UP AND COMERS
By Rebecca Carter
October 2005 - We here at thePULSE are committed to giving local
bands who are just under the radar, whot haven’t quite broken through
yet, a little push. There’s a catch, though ~ we’ll only feature
a band if they first nominate a band for the next issue, and so on. So
check out this section to read more about some talented musicians who
might just be the next big thing!
Here is a riddle for you. Who was born in 1999 and is already old enough
to drink? Who has been touring all over New England for the last year,
literally, laying down the smooth sounds of reggae, funk, and rock while
being socially awake and politically aware?
Who is so dedicated to their work that they started their own record label
to produce it? The Roots of Creation, that’s who.
Originally from New Hampshire, these guys quickly found a core audience
in Central New England, especially in Worcester showcases like the Wormtown’s
Battle of the Bands and the Wormtown Music Festival. Since then, they’ve
become kingpings on the happening Jam scene, setting themselves apart
with music that is fused with some strict social values and a desire to
save the world. Superheroes? Maybe a little. Their sound is reminiscent
of Sublime and Phish, but fused with the hard edges of social commentary
on which Rage Against the Machine built their own legend. Playing for
AIDS walks, food drives, and peace and social justice events, they keep
it real not only by bolstering the spirits of their easy going listeners,
but also by putting their money where their mouths (and obviously hearts)
are – into charitable and social causes.
I’m sure that we have all seen a band whose musicianship is really
stellar but their sound is barely discernible from the millions of other
bands that sound just like them. Rest assured, Roots is not that band.
Over the years they have built their following on the fact that they have
made a sound for themselves that is unique and unapologetically catchy.
Its fusions of style blend seamlessly while carefully avoiding sounding
like a knock-off. Brett Wilson leads up the band as singer/writer/lead
guitarist/ and deals with the business end of being part of an up-and-coming
success story, keyboardist Tal Pearson adds his smooth styling to the
funky mix , drummer Mike Chadinha busts out the rhythm, and Ian Stitch
is a one man bass house.
Check out their website at http://www.rootsofcreation.com/
for free music and to find out about their upcoming shows. You can also
get your hands on their CD, but keep your eyes open for new recordings
~ including possibly a live recording within the next year. Brett promises
that “…you will not be disappointed if you buy the CD or come
see us live, it’s a great time and you will be part of a growing
community of people who love to party while still being socially conscious.”
So go ahead, get into it!
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