guys/gals. A high quality video is in the works. Check back often and get out to see some LIVE MUSIC!
Worldwide Zoo is announcing dates all over the Southeast including The Howlin' Wolf Den and Dragon's Den in New Orleans, LA, The Squeaky Lizard - Ocean Springs, MS, Amici Cafe and the Rye Bar in Athens, GA, and the Village Tavern - Mt. Pleasant, SC with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Please be sure to check out the "Band Events Calender" to stay up to date on appearances and events.
There is a video of Jason warming up on his new Cyclone Drums on the Video page. We've received many requests for some sort of AV sample and shot this for the drum gear guys/gals. A high quality video is in the works. Check back often and get out to see some LIVE MUSIC!
Jason's Coming to Georgia, New Band, and Studying with Billy Martin!
Green Sunshine will be spreading their brand of stank all over Georgia for two weeks! This weekend in Columbus at Soho Bar and Grill on Sat., then Atlanta at the Legendary Five Spot for Sun. After that GS will head up to Dahlonega for DO DA JAM music and arts festival. They'll play Fri. and Sat. night on the Happy Meadows Stage. They've also announced more shows including dates in Mobile, Also be sure to stay updated by clicking on the Band Events Calender tab. Jason is always looking to expand his musical horizons and has started playing drums with Th3 Produkt. The line up includes Lyle Griffith-Keys/Synths, Brandon DiLullo-Bass, DJ MP-Turntables, and Jason on drums. Their first gig will be Thurs. April 21st at Skid's Tavern at 9pm. And last, Jason would like to thank Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin, and Wood for the private lessons while here in town.
"Billy,
Your approach to teaching is the best I've yet to encounter. The advice, practices, and principles you shared with me will stay in my playing forever. Your ability to recognize my weak points and offer ways to correct them shows a deep understanding of the education process. I couldn't thank you enough. I look forward to the next time we can do it.
_Jason"
"Billy,
Your approach to teaching is the best I've yet to encounter. The advice, practices, and principles you shared with me will stay in my playing forever. Your ability to recognize my weak points and offer ways to correct them shows a deep understanding of the education process. I couldn't thank you enough. I look forward to the next time we can do it.
_Jason"
New Drums and Cases arrive! Mardi Gras in Pensacola! NEW Worldwide Zoo release!
The new Cyclone Drums-Jason Stander sig. kit has arrived and it is more AMAZING than we could have ever thought. Stop by the Drums page for a brief description and be on the lookout for a review in the future. The Protechtor Cases by Gator have come in as well. We feel good knowing Jason's new drums he loves so much are protected by the ultimate cases! Both new additions will have their first official night out this weekend in Pensacola with Green Sunshine opening up for Big Sam's Funky Nation! Green Sunshine has also just been announced for this year's Do Da Jam Festival in North Georgia along with a handful of additional shows. Please check out the band events calender for a more complete schedule. And Worldwide Zoo has just released "Live On The Air", which is their performance recorded during an appearance on WMNF back in 2010. It has been released as a FREE DOWNLOAD and is available on the Music page or at worldwidezoo.net. That's it for now. Get out and catch some live music!
Jason joins the Gator Cases family!
Jason is proud to have been added to the Gator Cases roster of artists! He has always considered Gator Cases to be the best cases available and is anxiously awaiting his Classic Series Protechtor's. Each rotationally molded case is made to order right here in the U.S.A. More on this including pictures when they arrive in a couple weeks. There is a link on the "Links" page.
Last Minute Show Announcement! Back at Cyclone Drums Headquarters.
THE GREEN PARTY! Green Sunshine and Greenhouse Lounge are getting together for a Kind Bud Thursdays Special Performance! This FREE show will be at Beach Bar - Clearwater on Thurs. Feb 24th. Doors are at 9pm and the show starts at 10pm.
The final specs on the new Jason Stander-Cyclone Drums drum set are here. Jason went back out to Cyclone Drums headquarters and had a chance to see his kit prior to assembly. The 8ply maple shells produced an amazing tone when struck on the side. The Gold Glass Glitter wrap was equally stunning and the tube lugs and chrome hardware tied it all together. This kit should be on the road in the next few weeks.
Once again Jason would like to thank Cyclone Drums for the beautiful sounding drums and all of the artist support:
"Incredible tone, master craftsmanship, and workhorse durability are all things that make Cyclone Drums my top choice. I am proud to be a part of the family and play such high quality drums. Thanks for all your hard work and support.
_Jason"
The final specs on the new Jason Stander-Cyclone Drums drum set are here. Jason went back out to Cyclone Drums headquarters and had a chance to see his kit prior to assembly. The 8ply maple shells produced an amazing tone when struck on the side. The Gold Glass Glitter wrap was equally stunning and the tube lugs and chrome hardware tied it all together. This kit should be on the road in the next few weeks.
