Enchanted Ape's unique approach to roots music strikes a balance between the worlds of acoustic and electric, blues and jazz, chaos and order. An array of carefully-crafted songs are set free to develop organically, elevating the music to dramatic peaks that can only be achieved by taking chances.

The band's sound originates from acoustic folk and blues, but if you've seen them live, you know they are anything but traditional. Tribal percussion, blistering guitar work and soulful vocal harmonies all contribute to the group's dynamic performances. Described as passionate, unpredictable and downright freaky, the Ape tears into its material with unbridled enthusiasm night after night.

Enchanted Ape's earthy sound, improvisational flair and grassroots approach has drawn comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band, Rusted Root, Widespread Panic and String Cheese Incident.

For the members of Enchanted Ape, their greatest motivation is to expand the live shows that have earned them a growing legion of fans. "Onstage is the one place where we're truly comfortable," says singer/songwriter Chris O'Brien. "All the time we put into recording, traveling and everything else is done so that we can get up in front of an audience and let something happen that's bigger than us. That's the beauty of music. It's a force with a mind all its own."