Biography
Revolutionary Side Effects (RSE) was formed in the City of North Hollywood, CA by L.A. native Josh Baldwin (Drums, Percussion) and Baltimore, MD transplant Michael Blumberg (Guitar, Vocals, Keys, Bass) in the fall of 2004. Baldwin had been performing with several local bands/musicians including: Brian Jordan (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Lauryn Hill), Stew/The Negro Problem, Third Grade Teacher and Ferdinand. Blumberg had come out to LA after co-producing two albums and playing lead guitar with Baltimore based rock band, The Hank.
Simultaneously, their prior musical experiences had awakened in both, the desire to begin writing and producing a different kind of music. This led Baldwin and Blumberg to find each other as so many do, through an ad placed on Craigslist. The duo got together for the first time in a NoHo rehearsal space, and quickly realized that together, they had a very unique sound, like a guitar/drum rhythm section. They began cultivating their craft and after only a few short months, their newly formed "Revolutionary Side Effects" was invited to perform at the 2005 NoHo Arts Festival in Downtown North Hollywood.
Throughout the past few years, RSE has toured on both US coasts and a few states in between, as well as performing at the 2007 Wakarusa Music Festival in Lawrence, KS, alongside such bands as Medeski, Martin & Wood, Little Feat and Ben Harper. They have also been invited to open for such amazing artists as: Maceo Parker (James Brown, P-Funk, Prince), Les Claypool’s Electric Apricot, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, The Samples, Raq, New MasterSounds and many more.
RSE’s most recent release, The “North Hollywood” EP, was written, recorded, mixed and produced by Baldwin and Blumberg at their Cleon St. rehearsal studio. Both Musically and visually through the CD’s artwork, the recording is representative of their take on the unique sights, sounds and cultures of the band's hometown. In addition, RSE produced a brief Electronic Press Kit/Mini Documentary with the help of great friend, Tim Ciancio (Indie Visuals Independent Productions). The video paints a picture of the band’s story, and the process of producing the “North Hollywood” EP. To check out this video as well as other live show footage, please visit RSE’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/rseband.
Check out Revolutionary Side Effects at: www.rseband.com.
*Listen to samples and/or purchase RSE’s “North Hollywood” EP through the band website or via any of the following:
www.cdbaby.com
www.Itunes.com
www.Amazon.com
*Members of RSE have previously toured with/opened shows for: Weezer, Umphrey's McGee, Counting Crows, Blondie, Live, Banyan, Rebirth Brass Band, Dan Bern, Split Lip Rayfield, Ominous Seapods and more.
RSE is currently in the studio, writing and recording new music.
*"I really enjoyed what I heard! Red Rocks could possibly be in your future. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help you fellas out!"
(Marie, HomeGrown Music Network rep.)
*"You guys sound great!"
(Dennis Chambers - Santana, P-Funk, John Scofield)
*"Hey guys - Just wanted to say I got your CD somehow, I think when we toured out west last time and listening to it now - you guys sound great. Keep it up."
(Tim Palmieri from The Breakfast)
*"I listened, and I love it!"
(Brad - goodunsignedbands.com)
*"Hey yall, if you didn't already know, these cats are muthaf**kas!"
(Global Funk Council)
*"Nice wah work on Rollin' 68!"
(Avi Bortnick - John Scofield Band)
Instrumentation
Mike Blumberg - