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Dr. Yes!

About Me

Dr. Yes! first made his mark with the release of “X-Periments”, a sonic journey that has been likened to efforts from acts such as Air, Beck, The Flaming Lips and The Beta Band. The multi-instrumentalist has become a favorite on the Chico music scene with live performances that feature guest musicians and his band, The Soulgazers. In addition to the groovy vibes the doctor lays down with electric piano, synth and vocals, The Soulgazers showcase epic rock guitar from Sir Sanchor (Red Giant) and soul-shaking drums from El Mobad (Floss Anonymous, The Amblers). Armed with an arsenal of effects pedals, loopers, and vocal processors, Dr. Yes! and associates create music that has been described as an “engaging, funky, ethereal sound” and “hypnotizing and fun to watch” . The Soulgazers have recently released their debut CD "Live!..From Your Head". Engineered by Scott Barwick (Candy Apple, Joybook) at Origami Lounge, the album contrasts previous solo recordings with more of a raw and rawkin’ edge. Fans of the OTHER side of Dr. Yes! can expect another solo release later in the year with long-time collaborator The Treble Switch, complete with electro beats, sexy synths, and hi-fi wizardry!

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Member Since: 02/04/2007
Band Website: email: [email protected]
Band Members:
Influences: The Beta Band, Flaming Lips, Beck, Air, Prince, Funkadelic, Otis Redding, Gorillaz, Herbie Hancock, De La Soul, Pink Floyd, Cornelius, Stevie Wonder, Sly and The Family Stone, Curtis Mayfield, The Bees, David Bowie, Daft Punk, Velvet Underground, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Stereolab, Aphex Twin, Radiohead, Gnarls Barkley, Blur, Spiritualized, Ween, Neil Young, Os Mutantes, Barry White, The Bee Gees, Super Furry Animals, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Justice, Buck Rogers Disco Music .......
Sounds Like: soulfunkjazzhiphopelectronewwavediscotechspacegospel "Whensday" by Dr. Yes! & The Soulgazers "Aclone" Live@Cafe Coda--2007.08.17 -------------------feat. Austimus Prime "Joy"Live@Cafe Coda--2007.08.17 --------------------feat. Austimus Prime
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Dr. Yes! nominated for CAMMIE

Dr. Yes! has been nominated for a Chico CAMMIE (Chico Area Music) Award in the Indie/Experimental category. Woo Hoo!
Posted by on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:36:00 GMT

PRESS

...Cafe Coda's house group, The Dr. Yes! Experiment is Iestyn on keys, synth, vocoder, loop station, and a variety of other instruments. His electro-funk flavored project features a rotating cast of ...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:38:00 GMT