Artist Information
Biography
The Psychodillos
Good Vibe Jams for the Discerning Listener
Psycho - (Greek psychE) -, soul, life, breath,
(from psychein) - to breathe.
Dillo - (Greek dEloun) - to show, to make visible,
(from dElos) evident.
The Psychodillos are a blend of rock, funk, Gospel, R&B, jazz, reggae, and pop music, with hints of bluegrass, a must see for JamBand fans. The Psychodillos provide quality jams that are creative and intellectual, but so much more. The Psychodillos convey an emotional expression often absent from today's music.
The music of The Psychodillos is improvisational at heart. Where action is a beginning point, it is reaction and interaction that lead to life's most incredible and beautiful moments. Most of The Psychodillos music is based on simple songs, with a structured framework and lyrics based on human experience and spirituality. At each performance, the songs are given an opportunity to breathe and become, which is why on any given night a song may be several minutes longer or shorter than it was on the previous night. Segues are a given; this one time, at 'dillo camp, the band played an hour and a half before their first stop in the music. Even traditional music purists will be excited when The Psychodillos turn off all of the effects and play an all acoustic set. If Americana is American roots music, then The Psychodillos are Milky Wana, or even Outer Spacana.
Members of The Psychodillos have shared the stage with such notable acts as RAQ, New Birth Brass Band, The Edgar Winter Group, Billy Cobham, Bo Didley, Alice Cooper, Jason Bonham, The Artemus Pyle Band, Kenny Neal, Conrad Johnson, Jr. Medlow, Ted Nugent, Bobby Blue Bland, Oscar Perry, Southern Drawl, Ian Moore, Andy Williams, Roy Head, Carolyn Wonderland, Moses Guest, Brian Wakeland of Polyphonic Spree & Tripping Daisy, and more, including an invitation to play the George R Brown Convention Center for Evacuees of Hurrican Katrina.
The Psychodillos formed in the fall of 2003 when the guys were introduced by aliens in a diner. The music has continued to gel and evolve ever since the abduction.
The Psychodillos are generating a buzz as a great band. Based in Houston, Texas, they will travel anywhere. Want them to visit your town? Drop them a line. I'm sure they'd be happy to come visit.
Instrumentation
Dan Carpenter - Saxophone & Vocals
Richard Denson - Drums,
Brad Martin - Guitar & Vocals
Jordan Wright - Bass, Mandolin, & Vocals
Contact: 713-882-7850
psychodillo@hotmail.com
Join the family at http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/psychodillos/
Discography
LCC - 12_17_04
I Can't Believe We're in Bryan, TX - 9_4_04
Good Friday Live - 04_09_04
Live at The Rhythm Room - 11_04_03 Houston, TX
Live at Space Place - Texas House Concerts 11_30_03 Houston, TX
Audio
Lyrics
Video
Photo Gallery
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Generic Promo Poster by Jeff Miller
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The Psychodillos (photo L. Schillaci)
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Vortex3 (photo L. Schillaci)
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poster
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Jordans First Gig (photo L. Schillaci)
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Moon Afloat (photo L. Schillaci)
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Gettin' it (photo L. Schillaci)
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Psychedelic Dan (photo L. Schillaci)
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Acoustic KPFT (photo L. Schillaci)
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Lee Harveys (photo L. Schillaci)
Press
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The Psychodillos
Very Trippy!
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Out & About
Go see them now while it's still intimate; by next year you'll be waiting in line for tickets.
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Sitings
These guys remind me of why I started going to see live music.
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Fresh Blood
It looks like Houston does have more to offer the music world than Heavy Metal and Hip Hop.
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The Psychodillos et Zuphreeeee!
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Setlist
Set Lists depend on the environment. The Psychodillos play primarily original material, with an occasional cover song. Sets are a minimum of 45 minutes up to two hours. You never really know what you're going to get, but it will definitely be good; that's for sure. The Psychodillos have performed the following songs on occasion, some more often than others.
Anam Cara - Martin
Spun Off - Martin
Gel - Martin
Mothers Only Son - Yonder Mountain String Band
Conglomarchy Madness - Martin
Come as You Are - String Cheese Incident
And Now - Martin
The Other One - Grateful Dead
Wolfman's Brother - Phish
Nantucket Sleighride - Mountain
Something Else - Martin
Bird in the House - Railroad Earth
Sing & Dance - Martin
Zippy Tuesday - Martin
Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group
Alligator/Caution - Grateful Dead
Morning Dew - Grateful Dead
Family Girl - Martin
Sparkle - Martin
Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
When I Fall - Martin
She Came in Through The Bathroom Window - Beatles
The Garden - Martin
Today is the Day - Martin
Soul Shine - Warren Haynes
Daddy's Home - Martin
Franklins Tower - Grateful Dead
This Morning - Martin
Don't Turn Your Back on Me - Martin
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Everyday Seek You - Martin
All Along the Watchtower - Dylan
Just Any Woman - Martin
Feel the Love - Martin
Wharf Rat - Grateful Dead
Squeezebox - The Who
I Just Wanna - Martin
The Water - Martin
Funky Bitch - Phish
Reveal Yourself - Martin
Welcome - Martin
Like a Hurricane - Neil Young
Tell The World - Martin
You Cant Always Get What You Want - Stones
Immersed in You - Martin
I Want to Tell You - Beatles
All the Cells - Martin
Join Me - Martin
May This be Love - Jimi Hendrix
To Watch You Sleep - Martin
Where I Want to Be - Martin
Never Been to Spain - Hoyt Axton
Fly Away - Martin
Rockin' in the Free World - Neil Young
Rock-n-Roll All night (Reggae) - Kiss
Hold Me - Martin
One More Cup of Coffee - Dylan
Healing in You - Martin
Closer to You - Martin
Behind Blue Eyes - The Who
We Can Work it Out - Beatles
Down By the River - Neil Young
You Bring Me Peace - Martin
Fire on The Mountain - Dead
Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) - Stones
Ticket to Ride - Beatles
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Jerry Barret - Martin
Some Prince - Martin
Scarlet Begonias - Grateful Dead
