Garaj Mahal
Garaj Mahal | |
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Origin | United States |
Genres | Funk, jam band, jazz, Indian, rock, fusion, world music |
Years active | 2000–2011 |
Labels | Owl Studios |
Website |
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Members |
Kai Eckhardt Fareed Haque Eric Levy Sean Rickman |
Past members | Alan Hertz |
Garaj Mahal is a four piece band, based in the United States, playing a fusion of jazz, Indian music, rock, and especially funk: Kai Eckhardt (bass), Fareed Haque (guitars), Alan Hertz (drums), Sean Rickman (drums) and Eric Levy (keys). The band was formed in 2000 with the largely fulfilled expectation that the technical virtuosity each band member has been known for would bring about great music. They are one of the modern low- to mid-profile bands that allow their music to be recorded live at shows, and distributed in torrents, and musical archives. In early 2007, Mahal's "Blueberry Cave" won in The 6th Annual Independent Music Awards for Best Jam Album.[1]
According to Bassist Kai Eckhardt the band has disbanded with no plans to play again.
After 11 years of touring, nine albums recorded and roughly 1000 shows played, the East/West Coast band Garaj Mahal has put an end to its appearances. There are currently no plans for future shows. Kai Eckhardt, August 14, 2011
Discography
- Live Vol. 1 (2003)
- Live Vol. 2 (2003)
- Live Vol. 3 (2003)
- Mondo Garaj (2003)
- Blueberry Cave (2005)
- Woot (2008)
- More Mr. Nice Guy (2010)
References
External links
- Garaj Mahal on myspace
- Garaj Mahal on Youtube
- Harmonized Records - Garaj Mahal's label
- Allmusic
- Garaj Mahal at positiveproductions.net
- Garaj Mahal collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
- Garaj Mahal Winners of Independent Music Awards
- Blueberry Cave review from allaboutjazz
- wOOt review from HonestTune.com
- Story of the Band