Once again Jason would like to thank Cyclone Drums for the beautiful sounding drums and all of the artist support:
"Incredible tone, master craftsmanship, and workhorse durability are all things that make Cyclone Drums my top choice. I am proud to be a part of the family and play such high quality drums. Thanks for all your hard work and support.
_Jason"
Green Sunshine performing at Bear Creek 2011! A new Cyclone Drums kit on it's way!
After an amazing 3 night run in S. Florida, Green Sunshine came home to the news of their spot in the 2011 Bear Creek line-up! They will join bands the likes of The Funky Meters, Dumpstafunk, Medeski Martin and Wood, John Scofield, and many more. Time slot announcements will come soon. Cyclone Drums founder and CEO Brian Bernard has begun work on Jason's first kit. He went with modern jazz/jungle sizes: 18x16" BD, 10x7"RT, 14x14"FT. The finish is Gold Glass Glitter and it will be outfitted with a bass drum mounted "rail" style tom holder and rock maple tom drum hoops! And Worldwide Zoo will be back at Ella's on Friday Feb. 25th at 10pm. Any time the Zoo plays this Seminole Heights hot spot it's something unforgettable.
Green Sunshine and Worldwide Zoo tracks coming in and tons of show announcements!
The tracks are starting to get turned in for the upcoming releases from both Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine. Jason's 1971 Ludwig set and Cyclone Drums snare drum were used on both recordings. Check back soon for a release date on BOTH albums. Also shows are being announced weekly with Green Sunshine performances in AL, GA, VA, N.C., NJ, TN, and of course their own home state of FL! Worldwide Zoo has been invited to play Cigar City Brewing Co's annual Hunahpu Imperial Ale release party. This is a huge event going from 12pm to 12am. Worldwide Zoo will play an early afternoon set. Check back for more on that. Jason has two new affiliations in the drumming world. He would like to thank Jen G. over at Earth Tones Percussion for the handmade djembe from Senegal. Be on the lookout for more hand crafted world percussion in Jason's setup. And Path 19 Entertainment will now be helping out with booking, and scheduling appearances and lessons. 2011 is already looking like an exciting year!
Worldwide Zoo records their second album! New Orleans Show Summary....
Worldwide Zoo headed out to the DrummerConnection Media Studio and recorded their second full length album. Eric Rosebrock was the recording engineer for this one and the sound is superb. A release date will be announced in the next coming weeks. BOTH Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine hit the road and headed for New Orleans last week. Green Sunshine played four dates total with performances at Backstage Lounge - Gainesville, Hopjack's - Pensacola, Checkpoint Charlie's - New Orleans, and The Engine Room - Tallahassee! Both bands would like to thank all the great people that made the whole thing a success. Take a look at the Photos page for pictures from Worldwide Zoo's recording session and the trip to NOLA. And check out the Band Calender page for a list of future dates.
Green Sunshine records an album, Drumming for Cancer recap, and Worldwide Zoo back at Drummer Connection!
Green Sunshine went into Red Room Studios on Sun. Nov 7th and laid down 11 tracks of funky goodness. A release date will be announced in the following days. They will Also be playing Skipper's Smokehouse this Sun. Nov. 14th at 6pm. The Vans Drumming "12 hours for Breast Cancer" event took place on Sat. Nov. 6th at All Pro Percussion. Jason sat down next to Randy and helped him on his way to raising $4000.00 for Breast Cancer Research. Jason would like to congratulate Randy on his inspiring achievement. Worldwide Zoo will be headed back to the DrummerConnection Media Studios Sat. Nov. 20th for more live webcast fun. Just head over to drummerconnection.com and click on the "Broadcasting Live" banner to stream it. This webcast will be open to the public.
Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine announced for OBJ 2011!
Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine are BOTH scheduled to play the Orange Blossom Jamboree 2011 at Sertoma Youth Ranch in beautiful Brookesville, FL. Anyone who was at last year's OBJ knows that it was an epic Fest and this year promises to be even better. Green Sunshine will be headed into Red Room Studios to record their new album on Nov. 7th 2010. They would also like to extend a thanks to Kevin Hopkins at Intrepid Artists for helping out with the booking chores. Worldwide Zoo had a great time in Alabama at Bayfest and Moe's BBQ and look forward to returning to the area for more good times. Be sure to catch them at their weekly open jam session at Cafe Alma and bring your instrument to get down Zoo style. They also plan on getting back out to DrummerConnection.com in the month of Nov. for more LIVE webcast fun! CHECK OUT THE EVENTS SECTION and get out and enjoy some live music. It's good nutrition for the soul.
