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The Motet: Instrumental Dissent
by Ian Patterson
Since its founding nearly ten years ago by drummer Dave Watts, The Motet has produced almost as many albums, mixing a mosaic of influences from African to Latin, and from western pop to dance club chic. Layers of sound both acoustic and electronic characterize the music, and myriad rhythms generate toe-tapping, booty-shaking and big-time chilling.
Afro Disco Beat does what it says. A lovely brass motif leads from the front over Watts' beat and Scott Messersmith's ...
read moreMarcus Rezak & PR Productions Assemble An All-Star Lineup Ft. Members Of The Doors, Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, The Motet & More For Friendsgiving Show At Troubadour In West Hollywood
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Michael Ricci
On Friday, November 25th, virtuosic guitarist Marcus Rezak will perform a special Friendsgiving show with an all-star lineup at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. Presented by PR Productions, the three-set performance will feature Felix Pastorius (Hipster Assassins), Dave Watts (The Motet), Wally Ingram (Bob Weir/Phil Lesh), Adam MacDougall (Circles Around the Sun), Ben “Smiley” Silverstein (The Main Squeeze) with special appearances by Robby Krieger (The Doors), Ike Willis (Frank Zappa), Arthur Barrow (Frank Zappa), Scott Page (Pink Floyd), ...
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Jazz this week: The Motet, St. Louis Art Fair, Wendy Gordon's "Cafe Society" and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
As yr. StLJN editor is still recovering from a hand injury, this post is both a bit late and necessarily on the terse side. The good news is that, barring any unforeseen complications, I should be sufficiently recovered that things will be back to more-or-less normal around here in a week or two. For now, better late than never, let's go to this week's live jazz and creative music highlights in and around St. Louis... Friday, September 9 The St. ...
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The Motet:Dig Deep
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JamBase
By: Bill Clifford
With its sixth studio recording, Dig Deep (available for free download on the band's website), The Motet continues to mix dance oriented electronica sounds with rich Afrobeat and Latin tinged funk. It's an evolution of the sound that drummer Dave Watts began to delve into with the group's 2006 release, Instrumental Dissent. Dig Deep was recorded and produced by Watts at his home studio in Boulder, Colorado.
The sound of Dig Deep remains anchored in Afro-Cuban and ...
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The Motet Dig Deep
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JamBase
The Motet New Album Release
The Motet Packed with all new material and masterfully produced by drummer Dave Watts, The Motet's highly anticipated studio release, Dig Deep, will be celebrated in true Motet fashion with three CD release parties in Colorado starting July 9. Dig Deep is a tapestry of sound that pushes the expectations of any listener who is familiar with the band's signature mix of Afrobeat, electronica, funk, and jazz. Bay Area funksters Albino! will join The Motet ...
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