Biography
3rd Stone Band continually reaches for the perfect mix of genres to create their own uniquely irresistable style. 3rd Stone's original tunes soulfully blend psychedelic rock,afrobeat, reggae, funk, an occasional dose of the blues, and even a hiphop surprise to create a sound appeal that transcends all bounderies of age, genre and style.
3rd Stone Band came together in the summer of 2006 after Anthony Kavouklis' impromptu stage debut with blues legend Buddy Guy at a concert at the Unversity of Florida Phillips Center of Performing Arts. After the acclaim he received for his performance with Buddy Guy, it was decided that Anthony should team up some of the most talented muscians he had been jamming with around town and with that, 3rd Stone Band was born. Since that time, 3rd Stone has evolved into a highly creative, original songwriting and performing entity.
Since 2006, with its core members, guitarist Anthony Kavouklis, guitarist/vocalist Wester Joseph, and bassist Eli Collins, 3rd Stone has performed often in regional venues, recently opening for Robin Trower, Col. Bruce Hampton, DJ Logic, DubConscious, Toubab Krewe and the Original Wailers ....."When 3rd Stone played the Sunrise Theatre with Robin Trower, my faith and recognition of their talent was reinforced by a sold-out audience when the entire crowd gave them a standing ovation at the end of their set.....Follow Anthony Kavoulklis and 3rd Stone and you will see history in the making!" John Wilkes, Executive Director, Sunrise Theater, Ft. Pierce, Fl.
In the fall of 2008, 3rd Stone merged with Afrobeat side project, Breakaway Republic. This merger added percussionist/vocalist Jose Rosada, vocalist Q Crawford, and drummer Sean Patrick Macguire. With this merger, 3rd Stone's music was thrust into the true Jam Band genre with multiple influences and unlimted live improvisational possiblities. Although 3rd Stone is a high engery crowd pleasing act, they have proved to be prolific songwriters as well, that have the ability to easily turn out tunes with broad appeal. The band's rapidly growing fanbase and increasing performance demand are a testiment to their truly unique and appealing style. Recently, after opening a show for the Original Wailers, a fan commented online "....Your band walks on water, blending and bending genres at will."
3rd Stone is currently at work on their first full length studio CD.
Instrumentation
Wester Joseph, guitar and vocals
Anthony Kavouklis, guitar
Eli Collins, bass
Sean Patrick Macguire, drums
Jose "Big Za" Rosado, percussion and vocals
Q (Quintina) Crawford, vocals
Discography
3rd Stone Band is currently at work on their first full length CD which is due out Spring 2009.
Links
| http://www.3rdstoneband.com |
| 3rd Stone Video |
| www.myspace.com/3rdStoneBand |