That Toga Band

Description:

Name:

That Toga Band

Screen Name:

thattogaband

Years Together:

5

Level Of Commitment:

Just for Fun

Gigs Played:

50 to 100

Tend to Practice:

1 time per week

Available to Gig:

1 time(s) per week

Melding acoustijazz flimflam and spacey landscapes, That Toga Band pursues organic explorations of a creative smorgasbord. That Toga Band maintains subtle oddity while juggling odd time signatures and key changes. Quirky antics and light hearted entertainment shape the band's motto: invent yourself before you reinvent yourself.
Based out of Burlington, VT, That Toga Band is a trio that focuses on centered, original compositions with an uncompromising attitude that has allowed That Toga Band to develop a truly unique sound. That Toga Band has been playing in Burlington for five years, and has played over a hundred shows in many Burlington venues including Nectar’s, Metronome, Redstock, Slade Hall, Living and Learning Fireplace Lounge, WDW Lounge, Radio Bean, Muddy Waters, and many more. That Toga Band has played as a duo, trio, quartet and a sextet that included an electric fretless bass (Peter Dotson-
Westphalen), cello (Andrew Carter) and keyboards (Lewis Rapkin) as well as the current members of That Toga Band. That Toga Band is currently playing as a trio.

Influences:

birds and quantum mechanics.

Equipment List:

Guitars
Martin DCXE, Schecter semi-hollow (stereo outputs), 1956 Danelectro U2 (original!), Abe Rivera archtop (baby bob version?), Washburn HB35 semi-hollow and a Fender Stratocaster with locking nut tremolo(90s).

Drums and percussion
(Andy’s stuff, will be updated shortly, sorry drum heads!)

Amplifiers
1971 Fender Twin Reverb (modified to pre-CBS specs by Bill K.), Crate acoustic 12”, Crate 15W all tube, Fender Princeton Chorus (mid 90s).

Pre-Amps and Mixers
Berhinger Xenyx 802 four channel pre-amp/mixer, and a Marantz four channel mixer/analog recorder.

Microphones
Three Shure SM57s and a SM58.

Effects
Line 6 delay modulator (green), two Boss Loopstation RC-20s’, Boss SuperOctave OC-3, Ibanez Tubescreamer TS808, Boss Chromatic Tuner TS-2, two Ernie Ball Volume Pedals, and a Morley AB/Y switch.

Members Of Band:

Tyler George-Minetti- lead guitar, lead vocals
Hailing from Newburyport, MA, Tyler George-Minetti carries on the family musical tradition through thoughtful original compositions combined with creative improvisation. An avid geologist by day, Tyler has performed in such venues as Higher Ground and Nectar’s with Fear of Music, and has also been involved in the Critters, Sushi is Squishy and Bojam.

Thomas Pearo - guitarbass, loops, vocals
A Vermont born native and natural born poet, Thomas Pearo comfortably coordinates the "behind the scenes" structure that makes That Toga Band possible. Blending tonal structure behind beautiful melodies, Tom strives to project sonic possibilities that are in strict agreement with quantum mechanical observations. A Physicist by day, Thomas has played at Higher Ground with his side project Fatheads, and has been involved with the Critters, Birds Rule and Clouder.

Andy Karackecas- drums, percussion, vocals
Born and raised in South Paris, Maine, Andy is unquestionably the heart, laughter and juggling talent behind That Toga Band. A busker on the drum set, Andy skillfully blends rhythms from various spectral quagmires, a quagmire being a large group of "things". Andy has conducted a 17 show Eastern US tour with his band Bubblin’ Upstream and has also played in Europe with side project the Kenny Williams Jr. Band. Andy has also played venues such as Higher Ground and Nectar’s with Funk Taco and Fear of Music.

Audio/Video Downloads

1. Happy Muddy Feet.mp3
2. Bleedin\' From the Brain.mp3