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Member Since: 12/07/2006
Band Website: http://www.sonicbids.com/alphatransit
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ALPHA TRANSIT:
Made In Milwaukee
The second of a two part series of releases recorded 100 percent live at the Milwaukee Ale House during the summer of 2008. This recording showcases the group doing what it does best; steering the music through the map of their compositions, fusing white knuckle improvisations with relentless grooves, and taking the entire audience with them on the mind-boggling journey.

ALPHA TRANSIT:
Transit Comes Alive!
The first of a two part series of releases recorded 100 percent live at the Milwaukee Ale House during the summer of 2008. This recording showcases the group doing what it does best; steering the music through the map of their compositions, fusing white knuckle improvisations with relentless grooves, and taking the entire audience with them on the mind-boggling journey.

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Kirk Tatnall-guitar----------------- Adam Berzowski-keyboards-- Geoff Howard-bass--------------- Tim Rush-acoustic drums------
Influences: John Scofield, The New Deal, Medeski Martin and Wood, Herbie Hancock, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Pink Floyd, Return to Forever (Chick Corea), Mahavishnu (John McLaughlin), Jeff Beck Group, Jaco Pastorius, Allan Holdsworth, Gene Harris, Benny Green, Jimmy Smith, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Led Zeppelin
Sounds Like: Solid Gettin' Down. Funk, Jazz, House, Acid Jazz, Electronica, Acoustica, Synthetic, Organic, Acoustic Drums, Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Vintage and modern keyboards, Groove, Experimental, Rubber Chickens, Dance, Science Fiction, Horror, Exotica, Erotica, Ultra Slammin Disco Dancin', Dark Sexy Mysteriously Explosive Vibrations to Groove You.
"The opening cut on Alpha Transit's debut album begins with a wash of ascending, extendedly dark harmonies that plunge into a relentless space-funk groove. The entire album is a blast and offers a full plate to groove-minded and intent listeners alike. With styles ranging from the aforementioned funk to the Eastern European/jazz-flavored "F.A.F." to the aptly bluesy "Another Fricken Blues," the playing is tight and consistently intriguing. Milwaukee guitarist Kirk Tatnall adds his unique blend of styles to the lineup of Geoff Howard on bass, Adam Berzowski ..s and Tim Rush on drums. If you get a chance to see Alpha Transit play locally, jump on it—the show is sure to combine exceptional musicianship and a great vibe." - Jason Seed, Shepherd Express (Alpha Transit Review)
Wanna hear some funky stuff? Check out Milwaukee's Alpha Locomotive. Hard to say exactly what's going on here, but it's very cool. Jazz-meets-funk, tweaked with shades of Beck-like rants by way of Vox Humana. Can you dig it? I knew that you could… If this stuff feels good in your pocket, check out the related project Alpha Transit. It's just as funky, with a tight punch and stellar musicianship at an accessible level usually ignored by the genre. Everything is wide open here, with soaring guitar solos, funkalicious rhythms and actual melody lines that banter from player to player as they pass solo efforts to and fro. Sort of makes you want to go out and buy modern jazz records. Well, buy one cool new record at their CD release party at Milwaukee's BBC, where they celebrate their self-titled debut March 23. Lane Klozier-Maximum Ink Music Magazine
"Tatnall's ambient soundscapes unfold surprisingly well, complementing his effects-laden guitar solos instead of competing with them. At the record's best, the B.P.M.s are sped up to jungle territory, leaving Tatnall's overheated guitar racing to keep up, hastily churning out layer after layer of trippy sound." - Evan Rytlewski, Shepherd Express (Adventures in Guitronica)
"Tatnall's playing is extremely fiery; at times he can sound like rock/fusion guru Allan Holdsworth, with long, lyrical lines of improvisation. Both are capable of incredible virtuosic soloing and when they switched bass lines it was hardly noticeable." - Rick Tvedt, Rick’s Café Press (Jack Grassel, Kirk Tatnall concert review)
"I thought your track was tons of fun...your tone and attack is ferocious -- which makes the whole thing a pretty thrilling ride." - Michael Molenda, Chief Editor Guitar Player Magazine (Beastie 49, Adventures in Guitronica)
Record Label: Transit Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Transit Comes Alive Review!

http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/article-6333-alpha-transit.h tmlAlpha TransitTransit Comes Alive (Transit Music)By Jamie Lee RakeMilwaukee's Alpha Transit makes jazz fusion funk for prog space rockers....
Posted by on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:12:00 GMT

Light Show Friday 3.20.09

Friday March 2othRemember our eye trippin' psychedelic light show?Well John is coming out and he's bringin' that PHAT light rig with him.THANK YOU JOHN!Alpha TransitG Daddy's BBC (UPPER LEVEL)Friday M...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:14:00 GMT

FREE ALPHA TRANSIT DOWNLOADS!

Hey everybody,Dig what Alpha Transit is doing? We hope so, and to show our gratitude to the people who have supported us on our journey and new fans alike we are offering up some cool jams from our e...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:29:00 GMT

Transit Comes Alive! - Live Alpha Transit CD Coming In September

Coming September 2008!Transit Comes Alive!, the newest addition to the Alpha Transit catalog, is the first of a two part series of releases recorded 100 percent live at the Milwaukee Ale House during ...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:33:00 GMT

Made In Milwaukee - More Live Transit Coming in 2009!

Coming in 2009!Made In Milwaukee, the newest addition to the Alpha Transit catalog, is the second of a two part series of releases recorded 100 percent live at the Milwaukee Ale House during the summe...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:07:00 GMT

NOVEMBER 30th!

Alpha Transit / BBC Friday 11/30 @ 10pmG-Daddy's BBC2022 E. North Ave.Milwaukee, WI414-272-7263Adam Berzowski - keysGeoff Howard - bassTim Rush - drumsKirk Tatnall - guitar ...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:54:00 GMT