Worldwide Zoo's Drummerconnection.com Appearance!
The Zoo made it out to the DrummerConnection Media Studios for what turned out to be an incredible multimedia event! Eric Rosebrock worked the behind the scenes magic, while Worldwide Zoo threw down an anomaly of improvisation and your favorite Zoo tracks. If you missed the original broadcast, you can re-stream it here or here. Also be on the lookout for Green Sunshine videos from Jambando In The Park 2010 and Filthy McNasty's.
Worldwide Zoo on Drummerconnection.com and more...
Oh Yeah! Jason will be returning to drummerconnection.com. Only this time WORLDWIDE ZOO will be joining him! It's slated to go down Sept. 18th at the drummerconnection.com recording studio in Kissimmee, Fl. Their host and recording engineer will be Eric Rosebrock, founder and owner of Drummerconnection. THIS WILL BE WEBCAST LIVE for your listening(and viewing) enjoyment. Copies of Worldwide Zoo's live WMNF appearance will be available soon both as a digital download and CD. If you had a chance to hear it, you know they had a unique and wonderful session. BE ON THE LOOKOUT for that. Green Sunshine is excited to welcome Rodg Deep on electric bass to the family. His debut appearance will be at the Big and Hearty Music Festival in Gainesville, Fl. As always be sure to check out the Band Events calender to stay up to date on shows and appearances. And last, Jason would like to thank Stanton Moore for the private instruction:
"Stanton,
The time we spent last week was as fun as it was helpful! I now have a firm grasp on the New Orleans grooves I love to play so much. I look forward to doing it again in Oct. Stay safe on the road.
_Jason Stander"
Of course this would not have been possible without help from Jason's good friends Dave and Bill over at ALL PRO PERCUSSION in Brandon, Fl. These guys really go the extra mile for drummers. If you haven't been to the store, or plan on being in the Tampa Bay area, you owe it to yourself to stop in and see their awesome drum shop! Check them out by following the link in the "links" section.
"Stanton,
The time we spent last week was as fun as it was helpful! I now have a firm grasp on the New Orleans grooves I love to play so much. I look forward to doing it again in Oct. Stay safe on the road.
_Jason Stander"
Of course this would not have been possible without help from Jason's good friends Dave and Bill over at ALL PRO PERCUSSION in Brandon, Fl. These guys really go the extra mile for drummers. If you haven't been to the store, or plan on being in the Tampa Bay area, you owe it to yourself to stop in and see their awesome drum shop! Check them out by following the link in the "links" section.
Festivals and Appearances in AL/LA
Worldwide Zoo is wrapping up their Summer Road Trip this weekend with the HUGE "Psychedelic Summer Jam". Green Sunshine is on the bill as well along with Aquaphonics and headliner 3rd Stone. The Zoo is announcing shows in Alabama and Louisiana including Bayfest 2010, Moe's BBQ-Daphne, and Checkpoint Charlie's in the French Quarter-NOLA! Green Sunshine has been added to Jambando in the Park-Live Oak, Fl and is doing a string of "Kind Bud Thurs." at Beach Bar-Clearwater. CHECK THE BAND EVENTS CALENDER FOR ALL THE DETAILS! Jason will be returning to the Drummerconnection.com drum room. This time he'll have Worldwide Zoo with him. They're planning for late Sept. Please check back for more on this. And last, we've started a discussion forum with topics ranging from vintage drums and cymbals to technique and career development. It may take a while to get up and running so be patient with us please.
Worldwide Zoo's WMNF performance!
Worldwide Zoo appeared live on WMNF 88.5 FM's "In The Groove" show on 07/20/2010. Host Thor Bendickson and the Zoo crew talked about the band's new CD and all the upcoming shows on their Summer Road Trip. They performed in true Zoo style, mingling improvisations with original material. Jason's setup on this one was the 3 piece version of the '70 OBP Ludwig's, his Cyclone Drums snare, Bosphorus 21' MSV ride, 19" Zildjian Beautiful Baby ride, and 14" K Zildjian hi-hat's. You can stream it till next Tues. here(Windows Media) or here(Itunes). PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!
Worldwide Zoo's Summer Fl Road Trip Begins!
