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ENTRAIN
Epic in sound and kaleidoscopic in vision, the
eclectic Martha's Vineyard-based six piece Entrain has been
thrilling critics and fans alike since it's inception.
Formed by drummer Tom Major in 1993, Entrain is also conga/djembe/trombonist
Sam Holmstock. Joining them is bassist Lenny Bradford,
lead vocalist/guitarist/keyboards Jeff Clark , saxaphonist Phillip
Young and guitarist Johnny Trama. Veterans all, their collective
resume includes stints with such diverse players as Bo Diddley,
Carly Simon, Chuck Berry, Southside Johnny, Sam Kinninger, John
Browns Body, Flor De Cana, and Blood Sweet and Tears.
Entrain has recorded seven albums, available on Dolphin Safe
Records, all of which have been praised for their ability to shift
effortlessly between musical styles - from rock, blues, calypso and
ska, to zydeco, jazz and funk - often within the same song."The
whole Entrain concept is based around the drums and infectious
rhythms. Once we've got that.... anything goes, everything goes,"
explains Major. As Sam Holmstock says, "The most important thing
that we try to do with our music is bring everybody together in the
spitit of peace, love, fun and a ton of drums!" Entrain's lastest
record "Entrain 7-Just a Matter of Time!" has enjoyed heavy rotation
in such trendsetter markets as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New
England, Upstate New York, Aspen, Santa Fe, Houston, Cincinnati, and
Nashville, among others and climbing important industry trade charts
like those in CMJ, Album Network, FMQB, and The Gavin Report.
Entrain's visibility has increased recently, as their song "Dancin'
in The Light" has been featured in a national TV and radio
commercial for The Sylvania Light Company. Also several tracks from
their fourth CD "All One" are featured in the Artisan film"Cutaway",
an action-thriller starring Stephen Baldwin, Tom Berrenger and
Dennis Rodman. "Cutaway" premiered in May 2001 to strong reviews at
the Cannes Film Festival. Producer Richard Glasser personally chose
to feature "All One's" Shimmering title track prominently in the
film. In addition the anthemic "Arm Yourself" and the ska tinged
"Jolly Green Giant" (also taken from "All One") are included in the
film.
Since it's inception, Entrain has jammed with the likes of
singer/songwriter James Taylor, Grateful Dead Alum Bob Weir and rock
legend Bo Diddley, Not to mention amateur saxophonist and
professional leader of the Free World Bill Clinton. Entrain
continues to perform as a hugely popular live act throughout the
North East and Mid-Atlantic, and in 1995 the band garnered a Boston
Music Award for Best Live Show. Before their appearance on the
"Cutaway" soundtrack Entrain's music was used as the theme song for
MTV's Real World Hawaii, While their t-shirts, bumper stickers and
posters have been featured on the popular WB series "Buffy The
Vampire Slayer." Entrain has also starred in and performed a
memorable TV commercial for one of the nations leading furniture
retailers, which aired during the 1999 Super Bowl.
But Entrain's goal is not just to be the biggest and the best, says
Major, "We wanna create music that makes people feel good. When we
look out from the stage, all we see is smiling faces and bodies
moving. You can't beat that feeling. At the same time if we can help
to make peace and love cool again... great! There's enough
negativity in the world, let's spread a little joy around and whatch
how infectious it can be."
STARTS
Sept 27th; 18 years or older - $15 in advanced/$18 at the
door
Doors open at 8PM, show at 8:30PM |
