Music:
Member Since: 12/1/2006
Band Website: gotheremusic.com
Band Members:
Press
Bio
"Scott Sawyer - Go There" is now available on-line at Abstract Logix
Hittin' The Note
Homegrown Music Network
CD Baby
iTunes
Also, the cd is available at
Amoeba Records in San Francisco and Berkeley.
There are more streaming audio files - complete songs - at
www.reverbnation.com/gothere and
www.gotheremusic.com
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From 1982-1996 guitarist Scott Sawyer spent much of his time in the
jazz & improvised music trenches. Since then, he has enjoyed a steady return to his rock & blues roots via GO THERE, GHEZZI, MEL MELTON and others
while continuing to explore the jazz tradition & beyond. He’s has appeared on numerous recordings spanning various genres including a Grammy-Nominated Performance in 1997 (NNENNA FREELON’S "Shaking Free"). Scott’s latest
album, “Go There†was released in May 2007. Sawyer has collaborated with dancers & choreographers: "Blue Diner", a contemporary ballet choreographed by Adam Miller (set to Scott's composition "Blue Dinerâ€) premiered 5/94 at
City Center Studios (NYC). Scott performed it live with prima ballerina Marie-Christine Mouis (Paris Opera Ballet, Nureyev & Friends) and others
at BALLET GROUP INTERNATIONAL’S Inaugural Concert (Durham, NC-- 5/94).
He has interpreted visual art through his own compositions: check out "Slow Down, Freight Train†& "Dark Lady" on his album, “Go Thereâ€. Sawyer
has also arranged & recorded music for film (including "Once Around" w/ actor Danny Aiello).
Scott has been a featured artist/clinician/speaker at various venues including UNC-Chapel Hill (NC), UNC-Greensboro (NC), University of Wisconsin (Whitewater), University of South Florida (Tampa) and The Institute of
the Arts @ Duke University (Durham, NC). He continues to work with a
limited number of music/guitar students.
www.scottsawyer.net
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Drummer KENNY SOULE brings a groove steeped in James Brown,
British Invasion, Motown, Stax, Psychedelia, 70's Fusion and early AC/DC. Originally from New Britain, Ct, Kenny spent the majority of his years in
Raleigh NC, where he established himself as a rock-solid and soulful player.
While pursuing a major in Percussion Performance at East Carolina University
in the early 70s, he joined local rock faves Nantucket and toured the Southeast club circuit for years before signing with Epic and releasing three albums. Nantucket quickly became a familiar face on the arena circuit, opening coast
to coast for most of the major acts of the era, including KISS, FOREIGNER, BOSTON, TED NUGENT, and AC/DC.
In the 80's Kenny formed power trio PKM to much regional acclaim, including one album distributed by Polygram. During the 90's Kenny brought his funky R&B stylings to the masses with DAG, a combo initiallyformed by visionary producer/songwriter John Custer. DAG released two critically acclaimed CDs
on Columbia/Sony along with 4 music videos, and toured the US and Europe relentlessly. At the turn of the century, Kenny re-established himself in New York City. Drawing on his rich legacy of rock and soul, he is constantly
refining his craft with a variety of artists across many genres, including
country, Americana, jazz, and blues.
Kenny is a proud endorser of Paiste cymbals, Sonor drums, Pro Mark sticks,
and Aquarian drumheads.
www.kennysoule.com
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RON BRENDLE, a freelance bassist in the Charlotte area since 1981, was recently recognized by Charlotte Magazine as "Best Bassist." His innovative compositions and improvisational style have also earned three awards
as "Jazz Artist of the Year" by Creative Loafing Magazine. Ron is a two-time recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council Jazz Composer Fellowship Grant. From his first CD Hypermobility, Ron's composition “Not Forgettingâ€
was used in the motion picture “The Architectâ€. His composition “Hypermobility†was featured on the JazzSouth Sampler CD.
Ron has performed and recorded with many notable artists of international stature, including Nnenna Freelon, Jason Marsalis, Clark Terry, Andrew Hill, Charlie Byrd, Charlie Rouse, Bob Margolin and Mose Allison. His latest
recordings include projects with Scott Sawyer, Loonis McGlohon, Mike
Campbell and Frank Kimbrough.
In addition to maintaining an active career as a free lance bassist, Ron also performs numerous educational outreach concerts each year as part of the Charlotte Jazz Society and as bassist with Big Octave and Viva Klezmer.
Ron graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor Degree in music. He studied bass with Charlie Haden at the Atlantic Center for the Arts
in New Smyrna, Florida.
www.ronbrendle.com
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WORD
“…we're pleased to play Scott's music...it sounds great on the air and fits the channel perfectly. Keep up the great work...†–Russ Davis (Program Director, XM Radio “Beyond Jazzâ€; 11/16/07)
"THE BADDEST MOTHER F*****S I’VE HEARD IN 10 YEARS!" --Oteil Burbridge (World renowned bass player, 8/1/04)
"One of the best bands playing through the circuit!" --Eric Mullins (Owner,
The Pour House Music Hall; Raleigh, NC)
"GO THERE is definitely a breath of fresh air, demonstrating an example of where we can all go when we step outside the box and take that musical chance." --RaleighMusic.com (Jay Shirley)
"Though Sawyer can swing cerebrally, solving prickly harmonic riddles like a mathematician, he’s at his best as a blue-collar improviser, combining earthy jazz and accessible blues that make the listener wanna holler. My fave Sawyer-led combo is GO THERE…." --The Independent Weekly (Joe Vanderford)
"The absolute real deal!" -Rob Watson (Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter)
"GO THERE is about as nasty as it gets! These guys will twist and turn a tune that will bring you to your knees, begging for mercy and hoping for more. And, despite the absence of vocals, a GO THERE show will never leave you wishing for a song to be sung, as the melodies and grooves captivate the audience from
beginning to end." --RaleighMusic.com (Mike Rosado)
Video Clips
Taxman (8 minutes) - 16 Sept. 2007 - Blind Tiger, Greensboro NC.
Scott Sawyer on guitar, Kenny Soule on drums, Ron Brendle on bass, and Bill Stevens on organ.
Royal & Canal (6 minutes) - 16 Sept. 2007 - Blind Tiger, Greensboro NC.
Scott Sawyer on guitar, Kenny Soule on drums, Ron Brendle on bass, and Bill Stevens on organ.
Instant Karma (2 minutes) - 16 Sept. 2007 - Blind Tiger, Greensboro NC.
Scott Sawyer on guitar, Kenny Soule on drums, Ron Brendle on bass, and Bill Stevens on organ.
Dark Lady (2 minutes) - 16 Sept. 2007 - Blind Tiger, Greensboro NC.
Scott Sawyer on guitar, Kenny Soule on drums, Ron Brendle on bass, and Bill Stevens on organ.
Willie Dixon (2 minutes) - 16 Sept. 2007 - Blind Tiger, Greensboro NC.
Scott Sawyer on guitar, Kenny Soule on drums, Ron Brendle on bass, and Bill Stevens on organ; and special guest WEZO on harmonica.
Chaser (5 minutes) - 15 Sept. 2007 - Blue Bayou, Hillsborough, NC.
Scott Sawyer on guitar, Kenny Soule on drums, Ron Brendle on bass.
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Influences: life.
Sounds Like: music.
Record Label: Doll
Type of Label: None
