Kynda
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Kynda was a strongly developing jamband from Orlando, FL. Originally formed as 4:20 in 1996, the band was reformed on April 20, 2002 under the name of Kynda. Drawing influences from Phish, the Grateful Dead, and a multitude of other sources, the band developed an unusual and unique sound of all their own. In the beginning, Kynda was primarily a cover band. However, the band progressed through the years into playing mostly original material and evolved into its own entity. Before disbanding, the group had played over 1,000 shows, had performed in more than 10 states, and had built up a considerable fanbase across the southeastern United States.
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[edit] Membership
As 4:20 (formed in early 1996), the band went through a variety of members. Original founding members were Dan Goore on bass and Tony Hume on guitar. Rex Leake accompanied on drums in the early days, but was later replaced by local standout Joe DeBottis, of the band Refried Confusion. Carter Everett, also of Refried Confusion, soon joined as a second guitar. Pete Orenstein then joined the group as a keyboardist. (Dan and Pete played together previously in Bluesberry Jam.) Eventually, Chris "The Dude" Bishop joined the group on drums and stayed with the band for years. Local percussionst Jason Herold was added on percussion and rounded the group out as a five piece. However in 2002, Bishop departed the group and Herold moved to the drum kit. The band was reformed as the four-piece of Kynda. At the Orlando Fringe Festival performance in May of 2004, Frank Registrato made his Kynda debut on drum kit and Herold returned once again to his percussion throne. This was the final lineup change to take place and this configuration lasted until the end of Kynda's run on February 20, 2005.
[edit] Dan Goore
Dan Goore, bassist and vocalist. Contributed such songs as "You Are You," "Siaka," and "Element." Also an expert luthier. Last heard, Goore resides in Sin City, Las Vegas, NV.
[edit] Jason Herold
Jason Herold, drums, percussion, and vocalist. Highly trained and creative with all percussion instruments, Jason enjoys his drumming duties working for Walt Disney World.
[edit] Tony Hume
Tony Hume, guitarist and vocalist, founding member. Contributed such songs as "Walls'll", "Butter," and "Big Blue." Excellent songwriter and front man. Since the demise of Kynda, Tony has performed numerous solo acoustic shows under T.H.C. - the Tony Hume Collaboration. Early 2006 saw the creation of THCv2.0 - Tony Hume Collaboration version 2.0, a blend of brooding technology, a CPU alchemist, and Tony's bright "jammy" electric guitar work.
[edit] Pete Orenstein
Pete Orenstein, keyboardist and vocalist. Contributed such songs as "Kynda Blues," "Bakin'," and "Everyday's a Saturday." Hammond B-3 organ is the main axe. Pete moved to Atlanta, GA after the break up of Kynda and along with Frank Registrato formed the duo "Bonobos Convergance."
[edit] Frank Registrato
Frank Registrato, drummer and vocalist. Contributed such songs as "Amazing," "MASH," and "Whimsical Fantasy." Joined May 2004. Can now be heard along side Pete Orenstein in "Bonobos Convergence."
[edit] Associates
Kynda has enjoyed a close and productive relationship with noted performance artist Scramble Campbell for many years. In addition, they have played with such musical illuminati as Tom Constanten, Col. Bruce Hampton, Kofi Burbridge, Kenny Brooks of Ratdog, Deep Banana Blackout, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Perpetual Groove, Tishamingo, RAQ, and the Seth Yacavone Band as well as sharing the stage with numerous local and regional acts throughout the southeastern United States. The band has also performed in numerous southern music festivals such as Langerado, The Magnolia Ball, The Florida Music Harvest Festival, as well as late night appearances at The Suwannee Music Festival. Serving as official band photographer was Laurel Edwards.
[edit] Touring
Kynda was just reaching a higher level of popularity in the late stages of their existence. Though many out-of-state concerts were performed prior, in 2004 they made two large tours which expanded their fanbase. During the month of May in 2004, Kynda made an east coast tour hitting Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, Raleigh, NC, New Hope, PA, and several other cities. Later, in July of 2004, Kynda travelled west. The tour began in New Orleans, LA and extended as far west as Steamboat Springs, CO. Major cities including Denver, CO, Vail, Co, Houston, TX, and Austin, TX were also visited on the last major tour. The tour ended at the Bragg Jam in Macon, GA and lasted nearly a full month. Later, several smaller show runs would take place across the southeastern states, but none to match the grandeur of the 2004 Summer Tour.
Kynda played their last out of town shows in early February 2005 at the Tobacco Road in Miami, FL.
[edit] Events
Kynda played a strong leading role in the Orlando jamband music scene. Throughout its lifespan, the band was known for throwing weekend festivals in the secluded swamps of Bull Creek, FL and the remote outreaches of Gainesville, FL. The last of these was held during the New Years Eve weekend of 2004 and was entirely promoted, directed, and funded by the band. Kynda was also one of the foremost members of "Jambando," a local musical movement to showcase the local Orlando jam band community and scene. A multi-camera shooting of one such Jambando evening at the Hard Rock Live can be seen continuously on local Orlando, FL television station Vision 98.
[edit] Albums
Kynda released one "studio" album, entitled "Play Through" in late 2003. The tracks on this album were recorded live at the Freebird Café in Jacksonville, FL and were later remastered in the Satsuma Sound recording studio. In addition to this single album release, many audience (so called bootleg recording) and soundboard recordings from live performances were regularly circulated. Taping was permitted at any and all shows, as many other jambands also allow. Popular live recordings include Freebird Café July 2003, New Year's Eve in Miami 2003, Tony Hume's birthday 2004 and 2005, and the final run of shows February 2005.
[edit] Disbanding
Kynda officially announced their plans to disband at a camping festival the band organized to celebrate New Year's Eve 2004/2005. They completed two months of shows in January and February 2005, including one last solo show at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, one last road trip to Miami, and the final two shows held outdoors at Reilly's Lantern Pub on the weekend of February 19-20, 2005.
[edit] Post-Disbanding
Some former members of Kynda have continued on into new musical projects. Pete Orenstein and Frank Registrato have relocated to Atlanta, GA and formed The Bonobos Convergence. Orenstein and Registrato have also joined the Native Immigrants, a band formed in Atlanta by Cortini of Blueground Undergrass. Tony Hume still resides in Orlando and performs acoustically as the Tony Hume Collaboration (THC) and in a live improvisational duo called THCv2.0. Dan Goore now resides in Las Vegas, NV. Jason contunes to pursue his music within the walls of Disney.
