Big Unkle Fuzion Project

Description:

Screen Name:

Big Unkle Fuzion Project

Sex:

M

Age:

101

Studio Musician:

Yes

Level Of Commitment:

Very Committed

Years Playing Music:

60

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to Gig:

1 time(s) per week

Most available:

Nights

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See, T.B.U. bassist, John Henderson and drummer, "Quirky Tom" Theurer as they provide rhythm for the Hall and Oates Tribute show for local Philly bands, Monday, November 2nd at the National Mechanics Restaurante and Bar in Olde City, Philadelphia. Show time TBA
Cover charges may apply.

See The Big Unkle bring funk fusion to Philly's main line as they perform at The Rusty Nail in Ardmore, PA on Friday, November 13th.
Show time: TBA
Cover charges may apply.

COME CHECK IT OUT!!!

EMAIL: TheBigUnkle@gmail.com for more info and to join the mailing list.
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ABOUT THE BIG UNKLE
The Big Unkle is an original instrumental funk/jazz fusion project that is the soundscape for the alter ego of The Other Element (T.O.E.) bassist, in collaboration with versatile keyboardist/arranger, John Gambini.

Flanked by percussionist, Dave Namerow and drummer, Quirky Tom, The Big Unkle delivers cutting-edge rhythms and grooves that send messages that have never been heard before and will not be soon forgotten.

Influenced by virtuoso bassists such as Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten and Jaco Pastorius, The Big Unkle reinforces the fact that the bass guitar can come from the background and take the lead and take the listener on a wild ride that is driven by compelling melody, exotic harmonies, soul and unrelenting rhythm. Experience the Power and Grace of the Unkle's Bass!

The Big Unkle is a unique collection of diverse material that draws upon elements of funk, progressive jazz, world beat grooves, and rock & roll and then blends them into a cultural mix of mysterious compositions that gently disturb the peace and reinforce the power of soul.
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IN THE NEWS
The Big Unkle debut album is now available in e-stores around the world! On March 3, 2009 the recording of the debut Big Unkle EP was completed---exactly 365 days from the charting of the first note last year.

Look for the CD in iTunes, Tunecore, Aimestreet Music and LaLa music stores or Google Big Unkle to find a cyber store near you.
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FEATURED DEMOS
Click onto the player at the upper right to hear pre and post production demos.

TRACK1. The Corner Pocket---Well, apparently not such a "smooth jazz" song afterall, according to WJJZ. What do they know, anyway? And also not at all inspired by a dark night in San Diego and a very fast car.

TRACK2. The Big Unkle---Little dude used to actually call me---Uncle Big Uncle. Funny thing is...he wasn't so little---and I wasn't so big!!

TRACK3. Mirror Dance---(demo) We can't let this secret out of the bag just yet...but just keep in mind that from all accounts, she knew that everyone was watching.

TRACK4. Peanut Butter Monkey--soundtrack: "Rhesus Monkeys Say, Release-Us Monkeys." Dedicated to all monkeys condemned to the horrible fate of scientific research.

TRACK5. Booth In The Back---dedicated to "Big John" from Anderson, SC. The Big Unkle takes on the big band and swings for all those old cats who still pay the bills, dress to kill, and are strong at will! Yeah, those dudes groove like nobody's business!

TRACK6. Mirajadon---aka Mirror of John. The classic and classical battle between good and evil, soft and hard, high and low, up and down, back and forth---and bass and treble---all after equal ground and balance!

