Rubblebucket: Brooklyn, New York

There is a certain drawing force to Kalmia Traver's eerie sweet echo.  The tireless front woman for Brooklyn based octet, Rubblebucket, bounces joyfully across the stage.  Clearly, she is enjoying herself.  She has every reason to.  The band continues to have monumental success in every market and now will grace the Bonnaroo line-up with performers like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, and Phish.  Amidst the raucous theatrics that encompass their every performance, there is something unique and beautiful about her presence.  Her voice is not disgustingly sweet or preachy.  It is hauntingly memorizing and alluring. It weaves in and out playfully with the music, tastefully blended with pitch perfect harmony and support being lent from trumpeter and bandleader Alex Toth and trombonist Adam Dotson.

Their self-fueled promotional success is unparalleled in the industry.  The band being a creative and artistic force behind the visual aspects of the performance, videos, albums, and merchandising has allowed them to create and cultivate their own identity not only on stage but, everywhere else too.  They maintain a direct connection with their fan base through simple gestures like having the members sell merchandise directly to the fans following the performance and not so subtle parading through venues, jumping up on the bar, giant robot puppets in the crowd, and Alex Toth's widely talked about crowd surfing while playing the trumpet.

The musical powerhouse consists of eight very unique musicians, all wandering in the same psychedelic journey.  The music has become cohesive, flowing, and the vision more clear as time progresses.  At times you cannot take your eyes off of the performance, other times you can close your eyes and escape with them.  There is a strong indie rock vibe with nods at The Talking Heads and Bjork.  A smoking horn section provides for a spaced out afrobeat flare.  They get a lot more progressive and experimental with every album they produce.  They maintain strong visual imagery whilst creating a dreamlike vision in your brain.  They cascade sounds with thumping beats and flashing lights.  Rubblebucket has managed to take the country by storm with a solid business attitude and a infectious party vibe. You can check out the entire experience on their website www.rubblebucket.com.

Order their latest live album/DVD Rubblebucket: Live In Chicago now at:
 Itunes (MP3 and DVD download)
Amazon (MP3 only)
Our web store (MP3, DVD and physical)
and obviously at live performances across the country.