Lineup / Flowmotion
Flowmotion
Seattle, Washington
www.flowmotion.net
Seattle-based groove virtuosos Flowmotion seamlessly blend funk, jazz, rock and blues with African and Latin rhythms to create a fresh, unique sound all their own.æ The groupÍs live performances are renowned for their infectious, positive energy, stellar musicianship Æ and packed dance floors.æ Their recorded output garners heavy rotation with fans and casual listeners alike.
Formed in 1999 on Washington StateÍs San Juan Island, the group is a favorite of the improvisational rock scene, routinely drawing capacity college, festival and club audiences.æ Just donÍt call Flowmotion a jam band.
The groupÍs sophomore studio effort, 2005Ís Is That Right, showcases the quintetÍs fusion of styles into a heady, funky brew while suggesting things to come -- and demonstrating no small crossover appeal -- with the radio-friendly single ñWild Eyes.î
Flowmotion is fronted by singer-songwriter Josh Clauson, who penned much of Is That Right, also pulling lead vocal and guitar duties. Backing Clauson is Sabu Miyata, bass; Scott Goodwin, drums and backing vocals; Bob Rees, percussion and vibes; and Zach Stewart, guitars.
A self-proclaimed ñWorld Funk Blender,î the band is a hard-working outfit, spending nearly 200 days on the road, on average per year.æ This work ethic has paid dividends, garnering Flowmotion a growing corps of fans from Alaska to California and points east, many trailing the band from show to show.
Since its inception the group has also hosted the yearly Flowmotion Summer Meltdown festival, a groove-packed showcase of likeminded bands, set against the pristine backdrop of Darrington, Washington.æ Fans and initiates alike have also scored their Flowmotion fix at other annual events such as the High Sierra Music Festival; the Oregon Country Fair and Bumbershoot, SeattleÍs venerable end-of-summer arts and music bash.
On tour Flowmotion has made the marquee at such venues as Portland, OregonÍs Crystal Ballroom; SeattleÍs Showbox Theater; and even CaliforniaÍs infamous Folsom Prison. Other stops include Boulder ColoradoÍs Fox Theater, the BearÍs Tooth Theatre in Anchorage, Alaska and San FranciscoÍs Boom Boom Room.
Testimony to the groupÍs crossover appeal, Flowmotion has appeared on stage with such luminaries as Widespread Panic, G-Love & Special Sauce, Steve Kimock Band and the legendary Michael Franti & Spearhead, to name but a few.
Solid songwriting, formidable improvisational chops and irresistible rhythms. Look for Flowmotion at a venue or on a radio dial near you.
Go with the flow!
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