Akasha

Akasha at the Metro Friday, 9/19/08
Akasha is very excited about their Metro debut
and to be a part of this great lineup.
Metro website
$10
18+
Akasha goes on at 9:00 pm.
One Love
Akasha has rocked:
Double Door
Schuba's
Martyr's
Subterranean
Cubby Bear Wrigleyville
Hot House
The Note
Piece
Wise Fool's Pub
And many more!
Akasha: The first of five material elements of which the physical universe is composed (earth, air, fire, water, and akasha). the element of omnipresent spiritual power that permeates the universe. It is related to outer space, inner space, the unmanifest, and the life force.
Akasha is a fusion of deep groove reggae, blistery blues rock, and hip hop flavors with pure melodies and rich vocal harmonies. Stylistically, Akasha's base elements are never forced but always flow seamlessly from one song to the next. Akasha's diverse approach gives birth to an unmistakable variety of heavy, raw grooves reminiscent of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, and the Roots.
Akasha unifies their diversity of styles through the lush vocal work of Cosmos Ray. His performances are riveting and personal, as though he is speaking directly to you. The quartet is anchored by Doug Bistrow's thumping upright bass and Mikey August's solid drum work. Scott Moss' dynamic electric guitar combines with them to create a thick and colorful tapesty of rhythm and sound.
Phosphorescence Magazine ReviewAkasha is a reggae/rock/blues band from Chicago who released their self-titled debut album this year on All Connected Records, a new independent music label. The name Akasha is Sanskrit for "the element of omnipresent spiritual power that permeates the universe," and their music will indeed permeate your being. There is a common thread woven throughout this CD of the interconnectedness of all things.
"Sideways," a political commentary on the current state of our world, is done in rap style and features a prominent bass combined with an energetic rock sound. Human nature and the ways of society are explored in "In Defining," which includes the make-you-think tag line, "we create a revelation consciously." Akasha has a polished, harmonious sound, seamlessly blending recognizable reggae tones with bluesy and more traditional rock. They communicate their will to endure and transcend earthly troubles perfectly on the track, "Follow The Sun," a slower paced, blues gem starring an inspiring guitar. This is one that a listener can sit back and fully enjoy as it touches the heart and soothes the spirit.
***** The Best!
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