To the members of musical group 10.01, "The
Garage" is a space where expression, experimenta-
tion and epiphanies flow; to an outsider, "The
Garage" may simply look like its original function: a twocar
garage in Carson, Calif., that stores more household
discards than an actual vehicle. There's nothing fancy
about "The Garage" - no expensive equipment, no
minifridge, no art on the walls, not even a TV with reception.
But the lack of creature comforts doesn't matter to
10.01, a group of southern California natives who've managed
to look past the gloss and glamour of Los Angeles
and have committed themselves to creating cutting-edge
music that brims with substance, not superficiality; soul,
not shine; originality, not imitation; love, not hate.
For Tony, Danilo and Chris, the members of 10.01,
what matters at "The Garage" - and in life - is to stay true
to oneself and to be real in heart and mind. And this dedication
shows not just in how they find solace in a dim
garage decorated by strings of lit Christmas lights, but in
their music: a soulful, organic fusion of diverse musical
sounds pulled from all genres, including rhythm & blues,
jazz, hip hop, gospel, rap and electronica.
Yet at the same time, 10.01 transcends all these categories,
drawing upon each member's extensive musical
experience to create a blend, a sound, that is, simply,
10.01. Whether it's meshing rap with a gospel-influenced
harmony or adding traditional guitar to techno, 10.01
thrives on "imperfect perfection." To date, 10.01 has written
over 100 songs, and has recorded 30 full-length,
original tracks from various producers from around the country.
T "We don't want to follow what's already been done
before," says Tony, who sings 1st tenor and baritone. "We
all know what's out there, what's popular and what will
draw the big bucks … but that's not what 10.01 is striving
for. 10.01 is more than just a music group, it's a philosophy,
a way of life. Our goal is to use music as a medium
to encourage people to push the envelope, to re-evaluate
what they stand for and what their priorities are."
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