Need to hear some more? Visit www.myspace.com/BigUnkleFuzion

All songs written by the Big Unkle. All songs arranged and produced by John Gambini of Speak Easy Studios. All copyrights reserved. All songs performed by The Big Unkle and John Gambini.
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FIFTY WAYS TO SEE YOUR UNKLE!!________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MYSPACE OR YOURS??
Music, blogs, pix, comments and a whole lot more!
Come visit the Unkle and a cast of 1,000 celebrity friends at www.myspace.com/BigUnkleFuzion

VIDEOS
Scroll down to see The Unkle with Philadelphia's homegrown fusion trio, The Other Element...Live on ComCast on October '07 at the historic Grape St. Pub in Philadelphia. Clip includes band interview. To see other performances including T.O.E. at the classic Trocadero Theatre, log onto www.myspace.com/theotherelement

PHOTOS
Big Unkle's Disturbing Photo Gallery, featuring samples from "In The Bass Mint" and "Bass In Another Light"---the photography of J2M3-- JonJohn--"Man, Myth or Magic."

IMPORTANT DATES
The Big Unkle performed LIVE at Chaplin's on July 17th as the opening act for rock- fusion sensation, The Other Element. In an effort to deliver the "bass of both worlds"---The Unkle was featured on bass in both bands.

So before you checkout---check in!! Don't leave before you check in with the "Calendar" below for more details and other past, present and future sightings and writings of The Big Unkle. BH, how do you say it? "We have a sighting!!"

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PARTING WORDS
Just remember these parting words every time you visit the Unkle's site:

"All are welcomed who thirst for freedom!" <<<<<<Charlton Heston as Moses.(R.I.P)

"And so one day the power of love will be stronger than the love of power." <<<<<<Jimi Hendrix, Musician.

"If you really think you can't do it, you're being fooled. If you really think you don't care, you're being foolish."<<<<<The Master Ben

"When a cat tells you he can read a little bit---you KNOW he can't read!" <<<<<<Jaco Pastorius, Musician.

"Today...today we settle all family business."<<<<<Al Pacino in The Godfather.

"I've got a back stage pass to my next dream..."<<<<<Alana Davis, Recording Artist

"Drink deep, or taste not the plasma pool of life."<<<<<Jeff Goldblum as The Fly.

"Failure to plan is planning to fail!"<<<<<Maurice White, EWF

"Yeah, but I know the people who don't have to know the other people."<<<<<Ren E.

"This site was chosen for its seclusion and scenic beauty."<<<<<Mr. Olman, The Shining

"Only a psuedo-intellectual would actually use a term like 'psuedo-intellectual'!!<<<<<S.Rucker, '81

"I got to feelin' like a machine...and that ain't no way for a man to feel!" <<<<<Richard Roundtree as John Shaft

YOU NEVER WRITE ANYMORE!!
Hit up yo' Unkle. Send your emails to: TheBigUnkle@gmail.com
Bandmix Member? Send us a note thru the Mix mailbox.

Songs: All copyright certificates on file---U.S. Library of Congress 2008.

Influences:

Jimi Hendrix, Stanley Clarke, Kings X, The Police, Rush, Jaco, Marcus Miller, Les Claypool, Gerald Veasley, Victor Wooten, M'Shell N'dgecello, Steve Swallow, Graham Central Station, Brothers Johnson, EWF, Morcheeba, Afro Celt Sound System, Mandrill, Parliament, Alana Davis, Siouxie and the Banchees, Radio Iodine, Grace Jones, Count Basie, and The Other Element--to name a few.

And who can forget the Unkle's sideman gigs stretching back through the late 80s and 90s? Acts like: The Intrepid Beat, The John Garbo Blues Trio, King Crab Blues Band and hip-hop group, The "Two-Hand Posse" (Yeah..Buuoooyy!) On second thought...who wants to remember?

John G: NIN, Beethoven and The Monkees. But he's most heavily influenced by whatever he's working on at the moment.

Equipment List:

The Big Unkle uses: Fender, Kawai, Yamaha and Ibanez bass guitars, DR strings and prefers Gallien-Krueger amplification systems, SansAmp pre-amp units and Boss pedals...all coming to you live through Hartke speakers. Yeah..E.R.U.(Endorsements R Us)

John G. uses all kinds of keyboards, computers and kitchen sink utensils.

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