The Motet's Resolve To Evolve : ON TOUR

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) March 8, 2006

2006 brings a new sound to a familiar face in the national music community. With an astonishingly talented cast of musicians, The Motet has refined their sound and their vision into a dynamic and expressive improvisational force. This spring will see the Motet playing venues across Colorado and Montana, with additional stops in Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, and New Mexico.

Mar 07 The Mangy Moose: Jackson, WY

Mar 08 Whiskey Jacque's: Ketchum, ID

Mar 09 The Other Side: Missoula, MT

Mar 10 Flanagan's Central Station: Whitefish, MT

Mar 11 The Half Moon: Big Sky, MT

Mar 12 The Star Bar: Park City, UT

Mar 13 The Sandbar Sports Bar and Grill: Vail, CO

Mar 15 The Eldo: Crested Butte, CO

Mar 16 The Blue Door: Snowmass Village, CO

Mar 17 Mesa Theater: Grand Junction, CO

Mar 18 Fly Me to the Moon Saloon: Telluride, CO

Mar 19 Puccini's Golden West Saloon: Albuquerque, NM

Apr 28 The Boulder Theater: Boulder, CO

The Motet will also be performing Jun 16-18 at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, TN

Founded and led by drummer Dave Watts, The Motet began almost eight years ago and hasn?t let up since. Featuring complex compositions written and arranged from a drummer?s perspective, the music tells a story through syncopated rhythms and melodies.

As music and technology evolve at an astounding rate, so too has The Motet pioneered their unique sound while continuing to defy categorization. With roots in Jazz, Afrobeat, Funk, Salsa and Samba, The Motet keeps their audiences in a dancing frenzy by layering House and Techno rhythms for a sense of style that is uniquely their own.

>From years of incessant touring and with a rich legacy under their belt, The Motet?s ?resolve to evolve? has made them indispensable in the East and West Coast groove circuits.

Writes Dave Kirby of Boulder Magazine: ?His dedication and artistic integrity have created an elusive musical entity which seems to be as much fun to play in as it is to go out and hear.?

So when you think you?ve heard, or seen, it all from The Motet, think again. Grab your dancing shoes and head out to see what the Motet is up to now?

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Announcing the Motet's Latest Studio Release: Instrumental Dissent

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) July 12, 2006

With the release of their new album, "Instrumental Dissent," The Motet is ready for its latest transformation.

"Instrumental Dissent" reflects much of the band's new, electronically textured explorations while still driving home hard hitting, percussive dance grooves. The album touches on many of the band's influences, from afro-beat to salsa, in addition to delving into new realms of house, break-beat, and down-tempo. "Instrumental Dissent" is a hypnotic creation which will have old Motet fans excited by the new direction of the band, and new fans captivated by the group's deliciously trancy throw down.

PREVIEW INSTRUMENTAL DISSENT

Afro Disco Beat

Johnny Just Drop

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"This album is exciting for me because we're digging into new territory," said Motet founder, Dave Watts.

"Instrumental Dissent" demonstrates The Motet's ever-evolving sound with it's innovative use of electronica, house, and trance, layered within a jazz format. The album also includes vocal samples rooted in activism and non-violence, with the words of such outspoken social commentators as Noam Chomski, Harry Bellafonte, and others.

"We've included these voices because we feel that as musicians we have a responsibility to promote positive change. Social change is as important as musical change, and it's sometimes difficult for an instrumental band to bring that message," said Watts.

By allowing the music to tell their story and the dance beats to enrapture audiences, The Motet's new album is a record to be reckoned with.

Using the rich musical landscape of Boulder, Colorado as their muse, The Motet has mastered the delicate task of constantly reinventing their sound while staying true to their various roots. Founded in 1998 by Dave Watts, The Motet has become one of the best improvisational bands touring today. Their ability to seamlessly fuse elements of afro-beat, afro-cuban drumming, funk, latin, and jazz has led to a sound that defies categorization.

"Our tendency to avoid being pigeon-holed is a reflection of who we are as musicians," said Watts. "We try to be open-minded about how we approach different genres and traditions."

After switching members throughout the past eight years, The Motet has now maintained the same lineup for over a year. The group consists of drummer Dave Watts, percussionist Scott Messersmith, guitarist Ryan Jalbert, bassist Garrett Sayers, keyboardist Adam Revell, and saxophonist Dominic Lalli.

Now that the revolving door of musicians that formerly defined The Motet has slowed down, each member is assisting with the creative process - allowing an even deeper perspective to come through their music.

"I wrote and/or arranged just about all of the material on the new album, but now that the rest of the group is participating in song-writing, it's really becoming an exciting endeavor," said Watts. "I'm looking forward to a new era."

The Motet is a world-class ensemble that whips audiences into a whirling frenzy using sheer impromptu force. With their spontaneous and textured rhythms and hard-driving beats, the band creates a repertoire between themselves and the audiences that is rarely seen in today's manufactured rock. The Motet consecrates the ground on which dance music meets free-form improvisation, allowing a diverse audience to become immersed in their eclectic sound.

Because transformation is clearly inevitable when it comes to The Motet, past performances and albums are not necessarily indicative of the present. Therefore, picking up the new album and seeing the band live guarantees a new musical experience. The Motet will be taking the West Coast by storm this summer in support of "Instrumental Dissent." Check them out in July, August and September as they make stops in California, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Colorado and Alaska.

The official album release is set for late September, if you would like a copy to preview please contact us.

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Ami Heinrich

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phone: 303.442.1139

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