Thelonious Dub is an instrumental trio founded by guitarist Joe Bartone in 2007. They play a unique mix of improvised jazz, dub reggae and jam band styles or as they like to joke "a complete misunderstanding of both jazz and reggae.” Joe is supported by John von Seggern on bass and Sean Rainey on drums. They are frequently joined on gigs by various friends and guests on sax, guitar and other instruments.
Recently reviewed in LA’s most adventurous jazz blog, MetalJazz.com, blogger Greg Burke said, “You get it all with Thelonious Dub: brain fun, originality, crack musicianship. See ‘em, hear ‘em, dig ‘em.” For the full review please check out http://www.metaljazz.com/2008/08/live_review_thelonious_dub_at.php.
Most of Thelonious Dub’s live performance features classic tunes by Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, and Charles Mingus, along with witty pop and rock covers (Coldplay’s “Clocks”, “When the World is Running Down” by the Police among others) and originals. Bartone notes, “my unorthodox style is a direct result of my limitations and the many ways I strove to compensate for those shortcomings. I am proof that art is freedom through creation and it is the process that gives my life meaning.”
Modeled after the "Modern Lounge" sound, T-Dub draws from groups and artists like Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation and Sly & Robbie. To pursue this sound, Thelonious Dub adds electric sitar and a large array of guitar effects.
Since their founding in 2007 the band has played over 100 shows at a vast range of venues around Los Angeles. In September they will perform at their typical wide variety of rooms and events, see below or at http://www.myspace.com/theloniousdub for their schedule:
Sep 5 2008 7:00P Brenart Restaurant And Wine Bar Pasadena
Sep 6 2008 8:00P Hip Kitty Claremont
Sep 13 2008 2:00P Landis Festival Larchmont
Sep 13 2008 7:00P Cafe 322 Sierra Madre
Sep 14 2008 4:00P Santa Clarita Valley Democratic Party HQ Opening Newhall
Sep 15 2008 7:30P The Mint Los Angeles
Sep 19 2008 6:30P Charcuterie Sierra Madre
Sep 20 2008 4:00P Saint Bernard School Festival Bellflower
Sep 20 2008 8:00P Vinoteque Culver City
Oct 2 2008 8:00P Egyptian Theater - Artivist Film Festival Opening Hollywood
Oct 5 2008 8:00P Egyptian Theater - Artivists Film Festival Closing Hollywood
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thanks so much for your efforts to help us get the message out. that is very kind. I am grateful.
Joe Bartone
Thelonious Dub
Hello Joe,
You're welcome.
And for my readers~ please watch for a story on Thelonius Dub at www.sgvn.com in October.
Keep on rockin'
Mickie
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