Jubeus

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Jubeus
The name Jubeus is derived from a South American tree whose nectar is utilized in the preparation of wine.
Bio
An intoxicating spirit of roots-rock and soul best describes the sound of Jubeus, an innovative quintet bearing songs filled with warmth and vigor for the listener. Basing most of their compositions around Jason Masi's singer/songwriter approach, Mike Jarvis (bass), Seth Thomas (guitar), Eric Jack (drums) and Brian Reed (keyboards, auxiliary percussion and instrumentation) display a unique ability to blend various styles including Latin, folk, funk and reggae into contemporary pop rock tunes. While parallels have been drawn between acts such as Rusted Root, Maroon 5, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Carbon Leaf, Jubeus provides audiences with a life and pulse unmistakably their own.
"While displaying shades of Maroon 5 and Incubus, Jubeus' latest album Natural Mood proves these guys are naturals when it comes to funky roots rock ... Natural Mood takes their sound to dazzling new heights." -- Performing Songwriter, January/February 2008
"The high-quality vocals are strong and reminiscent of performers like Edwin McCain. The instrumentals however, are in a genre all their own and in this case, that's not a bad thing. Jubeus pulls off their attempt at something new and something they call their own. This album does not have a stale, boring sound in the least and you will be compelled to listen to the entire thing, wondering what they will come up with next. It's strange, it's daring, and it works." - Sharon Tharp - Hot Indie News .com
Music and the Ultimate Emotion
Much of the music crafted by Jubeus is concerned with love, a common theme in every genre. But Jubeus eschews trite or hackneyed ideas, choosing instead to genuinely explore this most profound of emotions and create a personalized soundtrack for each listener to relate to their own life experiences.
"Light the candles, pour the wine or your other favorite libation for seduction - and then off with the lights and everything else. Favorite "Love Is In The Air," is just one of the romantic offerings on this nice compilation of easy-to-listen-to, poignant, tug at your heart strings songs from this Richmond, VA band. Soft and jazzy, Natural Mood would be an excellent addition for your library for those "special" occasions or a rainy day...Other standouts are, "Lotus," "Silence" and "Up Your Sleeve." Buy a ticket and get on board, Natural Mood is worth the fare." -- Skid Dickson www.harderbeat.com
Making the Music
With two albums, Two Tone Circles and Natural Mood already under their belt, Jubeus is continuing to pursue various forms of visual media to accompany their musical compositions. Playing shows, writing songs that excite the band as much as fans, Jubeus is showing its dedication for not just music but what the music means. Jubeus is currently working with A&R Select, an independent A&R firm that shares these artists unified vision and is working hard to reach others with it.
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