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OMM

Organic Music Machine...

About Me

OMM

Northern California’s Funk n’ Roll Drum and Bass Experience!
OMM
first sprouted out of Chico, CA in the summer of 2005. Consisting of a dynamic drummer and a multi-effects savvy bass player, the duo has been described as "funky, fun, innovative and different." OMM has accomplished much for a band so young. From playing all night gigs headlining dance parties, to sharing the stage with some of Chicos best-loved bands, OMM always puts forth the funky foot, exceeding the expectations of those seeking to be entertained and impressed. Their debut album, Foundation E.P., was released in January 2006.
OMM’s blend of Funk, rock and psychedelia make them a welcome addition to Chicos music scene.
~Alina Neacy (KZFR Chico)
"Better catch these guys before they get big!"
~Burt Levy (CFR)
Jessica Eileen Allen is the rhythm section for OMM. She has been playing the drums for 9 years. She studied at the Bloom School of Jazz in Chicago with Grammy award winning drummer Paul Wertico . Jessica has performed with bands on both the East and West coasts and is excited about the potential of OMM to play its part in the Ongoing Musical Migration.
The Reverend Jason Tate for over a decade has been laying the foundation for seminal acts in Chico’s original music scene. As a founding member of Potluck, the Rev helped usher the acid jazz movement that defined the Chico sound at the end of the 1990s. For the new century the Reverend co-founded Magic Theater, a band critically acclaimed as the "Reincarnation of Rock." The Reverend took a sabbatical from performing after MT released their landmark album "Smoke and Mirrors" at the end of 2002, and has re-emerged with OMM in June of 2005.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/20/2005
Band Website: ommband.com
Band Members: Jessica Allen plays Drums and sings* The Reverend Jason Tate plays Bass and sings*
Influences: Just don’t expect us to sound like: (Rev. Jason): MMW, Karl Denson, The Bad Plus, Jessica Lurie, Stanton Moore, Mingus, Mos Def, Manu Chao, Martin Sexton, Ani. (Jessie): Aretha Franklin, Galactic, Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples, Jack Johnson, Sly and the Family Stone, Zappa, Curtis Mayfield, Zeppelin, Meters, Dr. John, all the other bad-asses....
Sounds Like: OHIO MEETS MANHATTEN * ORGANIC MUSIC MACHINE * OPERATION MIND MELT * ONE MUSICAL MOMENT * ORIGINAL MISCHIEF MAKERS * ORIGAMI MAKES MINIATURES * ONE MIND MEDITATION * ONIONS MAYO MUSTARD * ONTOLOGICAL MEDITATION MEMBERSHIP * ONE MONKEY MATTERS * OCEAN MEETS MOUNTAINS * ONE MORE MUSICIAN * OCTET MIUNUS MEMBERS * ONE MINUTE MIRACLE * ORGASMS MAKE MELATONIN * ONE MAKES MORE * OFFICIAL MASTER MUSICIANS * ORENGATAINS MADE ME * ORIGINAL MUSIC MANIFESTS * OVERTLY MAD MUSICIANS * OSCILLATING MUSICAL MAYHAM * OPEN MINDED MILIEU * OH MY MIND!* ORIGINAL MASTERS OF MENACE * OLIGARCHIC MAN-MADE MIRAGE * ONE MORE MAMOSA * ORIGINAL MEMORY MAKERS * OH ME-OH MY * ONLY MUSIC MATTERS * ONGOING MUSICAL MIGRATION * OVERTAKE MASS MEDIA! *
Record Label: O The Fool Studios
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New OMM Video, "Hey Hey, My My" -Live Neil Young

Check out a live song. OMM covering Neil Young on LaSalle's back patio.Hey Hey, My My
Posted by OMM on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 06:41:00 PST

OMM interviewed by Raven

Raven interviewed our band: Check out her OMM interview!
Posted by OMM on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:39:00 PST

Original Manifestations of the Mind

"Reality is what happens while you're busy thinking." -Jessica Allen"Everyday is the day that you should do something great." -Bill BeBlonk  We gladly accept submissions of OMMisms. Just shoot us a me...
Posted by OMM on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:44:00 PST

Chico People read: "Disorderly Events" ordinance Tues. 7/17 @ 6:30 pm in City Hall

****I would like to add that 1) who is going to decide if your band is punk/hardcore/metal or if people are actually "moshing"?2) new events ordinances to discourage dancing are bad3) if you love Chic...
Posted by OMM on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 02:17:00 PST

OMM update 04/07

We are very excited to be playing our upcoming shows this summer. They should be a whole mess of fun. The new CD, which will soon OVERTAKE MASS MEDIA is still in the works. Thanks to our family and fr...
Posted by OMM on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:22:00 PST

OMM on the road Oct 5-7, 2006...

Here we go! OMM is heading out for the weekend!First we check into the beautiful Santa Cruz Coast:Thurs 10/05/2006 @ The Windjammer 1 Rancho Del Mar, APTOS 831-685-1587 www.thewindjammerlounge.com 8...
Posted by OMM on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:12:00 PST

Thurs. June 22nd 8pm. Catch Jessica Allen solo acoustic performing on 90.1 KZFR.

Tune into 90.1 KZFR Chico on Thursday, June 22 at 8 pm. Jessica will be playing live acoustic music and talking (about stuff) on Face The Music (Thursdays 7:30-10pm). Support your local community rad...
Posted by OMM on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:57:00 PST

Thanks to our friend Mike Reynolds for sitting in on electric mandolin..

Many thanks to the very talented Micheal Reynolds for sitting in with OMM at the KZFR volunteer party on Friday. Be sure to catch Mike performing with OMM in the future.
Posted by OMM on Mon, 05 Jun 2006 02:20:00 PST

Stay tuned as OMM prepares to put forth the funky foot...

To Live and Love is the only way to Live...Keep it up. New shows to be announced soon.
Posted by OMM on Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:42:00 PST

CD RELEASE PARTY FRI FEB 10 STORMY'S w BOY TIGER!

Please mark your calendars! Join OMM as we celebrate the release of our new CD "Foundation E.P." at Stormy's Off Broadway Friday Febuary 10, 2006 with very special guest Boy Tiger! Show...
Posted by OMM on Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:54:00 PST