That's right the MADNESS has begun! The Zoo is gonna be doing a whole slew of shows in some of their favorite Florida stops from Hudson to Key Largo. They have a July 20th ON AIR performance scheduled as part of "In The Groove" LIVE on 88.5 wmnf July 20th from 10-11pm. In The Groove airs Tuesday nights from 9-11pm and is hosted by jamband music guru Thor Bendickson. BE SURE TO TUNE IN! Worldwide Zoo is also this month's "Featured Artist" in Miami Life Magazine. Check out the love here. And be on the lookout for a new set of band photos by photographer Rachel Voll. A few of these can be seen in the photos section. Both the Zoo and Green Sunshine have been announcing even more shows so check out the new "Band Event Calender" section for a quick rundown of gigs, or the usual "Upcoming Events" for more detailed info and show posters. Green Sunshine has some new videos from the beginning of the night at Crowbar 06/25/2010 up on Youtube. Be sure to check them out. And lastly, the GS crew would like to welcome Joseph Wheeler to the band on bass.
More Worldwide Zoo/Green Sunshine updates!
Both bands have got some serious show announcements. Worldwide Zoo has a three night stretch Aug. 22nd-24th at some of Tampa's hottest venues. Friday Aug. 23rd they will be opening for legendary bassist of the Meters, George Porter Jr. and his Runnin' Pardners at Tampa's famous Skipper's Smokehouse! Green Sunshine has been added to the Big and Hearty Music Festival in Gainesville, Fl. Each band has announced more shows across the state. Check Upcoming Events for more details. Worldwide Zoo's debut release is now available on amazon.com and itunes making it easier to put a little Zoo in your life. And finally(I'm sure I forgot something), Jason is now playing with "Call us Watcha Like". They have a show coming up and should have a profile in Current Projects soon. Please CHECK OUT SOME LIVE MUSIC!
Worldwide Zoo NEWS and more......
Worldwide Zoo is announcing shows for the end of summer fast, some even sooner. There's a NEW JAM NIGHT hosted by Worldwide Zoo at Cafe Alma in Downtown St. Petersburg! Anyone who has ever been to a Zoo Jam knows the kind of musical mischief that goes on. This will occur Friday nights starting June 11th. The doors will open at 10pm and music will start at 11. Also the Zoo is headed to Miami for an Aug. 7th appearance at the Legendary Tobacco Road! You can now pick up the new self titled Worldwide Zoo CD at CDBaby.com in both hard copy and digital formats. Now you can enjoy a little Zoo anywhere in the world. Green Sunshine has knocked out two of it's Summer Festival Trifecta with their sights set on Buzz Fest to finish. Catch them in Gainesville at the Backstage Lounge with Legacy or in Tampa at Crowbar with Spam All Stars! CHECK THE UPCOMING SHOWS SECTION FOR SHOW DETAILS! And lastly, Jason has posted the first of many quick exercises in the "online lessons" section for you to enjoy.
New Shows! More Press.......
Green Sunshine has been featured on tbt magazine's "Soundcheck". Check it out here and leave a comment to let the band know you love em'. They also had a feature with the Dunedin Free Press that can be found here and covers some of their shows. Show announcements for Green Sunshine include June 25th at Crowbar with Spam All Stars, a late show June 26th at St. Pete. Beach Theater, July 30th at Brew Garden - Clearwater, and Aug. 14th at State Theater with 3rd Stone! Worldwide Zoo will be coming back to the Hub in downtown Tampa Sunday August 1st. If you haven't heard Worldwide Zoo's new album, you now have the chance to listen at Allmusic.com.
Worldwide Zoo & Green Sunshine happenings
Worldwide Zoo has been mentioned in a TBO.com article entitled "The Short List: Best Local Musicians" by Curtis Ross, Tampa Tribune's pop music critic. You can find it here. Also, Creative Loafing Magazine put together a Youtube video of the highlights from sensory overload 5. The song "Seven" can be heard while watching clips shot during their performance. Green Sunshine has been featured on BayBuzz.org in this months "meet the band" series. Learn more about what makes them tick at the BayBuzz.org. They have also started recording a new Demo featuring the new band. This should be ready by the end of the month so keep checking back for updates.
Statewide Show Announcements and more...
Green Sunshine has quite a few great shows coming up with chances to see them across the state. Newly added are shows in Lake Worth, Fl with Solillaquists of Sound at Propaganda, and at Backstage Lounge in Gainesville, Fl. Also a performance at Green Sunshine's home away from home, Dunedin Brewery.
Jason will be performing with a special band headed by Dwayne White for a Memorial Concert in honor of Don Capone. Don was the man who introduced Jason to the jazz scene and the brush techniques of Elvin Jones, Al Dawson, and Charlie Perry, whom were his mentors. Be sure to check the upcoming shows page for more details on all appearances.
Jason will be performing with a special band headed by Dwayne White for a Memorial Concert in honor of Don Capone. Don was the man who introduced Jason to the jazz scene and the brush techniques of Elvin Jones, Al Dawson, and Charlie Perry, whom were his mentors. Be sure to check the upcoming shows page for more details on all appearances.
