What do you get when you combine 70s Funk, 80s Metal, 90s Jazz, and add a liberal dash of New Orleans brass band music? Generic Hustle!!!
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Member Since: 07/01/2007
Band Website: http://www.generichustle.com
Band Members: Brad Haywood, trumpet & flute;
Brian Thacker, trombone;
Brooks Kaplan, guitar & vocals;
Kolton Wade, bass & sousaphone;
Brett Beardsley, drums & vocals.
Influences: Jazz, Funk, Rock, Ska, Metal, Brass Band
Sounds Like: By definition, a band cannot be classified as "generic" if it features a sousaphone in its instrumentation. By calling itself Generic Hustle, this fantastic 5-piece outfit thumbs its nose at all preconceptions, be they musical, verbal, or otherwise. Truly a breath of fresh air in a world full of groups that actually deserve the "generic" label, these guys are the real deal: organic, inspired and talented. - CHRIS LATHROP, PLAYBOY.COM.....................Ok I have put this CD in my iPod and I am loving it! Artebella is fantastic... LOVE The Ska meets Brass Band meets Jazz... there are a few on here I will be playing and adding to rotation. This is why I love this job! - MICHELLE SAMMARTINO, XM RADIO "BEYOND JAZZ" Channel 72.......................................The Generic Hustle debut (eponymous) offers up some sublime funk, some off-kilter riffing, and a whole lotta good bass/tuba. What can we say? We're a sucker for the kind of Crimsonesque driving arcanity offered up in the slithery "Billy Goat", the cool ska of "Skank Chase". There's lots of excellent musicianship all over the place, but the funky vibe should get that critical mass forming nicely. – GILBERTNEAL.COM
Record Label: Generic