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Ultraviolet Hippopotamus

About Me

Somewhere way down on the Muskegon River in the heart of Big Rapids country (below the ring finger on the "heartline" of your Michigan hand) lives a rare creature known as the Ultraviolet Hippopotomus. Besides wallowing in the muck to stay cool (don't we all from time to time) this radiating river cow has been known to make unusual sounds that can only be appreciated by dedicated music freaks - particularly those near Ferris State University. Some say it sounds like rock. Some say it's more like jazz. Still others report electronica, reggae and even bluegrass emanating from the massive orifice of this unpredictable menace. The only way to know for sure is to check them out at a venue near you. - Mitch Murphy - Focus Productions

I've been thinking about that strange name. After hearing them, I realize ultraviolet isn't a color... it's a wavelength. As for the hippopotamus... enjoy the ride." -Bill Beckwith 100.9 FM Big Rapids, Michigan.
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CLICK THIS LINK AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO DOWNLOAD YOUR VERY OWN U.V.HIPPO RING-TONEDusty's TrumpetFor Booking Contact: Brian Samuels at - [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/4/2005
Band Website: www.uvhippomusic.com
Band Members: Brian Samuels - bass, guitar, mandolin, vocals
Sam Guidry - guitar, bass, vocals
Russel James - guitar, vocals
Dave Sanders - keyboards, vocals
Casey Jones - percussion
Joe Phillion - drums

Influences: Frank Zappa, Yes, Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Matmos, Herbie Hancock, Dethklok, The String Cheese Incident, Jamiroquai, The T-Lo Effect, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Garganta, John Schofield, Tool, The Meters, Lotus, Paul Simon, Phish, The Band, Primus, Disco Biscuits, Descendants, Scissor Sisters, Allman Brothers, Metallica, Bob Marley, Genesis, Keller Williams, Gorillaz, King Crimson, Umphrey's McGee, Leftover Salmon, Warren G, Squarepusher, MMW, The Police, Smashing Pumpkins, Hank Williams, Zilla, Snoop Dog, Odin, Dream Theater, Fatboy Slim, The Big Wu, Jon Williams, STS9, Seth Bernard, Opeth, P-Funk, Jane's Addiction, Aphex Twin, Charlie Parker, Velvet Underground, Miles Davis, Sublime, The Beatles, Mutaytor, Rage Against the Machine, Neil Young, Beck, Weather Report, Misfits, Sigur Ros, Mr. Bungle, Bob Dylan, BOC, Diggable Planets, Doobie Brothers, Spinal Tap, The Talking Heads, P.E.M.G., Peter Tosh, Billy Idol, Cake, Four Finger Five, MJ, Martin Sexton, Sprout, Bassnectar, Chic Korea, They Might be Giants, Led Zepplin, Dr. Dre, Bill Monroe, Depeche Mode, moe., Johnny Cash, Modest Mouse, Ani Difranco, Dead Kennedys, Stevie Wonder, Alice in Chains, Fugazi, The Flecktones, Pearl Jam, Chuck Berry, Fourtet, Ween, Buckethead, Pat Metheney, Boards of Canada, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Django Rheinhart, Greensky Bluegrass, Nine Inch Nails, The Commadors, John Prine, Sasha, Ween, Vivaldi, Stanley Brothers, Burning Spear, Sly and The Family Stone, Prince, Van Morrison, YMSB, Guns N' Roses, Elvis, ELP, Kris Kros, The crazy kids of the Midwest, The one and only Denny Richards, and many more.
Sounds Like: Hot Rocking for galactic freedom!
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

jambands.com new groove of the month voting

Listen Up Ya'll!Make sure to drop by jambands.com and vote for Ultraviolet Hippopotamus for new groove of the month! We're 10th place right now, so we need your help. There's no limit to how many ti...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:28:00 GMT

jambands.com new groove of the month voting

hey everyone!make sure to drop by jambands.com and vote for us for new groove of the month.  There's no limit to how many times you vote so vote early and often!http://jambands.com/Jambands250/
Posted by on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:03:00 GMT

PURCHASE $10 EKOOSTIK HOOKAH / UV HIPPO TICKETS

Friday February 20th The Small Planet in East Lansing, MI Ekoostik Hookah with Ultraviolet Hippopotamus $10 Advance Tickets through UV Hippo ($13 Day of show)If interested please contact: Brian at uvh...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:15:00 GMT

New Live at Strip Mines Recording

Hey there everyone, We just released a new live album called 'Live at the Strip Mines' and it is our best live recording yet! We have printed copies of the album available to purchase from us at a...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:55:00 GMT

WYCE's 2009 Jammies Listener's Choice (link to vote here!)

Hey there all. WYCE has nominated Ultraviolet Hippopotamus for a Listener's Choice Best Local Album of 2008! If you guys enjoyed 'Songs for the Reaper' this past year, please take a moment to click ...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:13:00 GMT

Bells show on archive. Another Pink Floyd album behind us.

Last Saturday at Bells Brewery, for our second set, we played Pink Floyds' Animals in its entirety.  The show is now up on Archive.org and is available to download or stream for fr...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:06:00 GMT

Street Teamers always needed and appreciated

Hey there everybody in the electronic realm.  Just a little note to let you all know that Ultraviolet Hippopotamus is always looking for some wonderful folks that would be interested in helping s...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:50:00 GMT

BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey all, A few weeks ago we played @ Czar's in St. Joseph Michigan, and it turned out to be THE BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!!!!! And lucky for you we've got a great recording of it. So if you think you ca...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:56:00 GMT

New Speedway Boogie Tickets Available

Tickets are currently available for the New Speedway Boogie Festival at the I-96 Speedway.  Check out the festival site for info and to purchase tickets.http://clearskytech.org/newspeedwayboogie/...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMT