Acme Jazz Garage

Rank #6 Tampa, FL Jazz / Funky Blues / Jam

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Members: Matt Swenson (guitar), Philip Booth (bass), Tim Diehl (drums), Mike Aloia (keys)

Sounds Like: Lonnie Smith, Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood, The Meters, Medeski Martin & Wood, Jimmy Smith

Bio: "…a local supergroup comprising reputable jazz and funk musicians" - Creative Loafing

"… a jammy, jazzy, organ-driven group made up of local favorites. Looking for a comparison? Medeski Martin and Wood is a good place to start" - Ultimate Local Music Guide, TBT (Tampa Bay Times)

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Happy 2013 to fans, friends, family. Looking forward to great playing this year

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“Ease into your Sunday with soul food flavors and a performance by an all-star group of musicians otherwise known as Acme Jazz Garage; low-end maestro Philip Booth (Trio Vibe, Ghetto Love Sugar) and beats maker Tim Diehl make up the grooving rhythm section, guitarist Matt Swenson delivers jazz and blues-informed guitar licks and riffs, and keys man Mike Aloia jams the organ funkiness.”

— Leilani Polk, Creative Loafing

“Jazz fusion jam band Acme Jazz Garage plays Yeoman's Road Pub on Friday night.”

— Leilani Polk, Creative Loafing

“There’s no telling what sort of project local bassist, writer and all-around jazz scene leader Philip Booth is going to get into next. He’s played with groups like Trio Vibe, Greenwich Blue and his own Philip Booth Quartet, not to mention an array of solo gigs with artists like Bo Diddley. These days he’s focusing on Acme Jazz Garage, a jammy, jazzy, organ-driven group made up of local favorites: Tim Diehl (drums), Matt Swenson (guitar), Mike Aloia (keys) and occasionally singer Angela “Gee” Washington.” Looking for a comparison? Medeski Martin and Wood is a good place to start —Booth describes their sound as “a mix of jazz, blues, funk, fusion and R&B.” At the recent WMNF Talking Animals Music Night at New World Brewery, they played a soulful mix of funk and jazz songs that all dealt with chickens, including John Scofield’s Chicken Dog and Ron Levy’s Chicken Fried Snake. ”

— Jay Cridlin, TBT

"Great set at 'Talking Animals'! Acme Jazz!!! Wow!"

— Cheryl Mogul, WMNF, 88.5 FM

"Catch a local supergroup comprising reputable jazz and funk musicians"

— Leilani Polk, Creative Loafing/Tampa

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May 23

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Ella's folk Art Cafe
Tampa, FL, US
Thu May 23 9:00pm
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We play 9 to 11 p.m. Fun music, great food, a good hang!
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May 9

Ella's folk Art Cafe
Tampa, FL, US | 9:00pm
Ella's folk Art Cafe
Tampa, FL, US
Thu May 09 9:00pm
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We play 9 to 11 p.m. Come enjoy great food, fun music and a good hang!
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Tampa, FL, US | 7:00pm
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Tampa, FL, US
Fri May 03 7:00pm
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We play 7:30 to 9. Come early to check out Rayzilla's Dreamboats at 7 p.m.
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Apr 25

Ella's folk Art Cafe
Tampa, FL, US | 9:00pm
Ella's folk Art Cafe
Tampa, FL, US
Thu Apr 25 9:00pm
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Ella's folk Art Cafe
Tampa, FL, US | 9:00pm
Ella's folk Art Cafe
Tampa, FL, US
Thu Apr 11 9:00pm
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we play 9 to 11 p.m. Come early, enjoy great food & a great hang

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Q: that 'hammond sound is kickn... what keyboards r those?

A: hey, sorry for the delay -- our keyboard player, Mike Aloia, plays Nords, and, yeah, gets a great B3 sound out of it. Thanks for checking out the band!

Asked by Dreamchasers. Answered on Tue Apr 02 2013

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