The Blue Method
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The Blue Method | |
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| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | R&B funk Soul |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | The Blue Method Records |
| Members | Mike Patriarca Tom Long Brian Williams Rah Sungee |
The Blue Method is a musical band formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (U.S.) in 2001 by musicians Mike Patriarca and Tom Long (sax).[1] The band added 3 other members: vocalist Brian Williams (introduced by a mutual friend), drummer Theron Shelton, and bassist Rah Sungee.[1]
The sound of The Blue Method is a blend of traditional funk and soul with modern rock.[1][2] The group members are trained in music theory, and each play a variety of instruments. Their musical influences include James Brown, Earth, Wind & Fire, Parliament-Funkadelic, Al Green, Miles Davis, The Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix.[3]
Discography
The group recorded their debut CD, Kill The Music: Vol. 1 in 2003. The independently released album sold in excess of 7,000 copies.[1][4] Two years later, The Blue Method was named "Best New Act" by the Home Grown Music Network. Their song "Something Devine" (from the CD Kill The Music: Volume 1 disc) generated airplay and regional interest for the act,[1] who soon toured the East Coast Jazz Festival and Club Circuit.
Performance venues
Most notable venues include the
Awards
In 2005 The Blue Method won the annual
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "bluemethod" (origin), R&B Showcase Magazine, rnbshowcasemag.com.
- ^ 6 ABC-TV - "Tuned In To Blue Method", WPVI, abclocal.go.com.
- ^ "This Week In Philly" (Article, 2008) - Musical Influences
- ^ Album reference