NEW SHOWS, PICS, and GREEN SUNSHINE in the studio....
We've got some photos up in the gallery from the Cigar City, Sensory Overload 5, and CD release party shows! Green Sunshine is announcing shows in Miami and St. Petersburg, so be sure to get the details on the upcoming events page. Also, Green Sunshine will be headed into the studio to record tracks in the next couple weeks. Check back soon for more on that.
NEW VIDEO plus show cancellations.....
Green Sunshine will not be performing St. Patty's at MacKenzies as a whole band. Instead you will have Justin Boza, Mc Reason, and Motown Tee helping you get your Irish on!
Jason is also now accepting 3 more students. If you would like to take private lessons from him, please use the contact form on the home page. There is a new video up on "videos" page with him doing some warm-ups on both brushes and sticks. It should be posted in the next 24hrs. He would also like to thank all the great drummers including John Blackwell and Albert Warren for stopping by the Cyclone Drums booth at Spring Bash 2010. More clinics and appearances are in the works.
Jason is also now accepting 3 more students. If you would like to take private lessons from him, please use the contact form on the home page. There is a new video up on "videos" page with him doing some warm-ups on both brushes and sticks. It should be posted in the next 24hrs. He would also like to thank all the great drummers including John Blackwell and Albert Warren for stopping by the Cyclone Drums booth at Spring Bash 2010. More clinics and appearances are in the works.
Drummerconnection.com re-broadcast link!
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Eric Rosebrock, founder of Drummerconnection.com and Jason get down on some DC play-along tracks. Jason even plays along with the Worlwide Zoo track "Take the Z train" from the new Album. Kevin B joins him for an oh so elevator version of Girl From Ipanema. There are so many great features and learning tools on drummerconnection.com. Jason believes any drummer can benefit from becoming a member and being active in this web based drummer community. Click the pic to the left to go to the re-broadcast!
"I'd like to extend a huge thanks to Eric over at drummerconnection.com for having me out at the studio for some fun time. I hope all drummers learn to take advantage of this valuable and FREE resource!"
-Jason
"I'd like to extend a huge thanks to Eric over at drummerconnection.com for having me out at the studio for some fun time. I hope all drummers learn to take advantage of this valuable and FREE resource!"
-Jason
TBO.com podcast now up and NEW SHOW announcements!!!!
That's right! The link to the What Goes On#14 TBO.com podcast featuring Worldwide Zoo is here. You can also download it as an mp3. Plus the Zoo will be performing at 2 events on March 27th 2010. First at the Cigar City Brewery as part of the Whole Planet Foundation - Cask Tasting Fund Raiser from 4-7pm. And then at Roosevelt in Ybor as part of Creative Loafing Magazine's Sensory Overload 5.
WORLDWIDE ZOO CD NOW AVAILABLE! and more...
SR+JS @WZ CD Release
The Worldwide Zoo debut album has arrived. It looks amazing, sounds gorgeous, and is available now at www.worldwidezoo.net for only $12 shipped to your door! The CD release party was a blast and the Zoo would like to thank all the incredible people who sat in 30* weather(that's cold to Floridians) and hung out. Also a special thanks goes out to DJ MP and DJ Lungfish for keeping things hot while the band setup and took breaks. Worldwide Zoo will be featured on the March TBO.COM podcast with Tampa Tribune pop music critic Curtis Ross and TBO Extra editor Rommie Johnson. It will be available for download and will be posted here when the link becomes available.
JS4 will not be at Lenny's Latin Cafe again till 03/10/2010. The guys have various projects and vacations planned. And we're all anxiously awaiting the grand opening of the all new Cheese Shop Theater and Comedy Club where JS4 will resume the Jazz on 56th St series. These guys are making some great jazz so be sure to catch them.
Green Sunshine now has t-shirts. They look snazzy, fit nice, and show what great taste you have in music. GO GET ONE NOW. www.greensunshineband.com or www.myspace.com/herbandlegends. And last but not least, Jason will visit the drummerconnection.com studio for a live webcast from the drum room Sat. at 7pm.
JS4 will not be at Lenny's Latin Cafe again till 03/10/2010. The guys have various projects and vacations planned. And we're all anxiously awaiting the grand opening of the all new Cheese Shop Theater and Comedy Club where JS4 will resume the Jazz on 56th St series. These guys are making some great jazz so be sure to catch them.
Green Sunshine now has t-shirts. They look snazzy, fit nice, and show what great taste you have in music. GO GET ONE NOW. www.greensunshineband.com or www.myspace.com/herbandlegends. And last but not least, Jason will visit the drummerconnection.com studio for a live webcast from the drum room Sat. at 7pm.
Lot's of last minute shows....
We've got Green Sunshine doing a night at the Dunedin Brewery on Thursday Feb. 11th at 9pm. These guys have had two incredible shows at the Brewery and plan to top those. Get out early and get a seat. GS recommends the fish tacos.
Also Jason will be joining Dwayne White and Dan Harrison at Cafe Kili on Mon. Feb. 8th at 7pm. These gentlemen have been mingling in local jam sessions for awhile now and are excited to join one another.
Also Jason will be joining Dwayne White and Dan Harrison at Cafe Kili on Mon. Feb. 8th at 7pm. These gentlemen have been mingling in local jam sessions for awhile now and are excited to join one another.
A little over 2 weeks till the WORLDWIDE ZOO debut release!!!
That's right, only 16 days left till the release of the ever-so-anticipated Worldwide Zoo full length album. Artwork is coming in and the guys wanted to give you a sneak peek. They turned to artist and long time friend Craig Kaths to handle the job, and the result exceeded their expectations.
And, JS4 will not be performing at Old World Cheese Shop for the next 2 weeks. The guys over at the Cheese Shop are moving locations and are hoping to be ready by then. You can still catch them every Wednesday night at Lenny's Latin Cafe on 56th in Temple Terrace.
And, JS4 will not be performing at Old World Cheese Shop for the next 2 weeks. The guys over at the Cheese Shop are moving locations and are hoping to be ready by then. You can still catch them every Wednesday night at Lenny's Latin Cafe on 56th in Temple Terrace.
Pics from NAMM 2010 and last minute show announcement...
Jason and Hasan Ozdimir, maker of his 21' MSV
Jason had the time of his life in Annaheim, Ca for the 2010 winter NAMM convention. He had a chance to hang out with some of his favorite drummers including Jeff Hamilton, Ralph Peterson, Stanton Moore, Lenny White, Cindy Blackman, and many more.
From Jason:
"I would like to extend a special thank you to Ibrahim Yakici, Hasan Ozdimir, and Michael and Kevin Vosbein from Bosphorus for all their hospitality. Also Paul Francis from Zildjian for his great insight of the cymbal industry, Cindy Blackman for being such a sweetheart, Ralph Peterson for the 3 over 4 to 6 over 4 demonstration and just being a cool guy, Dom Famularo for his kind words of motivation, and Stanton Moore for kicking it old school with me. My gratitude is never ending."
Also, WORLDWIDE ZOO will be playing on Sun. Jan 23rd at The Hub in downtown Tampa from 11pm to 1:30am. We hope to see you all out in enjoying yourselves in downtown Tampa on Sunday!
From Jason:
"I would like to extend a special thank you to Ibrahim Yakici, Hasan Ozdimir, and Michael and Kevin Vosbein from Bosphorus for all their hospitality. Also Paul Francis from Zildjian for his great insight of the cymbal industry, Cindy Blackman for being such a sweetheart, Ralph Peterson for the 3 over 4 to 6 over 4 demonstration and just being a cool guy, Dom Famularo for his kind words of motivation, and Stanton Moore for kicking it old school with me. My gratitude is never ending."
Also, WORLDWIDE ZOO will be playing on Sun. Jan 23rd at The Hub in downtown Tampa from 11pm to 1:30am. We hope to see you all out in enjoying yourselves in downtown Tampa on Sunday!
Worldwide Zoo@Robot Love 2.0 and Southeast Tour 2010...
Worldwide Zoo has been asked to kick off Robot Love 2.0. "Robot Love is a 9-day, 18,000 sq. ft. indoor art and music festival. Live music and performances every night! Roam the massive art gallery and graffiti playground... plus so much more!" The Zoo will be there Fri. 6-9pm.
WZ is also announcing some of the cities on the spring 2010 Southeast Tour. Cities to expect to see the Zoo include Atlanta GA, Asheville NC, Knoxville/Nashville TN, St. Louis MO, Little Rock AR, and New Orleans LA! And be on the look out for the upcoming debut album from Worldwide Zoo, coming soon...
The New Year is here and JS4 is back and ready to cook up some jazz for you. Wednesday Night Jazz-Tampa
at Lennny's Latin Cafe', and Jazz on 56th St at The Old World Cheese Shop are both great ways to see these guys. Check out the Upcoming Events page for more details.
WZ is also announcing some of the cities on the spring 2010 Southeast Tour. Cities to expect to see the Zoo include Atlanta GA, Asheville NC, Knoxville/Nashville TN, St. Louis MO, Little Rock AR, and New Orleans LA! And be on the look out for the upcoming debut album from Worldwide Zoo, coming soon...
