Second Self

Genre: Rock
Secondary Genre: Funk Baltimore, Maryland USA Contact

Second Self carefully balances crafted songwriting with intricate rhythms and live improvisation. The result is music ranging from ethereal ambience to high intensity rock. the band’s perpetually developing live sound offers fans a unique and fresh experience every time they play.

Artist Information

Biography

An energetic power trio steeped in rock, reggae, and funk influences, Second Self plays highly original music that showcases the group's ability to transition between tight arrangments and off-the-cuff improvisation.

In 2003, while attending high school in Fallston, Maryland, founding members Jimmy Hunter (lead guitar), Jeff Hunter (drums), and Nick Stampone (bass), began writing instrumental compositions. The three have collaborated with many great musicians since forming and continue to perform as a trio.

Second Self has performed over 200 live shows in such venues as The 8x10 Club in Baltimore, The 9:30 Club in Washington DC, and The Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA. Known for high energy sets, Second Self leaves fans wanting more every time they play.

In 2010, Second Self released their self-titled debut album with Dave Thomas on vocals and rhythm guitar. Recorded at Wrightway Studios in Baltimore by engineer and producer Mike McAree. In 2011, the band recorded a 4 song "Winter EP" in their home studio, with Erik Dittmar on vocals and rhythm guitar.

Instrumentation

Jimmy Hunter - Guitar
Nick Stampone - Bass
Jeff Hunter - Drums

Discography

Winter EP (Released: 12/16/11)
1. Mr. Dinka Koo
2. Nectafied
3. Valley Conflict
4. Why Not?

'Second Self' (Released: 6/12/10)
1. Big A
2. Zart
3. Afghan Mud
4. Phenagle
5. Change
6. 11:11
7. Space Creatures (live)

Official Website

http://www.secondself.net

Links

Audio

Video

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Photo Gallery

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Press

  • RamJam 2011 Announces 2nd Round Artist Additions [+ Show ]

    SMOOTH KENTUCKY, BAYGRASS, SECOND SELF, LOST IN COMPANY, 61 NORTH, AND MORE The 4th Annual RamJa...

Setlist

Songs Currently in Live Rotation:

Balance
Confuse The Cat
Control
Goodfoot
Half In The Bag
Hilly Space Mountain
Me've
Mr. Dinka Koo
Pack Of Wolves
Phenagle
Seems Like Two
Song Plays You
Space Creatures
The Venerable Beat
Wabajack
Wednesday Time Lapse
Why Not?
Moby Dick

Basic Requirements


Calendar

DateTimeVenueCity
May 18, 2013 Saturday 10:00 PM Dante's Frostburg, MD, US
May 31, 2013 Friday 7:00 PM Club 66 Edgewood, MD, US
Jun 27, 2013 Thursday 8:00 PM The 8x10 Baltimore, MD, US
Jun 29, 2013 Saturday 12:00 PM Lunar Bay Festival Havre De Grace, MD, US
Aug 24, 2013 Saturday 11:30 AM Camp Barefoot 7 Bartow, WV, US