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Primitive Mind

Americana, Reggae, Country, Rock, Blues etc.

About Me

More music available at www.virb.com/primitivemind ........... Influenced by Americana, Rock, Blues Country, Celtic and Reggae this group is hard to "pin down. Kent Lopez originally formed Primitive Mind back in 1990. First as a studio entity participating in "compilation" CDs which were marketed to College Radio and eventually as a live performance group. Although the line-up has changed over the years the music has stayed true to the original intent ... To Create and perform Original songs taking influences from American and other world music and create a unique sound. The band has gone over big mainly in "Eclectic" venues and Festivals where the concert goers seek out a variety of musical styles. Based in the state of Maryland, PM brings influences from their collective travels to Austin, Nashville, California and the west coast, Hawaii, Jamaica and the west Indies, the British Isles and Europe. The distinct musical styles from these opposite ends of the world are weaved into an Original brand of music that serves as the backbone of PM's music.In addition to performing at various National Venues, Festivals, Colleges and Concert series, PM has opened for such National Acts as Blues Legend "BB King", Country/Bluegrass sensation "Allison Krauss & Union Station", also "Doc Watson", "Junior Brown", "Lunasa" and the alternative rock band "Phantom Planet". Nashville, TN's renowned Bluebird Cafe features PM in their "Songwriter Spotlight"***Player's Bios***~KENT LOPEZ - Vocals/Guitar - Lopez grew up with a mixture of Cuban and Deep Southern culture. When not performing with PM, Singer and Guitarist Lopez is actively pursuing his passion for songwriting with solo appearances. Lopez claims a catalog of songs spanning over too many years and is a BMI associate.~THERESA MCKENZIESULLIVAN - MalletKAT Pro ( midi vibes) also Drums/Percussion/Vocals - Transplanted to Annapolis from Washington State, Theresa holds a Bachelors degree in music. When not playing performing with PM, Theresa also coaches gymnastics and is a College percussion professor. www.myspace.com/theresamusic~DAVID MINER - Reso Guitars - Dave grew up listening to classic country artists. A common thread in all those country records was the steel guitar, and that sparked his interest. Although it would be another twenty years before he got his first steel guitar, his love for that sound never diminished. After a 12-year layoff, he dusted off his dobro and started playing music on the instrument that soothes his soul. Although back on the local music scene for only a couple of years, he is quickly gaining recognition as a top notch and tasteful resophonic and electric steel guitarist. Aside from his work with Primitive Mind, Dave has recorded a CD and performs with many area bluegrass and eclectic bands. Dave also recorded on Dave Evans' latest CD. He presently tours with Gary Ferguson... Visit Dave at his MySpace site. www.myspace.com/slidedreams~JUSTIN GILMAN - Bass - You can get the entire scoop on Justin by visiting www.myspace.com/justingilman Justin is also front man and bassist for the Balt based group WE READ MINDS http://www.virb.com/wereadminds~JEFF GILMAN - Drums - Jeff been drumming since he was 1 year old. visit him at http://www.myspace.com/nanodrum***Press & Quotes***...featuring beautifully written songs and a blend of many styles so seamlessly fused together, it became a style all its own.. Shalagh Jackson, The Penn....Whispered displays the bands ability to creatively merge acoustic styles of Americana, Rock, Reggae, and Celtic, proving that Primitive Mind is a highly evolved band. Kristi Singer, Singer magazine...They've brought together that winning combination of talent and chemistry to deliver a record that not only satisfies musically but is also very real emotionally Micheal Macey, Chesapeake Music Guide...You blessed me wit dat song mon Digo and Robbie, Bredran Rasta St. Lucia, West Indies.RecordingsYear 2000 self titledYear 2004 Whispered in the WindALSO check out http://www.myspace.com/newprimitive

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Member Since: 6/9/2005
Band Website: primitivemind.com
Band Members: ***Kent Lopez - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Harmonica ***Justin Gilman - Bass ***Jeff Gilman - Drums ***Theresa McKenzieSullivan - Vocals, Drums and Percussion, MalletKAT Pro TMC has returned to the west coast and we love her and wish her well! ***David Miner - Reso-phonic guitars ***Savannah Strong - Vocals, Guitar ( On Hold On )
Influences: All music - but especially Reggae, Rock-a-billy, Honky Tonk, Country, roots, dance hall, Americana, Acoustic, Irish...like I said all.
Sounds Like: TRENCHTOWN READING CENTRE BOOK BENEFIT 8-11-07 held at www.the-music-cafe.com in Damascus, MD


PRIMITIVE MIND STUDIO Get Your Own! | View SlideshowPM TRENCHTOWN READING CENTRE BOOK BENEFIT NOV 2006PM at THE MUSIC CAFE 12/9/06PM, SSUUNA, Lopez y Lopez 4/28/07 the-music-cafe.com2008 PM line-up
Record Label: http://www.itsaboutmusic.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

We will miss our dear friend Dave

We lost our dearest friend this week. Dave Miner was an accomplished musician, Awesome father and great friend. He added his own style to our music and made it his own. Its gonna b...
Posted by Primitive Mind on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:17:00 PST

Superstitous DUB

Hi Y'all, DUB version pre-release of "Superstitous" available now on www.myspace.com/primitivemind  ....This DUB version was recorded for the www.rpmchallenge.com and will be available on the upc...
Posted by Primitive Mind on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:14:00 PST

Primitive Mind Holiday Show, Dec 9th at The-Music-Cafe in Damascus MD

Primitive Mind to perform Holiday show at The-Music-CafĂ© in Damascus, MD. Victoria Vox opens. Americana meets Reggae in Damascus, MD. Saturday, 8:00pm Dec 9th  2006 "Americana meets Reggae" ba...
Posted by Primitive Mind on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 07:57:00 PST

Thanks to all for making the TRC book benefit a success

Thanks to all for making the TRC book benefit a success Big Ups! and Thanks to all the TRC supporters who came out and contributed books, postage and love at our annual book benefit. With your he...
Posted by Primitive Mind on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:10:00 PST

2006 National Cherry Blossom Festival - Press Release

Washington, DC , MD -  April 7, 2006  Americana meets Reggae band, Primitive Mind, will perform at this years National Cherry Blossom festival in Washington, DC on Friday, April 7th ,12 Noon...
Posted by Primitive Mind on Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:11:00 PST