The New Year is here and JS4 is back and ready to cook up some jazz for you. Wednesday Night Jazz-Tampa
at Lennny's Latin Cafe', and Jazz on 56th St at The Old World Cheese Shop are both great ways to see these guys. Check out the Upcoming Events page for more details.
JS4 video posted on Lenny's Facebook page and Jason now on Facebook!
Lenny's Latin Cafe is host to "Wednesday night Jazz" with hosts JS4 featuring Paul Keesling. Recently a video of the quartet has been posted on Lenny's Facebook page with a group of special guests including Dwayne White. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=216086880828&ref=mf Check us out this Wednesday. Jason is also on Facebook now so be sure to add him to keep updated on all happenings.
Jason going to NAMM 2010, JS4 in the studio, and more....
Shaheed Darby and Jason
Jason and Friends(including JS4) went into the studio on Dec. 8th, 2009 to record a demo of standards. JS4 performed "Beatrice" for this session. Bill Bennet, Shaheed Darby, and Santiago Rodriguez also make appearances. Recording this session was our good friend Jonathan Leon and his crew. This should be available by March 2010.
Also Jason will be headed out to NAMM 2010 with Cyclone Drums in Annaheim, Ca. Jan 15-17th. He hopes to see some of the latest music gear and meet a few of the industry people he has not had a chance to, face to face. He'll be joined by Brian Bernard of Cyclone Drums. We hope to see you There!
A few more shows will be announced in the upcoming week for bands Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine, including dates at the famous Ella's in Seminole Heights(WZ), Dunedin Brewery(GS), and Pegasus Lounge(GS). And don't forget about "Jazz on 56th St." every Thurs. night at The Old World Cheese Shop. It is becoming a cozy little scene with laid back, smiling faces everywhere, enjoying great food and HOT JAZZ. WE WILL NOT BE BACK AT THE CHEESE SHOP TIL JAN. 8th 2010! Please join us then and see what the buzz is all about.
Also Jason will be headed out to NAMM 2010 with Cyclone Drums in Annaheim, Ca. Jan 15-17th. He hopes to see some of the latest music gear and meet a few of the industry people he has not had a chance to, face to face. He'll be joined by Brian Bernard of Cyclone Drums. We hope to see you There!
A few more shows will be announced in the upcoming week for bands Worldwide Zoo and Green Sunshine, including dates at the famous Ella's in Seminole Heights(WZ), Dunedin Brewery(GS), and Pegasus Lounge(GS). And don't forget about "Jazz on 56th St." every Thurs. night at The Old World Cheese Shop. It is becoming a cozy little scene with laid back, smiling faces everywhere, enjoying great food and HOT JAZZ. WE WILL NOT BE BACK AT THE CHEESE SHOP TIL JAN. 8th 2010! Please join us then and see what the buzz is all about.
The Fidora Trio featured on 83degreesmedia.com and more...
83 Degrees, a Tampa based news publication recently did an online slide show focused on Cafe Kili. The Fidora Trio was a large part of that slide show including a mellow version of Blue Bossa in the background and a sound bite from our very own Jason. The Trio would like to thank Dwayne White and Shaheed Darby for sitting in on the session. Check it out at www.83degreesmedia.com/features/java120109.aspx . A big thanks to Brad Stager for putting the whole thing together.
JS Quartet happenings...
The quartet will be going into the studios next week to cut some tracks with the help of recording engineer Jonathan Leon. This material should be available Mar. 2010 and will have some of Jason's good friends helping out like Shaheed Darby and Santiago Rodriguez. AND the guys will be featured along with The Old World Cheese Shop in an upcoming issue of the Tampa Tribune. Who knows, if you make it out tonight, you may even be snapped in a photo for the spread...... check back in the next couple days for more details.................
Also WORLDWIDE ZOO will be performing Feb.13th 2010 at New World Brewery in Ybor City-Tampa! This will be the OFFICIAL TAMPA CD RELEASE PARTY!!! More details as they come in....
And Jason has written a few words about his new Cyclone Drums snare drum. To read what he had to say, click on the picture of the snare in the "Drums" section.
And Jason has written a few words about his new Cyclone Drums snare drum. To read what he had to say, click on the picture of the snare in the "Drums" section.
No Lenny's or Olde World Cheese Shop this week, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Because of Thanksgiving this week, the Quartet will not be performing Wed. or Thurs. The guys will be spending time with their friends and family and being thankful. They will be back next week! Jason wishes all of you a happy Thanksgiving and looks forward to seeing you over the holiday season.
