Music:
Member Since: 10/11/2006
Band Website: sonicbids.com/dankalai
Band Members:
vox & guitar:
dan kalai:
Dan Kalai is a self taught musician/singer/songwriter with influences ranging from Jack Johnson to Van Morrison to Kanye West. It is his songwriting that builds the foundation for their sound. Dan is also an independent film writer/producer/director.
percussion:
josh gilgoff:
Josh Gilgoff has studied drums for over 10 years and his adventurous education has brought him from New School in New York City, to Ghana, Africa to Temple University in Philadelphia. His unconventional playing adds noticeable personality and character to the music.
upright bass:
alex hiele:
Alex Hiele hailing from Paris, France where he studied the upright bass. He has been established in the European Jazz scene now for over 10 years where he has been included on many vinyls across the continent. Alex brings his classical influences as well as his jazz to add some flavor to the music.
saxophone:
tony peebles:
Tony Peebles earned his master degree from University of Arts. Peebles, a Toronto native, thoroughly understands his role in the music and his been making a name for himself in the Philadelphia music scene. Peebles brings a fresh take on hooks and beautiful, natural tones accentuating the rhythm section and carrying melodies at the
appropriate times. Peebles is also heavily rooted in jazz, but appreciates soul and R&B as influences as well.
Influences: Jack Johnson, John Mayer, John Legend, Mingus, Charlie Parker
Grape Street - January 2007
Sounds Like: Punchy acoustic married with earthy drums. Saxxy horn lines seducing upright bass to spend the night. Honest, lyrics that smoothly groove into your ears and heart gripping the soul, spawning movement, manifesting relation. Labeled “Uniqueâ€, it can be challenging to define the music of Dan Kalai.Digital Download
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Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None
