Yet not to be forgotten, in the shadow of their character and stage presence, is the SOUND of Eclectic Approach. Out of the crucible & cold sweat of experience, collaboration, and good ol’ fashion wood sheddin’, comes this Molotov cocktail; a blast of freestyle precision, thought provoking lyricism, dual guitar solos & pitch perfect harmony. In coming is the sound that has yet to be stuffed into just another safe and appropriate box. Inside them rages good intention, providing passion with out paradox, as they pull you front stage center and greet you eye to eye. See them live. Get so close to that solid gold soul, meets stone cold groove that it blows your hair back.
When you arrive at an Eclectic event, the first person you’ll probably notice is guitarist Ryan Jander, the bullwhip of kinetic energy, comparable to James Brown doing his best impression of Flea. Along with Ryan, the co- front men are absolutely athletic in preparation and it pays. As if they have the answer to cold fusion, they rise when other bands fade. Jowed Hadeed, the Poet Laureate, displays and physically conveys a mind bending redefinition of the English language, with all the dervish acrobatic of a SUFI POET (that runs through his veins). Partner in crime, vocalist Mark Putnam pulls from the richest wells. Putnam milks his deep southern grasp for melody, bringing a singer-songwriter sensibility he serves up his with molasses, bringin’ it on home with the cold sweat dramatics of a young Otis Redding (frontin' the Pine Tops).
. . .And then the beat drops; from the gut to the bucket groove like P-Funk jumpin' in The JB's shoes, is a rap group reborn a very soon to be great band, following the plan; payin' the serious dues it requires to produce & promote their break through recording, Be Yourself.
But let us not forget the engine, and the freshest addition to an already formidable assault. Without thunder there is no lightning. Without the rhythm section Eclectic Approach spent years searching for, they would nothing worth their weight. Brian Paxton (drums) and Chris Wadsworth lay down the damn fine foundation for every improvisation, and take the power of their heavier influences in stride as they wait to unleash a metallic streak that belies their allegiance to The Pocket. With the addition of young lion, guitar virtuoso, Justin MacDonald. . .it’s just not really fair is it?
Don’t just buy their record because all your friends did. See Eclectic Approach when they hit a town near you, and buy the record again for your little brother (or sister). He’ll thank you again when he starts the band.
-Davin Michael Stedman
Eclectic Approach has rocked major festivals including WARPED TOUR, shared the stage with National Acts such as Everclear, The Classic Crime, Andre Nickatina, Cartel & Blake Lewis (AKA B-Shorty), Sweatshop Union and continues to headline shows with up and coming regional staples The Staxx Brothers. The band’s latest LP, "Be Yourself" is out and available for purchase here on myspace, or at any live show.
For Booking contact Ryan Jander: 509-308-4833 / [email protected]
For more information on upcoming appearances & to hear select tracks from "Be Yourself" stay tuned in to http://www.myspace.com/eclecticapproach.
"Be Yourself"
"Beauty" live at The Nectar Lounge in Seattle 11/23/07
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