Please don't forget, Lenny's Wednesday nights is a great way to catch some hot food and even hotter jazz. Enjoy the "Jazz Special" which includes YOUR CHOICE of meat, 2 sides, and a fountain drink for $5.99. So, instead of that value meal at the drive thru, catch some good feelings in the form of great jazz and a homemade latin dinner.
AND Thurs. nights are "Jazz on 56th St" at The Olde World Cheese Shop! Featuring Jason's Quartet, an amazing evening menu, and $1.00 Drafts! The evening menu has it all from 2 of their famous sandwiches to delicious wings and chicken strips. Enjoy a glass of vino from their large selction of fine wines to compliment the food and jazz. SEE YOU THERE NEXT THURS.!!!!!
Please don't forget, Lenny's Wednesday nights is a great way to catch some hot food and even hotter jazz. Enjoy the "Jazz Special" which includes YOUR CHOICE of meat, 2 sides, and a fountain drink for $5.99. So, instead of that value meal at the drive thru, catch some good feelings in the form of great jazz and a homemade latin dinner.
AND Thurs. nights are "Jazz on 56th St" at The Olde World Cheese Shop! Featuring Jason's Quartet, an amazing evening menu, and $1.00 Drafts! The evening menu has it all from 2 of their famous sandwiches to delicious wings and chicken strips. Enjoy a glass of vino from their large selction of fine wines to compliment the food and jazz. SEE YOU THERE NEXT THURS.!!!!!
A NEW night of JAZZ, a NEW QUARTET!!!
That's right! Jason has been hard at work as usual and has cooked up a new quartet and a new weekly Thursday night event certain to be the hottest college night jazz session. The Old World Cheese Shoppe is located at 11001 N 56th St. Tampa, FL 33617 and is destined to be the next USF area hot spot. The food is amazing, the beer and wines are well priced with $1 drafts till 8pm for guys and ALL NIGHT for ladies, and there is TONS of FREE parking. Try the sweet and spicy wings, recommended by Jason.
Finished Studio Tracks are now Coming In!!!
Worldwide Zoo's brilliant Recording Engineer Jonathan Leon is now turning in the first Zoo tracks from their much anticipated freshman release. There is a sneak peek available in the Music section. I've never heard the band captured like this and I've heard them a lot. I think I'm more excited than Jason! He elected to take a small version of the 71' Duo Rock outfit, and of course the Cyclone snare drum. Have a listen. We'll have more on a release date as things shape up.
WORLDWIDE ZOO hits the studio and records an album!
Worldwide Zoo hit the studios on Thursday October 22, 2009 and recorded their official debut release. They had a great crew, amazing sound engineer, and deluxe studio accommodations. Recorded live with no tracking of any kind nor overdubs, the Zoo put their magic to the test. The result was a true picture of this bands musical brilliance, captured in the highest recording quality.
The NEW Cyclone Snare Drum has arrived!!!!
Jason is extra excited about his new custom Cyclone Drums snare drum. Check the drums page for details on build and materials. And, in the days to come he will be posting some of his own thoughts on this new instrument.
Jason joins the CYCLONE DRUMS family!!!
Cyclone Drums and it's Founder/Master Builder/CEO Brian Bernard have earned a well deserved reputation for superb sounding, master quality drums. Jason has played several snare drums and complete sets in different configurations, and considers them to be the best sounding drums money can buy. He is convinced Brian can help you realize any drum sound your taste calls for. A new Cyclone Drums snare drum is on it's way and Jason is losing sleep thinking about that "sweet Cyclone tone". More on Brian and Cyclone drums can be found at his website(click on the pic or go to links page). Below are some more pics of the Cyclone Drums tour.
Jason got to pick out his own shell and decided to go with a 8-ply maple shell that will be 14x6". He likes a thinner snare drum as he says they "sing more". These are high quality shells that produce a wonderful tone when struck on the side with your hand. Of course when working with Brian, he allows the drummer to fully customize size, shell thickness, bearing edge, lug type, rim type, throw- off style, strainer, finish(wrap/laquer), and more. He should have enough of this shell left for your snare.
Jason would like to thank Brian, wife Jennifer, and family for being such gracious hosts. They are truly wonderful people. Brian's joy of life spills over into his craftsmanship and the quality is undeniable. Jason is proud to be part of the Cyclone drums family!
Jason is now drumming with GREEN SUNSHINE!
We know Jason likes to keep busy and is always looking for exciting new groups to play with. This band has a sound that he just had to be a part of. All the things you'd expect from Jason: Funk, Breakbeat, Rock, and Jazz mixed up and boiled down. Check the "Current Projects" tab in the menu for more details.
