Eliquate

Artist Information

Biography

“If all we have are dreams, then dream big,” spits Elliot Wright, frontman and philosopher for the five-piece, California Beat Rock troubadours, Eliquate, on their latest EP, Who The F*ck is Eliquate? Packing an arsenal of rhymes that range from satirical social commentary and inner-soul searching to all-out, shake-your-ass-‘til-the floor-is-wet jams, Eliquate’s music has been charging parties up and down the West Coast since 2009. In that time span, they’ve graced the stage with underground royalty such as Murs, Del the Funky Homosapien, Zion-I, and RJD2 just to name a few. But, who the f*ck is Eliquate anyway?

Unlike most MCs, Wright didn’t start writing until later in his life. His love for words pushed him to jot down more than just lyrics but meaningful messages for Wright’s peers to think about and connect with. The next piece of the puzzle would fall into place when a friend told him about a guy who was making beats that he might want to connect with. Wright met beat-maker and soon-to-be Eliquate guitarist, Jamie Schnetzler, one day as Schnetzler was eating some questionable-looking Chinese food. As Wright tells it, “I asked him if it was any good, he said, ‘yes.’ I tried it, it was, and I’ve trusted him ever since.”

The dream would continue to grow over the next year with the addition of bass-slappin’ sounds by Cosmo Stevens, the pounding beats of Dan Wells and Tanner Christiansen’s blend of samples and keyboard. In 2010 Eliquate released their first album, Arch Rhythm, perfecting their sound by tapping into a social consciousness greater than any of their individual selves. “We wanted it to be party music with a purpose,” claims Schnetzler.

Drawing influence from all musical styles, the creative quintet build an energetic, live performance that is second to none. On any given night, Eliquate will break from convention and bust into an improvised jam with Wright free-styling on the mic to every audience’s amusement. That’s where Eliquate’s real power lies: they’ll hook anyone on the dance floor with their passionate melodies and create fans with their ingenuity and insightful lyrics.

So, who the f*ck is Eliquate? Well, now you know. They are a powerful mix of music and message currently rocking down doors on their Northwest Tour. But the final question remains: what does the future hold for our gang of intellectual deviants? Two words: dream big.

-Written by Mat Weir

Instrumentation

Elliot Wright - Lead Vocals
Jamie Schnetzler - Lead Guitar / Back Up Vocals
Daniel Wells - Drums / Back Up Vocals
Cosmo Stevens - Bass/Backup Vocals
Tanner Christansen - keyboard, samples, monome

Discography

Who The F**k is Eliquate?EP
2011
Self Released
iTunes/Amazon/CDBaby

Arch Rhythm
2010
Self Released
iTunes/Amazon/CDBaby

Official Website

http://www.eliquate.com

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• MySpace
• Last.fm
• BandCamp
• Itunes
• ReverbNation
• SoundCloud
• YouTube

Audio

• New Country
  Listen   Download
• Family Unit feat. Kelly Koval
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• Rap feat. Catalyst
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• The Ninties
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• Good Times
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Video

ELIQUATE - The Nineties.mp4

Eliquate%20-%20%22Good%20Times%22%20%28The%20Milk%20Party%29.mp4

Photo Gallery

Press

• Press Sheet
  

  2012 Eliquate Press write up by Matt Weir

• "Who The F**k Is Eliquate" EP Press Write Up
  

  "Who The F**k Is Eliquate" EP Press Write Up

• "Arch Rhythm" Album Press Write Up
  

  "Arch Rhythm" Album Press Write Up

• Press Photo Sheet
  

  Press Photo Sheet

• KZSC Full Interview 2/15/2012
  

  KZSC Full Interview 2/15/2012

• KZSC Full Interview 1/7/2012
  

  KZSC Full Interview 1/7/2012

• KZSB Interview 7/31/2011
  

  The Green Room Interview 7/31/2011

• Eliquate Video Interview with Aggie T.V.
  

  Video Interview with Eliquate by Aggie T.V.

• Your Music Magazine interview March 2010- Audio Full
  

  Your Music Magazine interview March 2010- Audio Full

• Your Local Band: Eliquate [+ Show ]
  

  Elliot Wright, the mastermind behind local hip-hop outfit Eliquate, has discovered that a live perfo...Elliot Wright, the mastermind behind local hip-hop outfit Eliquate, has discovered that a live performance becomes especially explosive when combined with the lyrical swagger of sharp rhymes. What started out as a two-man operation—himself and producer/guitarist Jamie Schnetzler—evolved into something greater after the pair ran into technical difficulties at a show. With a broken iPod and no song to play over, Wright, “basically turned to the guys, and said, ‘play a groove in [the key of] G.’” Schnetzler and two sit-in musicians ended up improvising the rest of the show, giving Wright the opportunity to freestyle all night. He had the time of his life, and has been liberated from the shackles of digital beats ever since—fans have been responding too, with crowds multiplying since the group became a five-man band. Wright attributes Eliquate’s success to the Santa Cruz music scene. “It’s a very encouraging place to be a musician because there’s a real sense of community and enthusiasm,” he says, adding that people here “don’t bullshit … if they don’t like something they’ll tell you.” To Wright and his bandmates—bassist Cosmo Stevens, drummer Dan Wells, and keyboardist Justin Mosley—that candor is refreshing and necessary. The group’s inspiration, which Wright traces from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, to comic books and science fiction, to P-Funk, to John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, can be heard on Eliquate’s upcoming album to be released this spring. Asked how their new songs will compare to those on the band’s first album, Arch Rhythm, Wright says, “They’re gonna be a lot different. We’ll finish songs, step back and say, ‘What the f**k was that?’ It’s a very exciting challenge, but it’s still gonna keep the same Eliquate sound.”

• Your Music Magazine Interview - Print
  

  Your Music Magazine interview of Eliquate by Brain Crabtree

• Top Honor in Best Band Category 2012 Awards
  

  2012 Gold Awards — Music & Nightlife

• 2nd Place Finish in 2010 Your Music Magazine Band Olympicks
  

  2010 Your Music Magazine Band Olympicks

Setlist

2+ Hours of Original Material (Plus Covers)
Acoustic Set

40min Set:
1. Suspect
2. Honey
3. A.D.D.
4. New Country
5. Icarus
6. 90's
7. Skin
8. Good Times
9. Family Unit

Basic Requirements

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