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Joe Marcinek Band

Rank #1 Crown Point, IN Jazz / Fusion / Groove

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Members: JMB features an evolving lineup of musicians. Currently features Peter Koopmans, Buddy Pearson, Waz, Stephan Cook, and Adam Turman

Sounds Like: Fresh Hops, FREEK JOHNSON, Snarky Puppy, John Scofield, Pat Metheny

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Manager: Joe Marcinek

Bio: The band is an ever evolving mixture of original compositions and incredible musicians. Each show has a slightly different lineup and interpretation. The music is a blend of jazz and funk with a cerebral emphasis on groove and improvisation.

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Joe Marcinek Band has a show on 05/12/2013 at 07:00 PM @ Reggie's in Chicago, IL http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/199321883 #concert

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“The writing and the performances are top shelf. The audio quality rivals the best that major labels and major artists are releasing. Personal favorites from the CD include opening cut “60 Degrees (In January),” “Thundersnow,” and title track, “Both Sides.””

— Tom Lounges , the Times

“Joe Marcinek is releasing his new CD Both Sides on December 7th at Amore in Crown Point, Indiana. The guitarist studied at Indiana State University and it shows! The record borrows elements from a number of popular styles like jazz, rock and jambands. All forms improvisational but drawn together by great arrangements and just enough technical flash. The first half of the batch is really superb and offers something truly unique in the northwest Indiana music scene. ”

— Michael Finney, speakercone.net

“The most recent incarnation of The Joe Marcinek Band featured a seven piece ensemble including Joe (Guitar), Buddy Pearson (Bass), Waz (Keys), Pete Koopmans (Drums), Paul Abella (Percussion), Stephan Cook (Violin), and Adam Turman (Sax). JMB had a decisively heavier jazz influence than any of the other three acts on the bill. Buddy Pearson is a whiz on the 6-string bass playing a Victor Wooten style thumb upstroke, complemented with a facial expression that can be politely described as a jazz o-face. “Sun God” showcased a piano laden crescendo with a driving inertia that keeps your feet constantly tapping. The band expertly played an instrumental version of Stevie Wonder’s “Living For The City” which roused the crowd.”

— Dave Weckstein, The Barn Presents

“The perfectly paced jazz-funk tunes pop up in a few spots on Both Sides. First off, there’s the title track, which in a fair world would be getting airplay on jazz radio stations throughout the country and would turn Joe into a minor celebrity. Marcinek shows a lot of depth for a player his age––he knows how to get a lot out of a solo. He’s got a jazz guy’s harmonic smarts, a rock guy’s knack for tension and release and a funk player’s sense of pocket.”

— Paul Abella, Chicago Jazz Magazine

“f you’re a Chicago music fan who just can’t get enough of that sweet spot where rock meets jazz, Joe Marcinek is a name that comes up quite a bit. Not content to be just a double threat — laying down both guitar and keys in the Indiana-based jazz-fusion quartet Fresh Hops — he’s branched out again and again to take his multi-instrumental talents to other projects as well, a formidable musical menace. While it’s no surprise to see him pop up around Chicago with the ultra-busy Hops, he’s equally likely to make contributions to special projects or jams. Add to all that, the task of fronting his own band, assembled from a rotating roster of the Chicago area’s most rock inclined jazz musicians and jazz-inclined rockers.”

— Steve Siegel, The Barn Presents

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Thundersnow

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60 Degrees (In Janu…

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Hyperbole

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Both Sides

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May 26

Summer Camp Music Festi…
Chillicothe, IL, US | 4:00pm
Summer Camp Music Festival
Chillicothe, IL, US
Sun May 26 4:00pm
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JMB plays on Sunday 4:15-5 in the Vibe Tent!
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Jun 7

The Mousetrap
Indianapolis, IN, US | 8:00pm
The Mousetrap
Indianapolis, IN, US
Fri Jun 07 8:00pm
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JMB featuring Steve Molitz from Particle,
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Jun 8

Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL, US
Sat Jun 08 8:00pm
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JMB with special guest Steve Molitz (Particle)

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Kevin M. Thomas
BOTH SIDES IS GREAT!
Slam Horse
Like your tracks! Enjoyed listening! --Slam Horse
Vadim Mikhailov
Hi ! Nice work ! Good sound ! I like it a lot !
ABOI DOYLE
I enjoyed your fantastic music keep pushing all the best
rodfatha
top notch musicianship.seriously this is so good it's very scary for people like me.
PROMIZE®
Both sides Playing now...Nice!!! -Rob