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We finally decided to start uploading full legenth live songs to Archive.org So if you want to see a list of shows to download or stream. . . go to the link below "Something Different" Multimedia Downloads
or just search for Something Different Music on archive.org and start checkin it out.For more music from the band and other projects check out D.M.T. Need something for your different style?, check out The Something Different Merchandise page
But until then. . . check out our bio
“Something Different” mixes improvisational grooves, funk, rock, jazz, world beat and psychedelic jams to create their "far-out" California sound.
The band was founded in 1997 by twin brothers, Ryan (guitar) and Erin Cassidy (drums) along with bass player Kevin Kotaka and Mark on percussion. During the first two years as a band, the guys attended Humboldt State University while performing at local bars, clubs and festivals.
Taking a wild journey and exploring new ground. . . every show. . . is the bands main objective. Each member of “Something Different” has a wide range of musical influences in their background. On any given night the band will perform styles such as psychedellic funk, rock, and and splash from disco to reggae and electronic grooves.
“Something Different” has reached large audiences throughout California and even around the world online. Check them out on their web site at: www.myspace.com/somethingdifferent.
The band jumped into online mp3 sharing and cd sales early on before the file sharing craze hit the world in 1997, and achieved over a quarter of a million downloads as well as CD sales in 9 different countries -- thanks to mp3.com. Their CDs include, 3 studio recorded sessions, Slackadelic recorded in 1998, More Slack recorded in 2001 and "Ready Soon" recorded in 2005. They also have 3 live recordings available. . . Live at Pamplin Grove, Slackadellic trio sessions and Live Slack.
Of course there are always special guests who sit in with “Something Different” on special occasions. such as Martin Fierro (Grateful Dead, JGB, Zero), Simon Allen & Rob Lavers (New Mastersounds), Josh Clark (Tea Leaf Green), Jordan Fienstien, Karumba Diabate and many more. The band has appeared on the bill with bands such as, New Mastersounds, Tea Leaf Green, the Breakfast, Great American Taxi, Dave Nelson Band, Green Lemon, The Toyes, The B-Side Players, The Ideals, Keyser Soze and many others.
Something Different has rocked the house at many different locations throughout California and Nevada such as. . .
Earthdance 2003, 2004, 2005, (Wavy Gravys Black Oak Ranch)
12 Galaxies, SF
The Mateel Community Center, Redway
Red Devil Lounge
Jerry Garcia Ampitheatre, SF
The Connecticut Yankee, SF
Tounge and Groove, SF
the Justice League (now the Independent), SF
The Divided Sky, Tahoe
Whisky Dicks, Tahoe
Zenbu Lounge, Squaw Valley
The Tradewinds in Cotati,
The Hemp Fest West in Humboldt County
North Country Fair, Arcata
The Goldmine Winery in Columbia
The Walldorf Saloon in Nevada
KMUD Studios Redway
and many more. . .
Come see what the buzz is all about live and experience a completely different style of band.
THE PLAYERS:
Erin Cassidy - drums and percussion,
Ryan Cassidy - lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals, and other fun effects.
Kevin Kotaka - bass guitar and vocals.
Mark P (dub marcus) - congas, bongos, djembe
Andy Butts - guitar, slide guitar
Also seen with very special guests, Martin Fierro( Zero, Legon of Mary, Grateful Dead), Greg Minor, Rob Lavers(New Mastersounds) and Chris Noonan (Moogot2) on Saxophone., Simon Allen (New Mastersounds), drums. Rickshaw on Turntables and MPC. , Alex Zelnic on Bass. Todd Bugbee, Guitar and Bass. Dan VanBebber Terrapin Tony, Hawk, Steve Watts and Russman - 2nd guitar. Marcus Messina, Dub E., Hoops, Airborne , Matt Allard, Brian Swislow, and Uncle B. on Keys. Karumba Diabate on Djembe, Cristifari and Roberto Kawas on Percussion. Chris Lods, Tie Dye Fred, Tye Dye Steve, Dave Album, vocals and guitar. Taft, David Giddeon, Manifiest on vocals. Jason Beaudry on harmonica and vocals. Jamie Takikawa on trumpet, Chris Moreno on Native American Flute There are always many more funky people popping up in the Something Different collective keeping the jams spicy hot!!!.
for booking contact Erin Cassidy at 209 670-6730
or Ryan Cassidy at 209-981-7285
[email protected]
Check out some great live music photos from Susan J Weiand, She took a bunch of us. http://www.susanjweiand.com