mars mushrooms
The European Ambassadors of Jamrock
"Who would’ve thought that a decidedly American sub-genre of rock ’n’ roll called ’jamband’ could be effectively exported to Europe? Also, who would’ve thought that a group of kids from Germany would master the genre to such a degree of specificity? (...)" (Jambase.com, 04/03)
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Since 1998, the intergalactic alliteration "mars mushrooms" has been a synonym for pure music, constantly redefining itself. The band consists of five young gentlemen from Germany who have found their very own sound by combining improvisation and mind-bending compositions. The musical roots of the band lie deep within the American jamband scene (think Phish, moe, Widespread Panic), while their European upbringing can also be heard in every note. The band has been touring all over Germany for the last 9 years now, supported by a dedicated organisation of fans.
A few examples indicating the band’s interest in bringing the international scenes together:
- 2002 A tour of Germany with Los Angeles based "Kiss the Frog "
- 2003/2004 opening act for "Stockholm Syndrome" (Jerry Joseph, Dave Schools, Wally Ingram, Eric McFadden, Danny Dziuk)
- 2006 gigs with the Swiss jamband "Strange Shape"
This young German band has helped to establish a style of music in Europe that was basically unknown for the last 30 years, while enjoying enormous popularity in the USA - jamband music. Only recently, the German Deadhead scene (http://www.germanheads.de) discovered their love for mars mushrooms. In 2004 the band was invited to play the famous "Dancing Bear festival" festival in Eisenach, followed by "Playing in the Band" in Plauen in 2005.
2005 is still referred to as the year of the Mushroom. The band went on its first extended tour, supporting its brand new album "Transparent Eyeball", which has found its first fans in Japan and the USA. Therefor the mars mushrooms are organizing a Japan-tour, going there from December 2007 to January 2008.
Watch out world, here they come!
And here is the latest video of the band... mars mushrooms live at the mataharipalooza 2007
mars mushrooms at the mataharipalooza
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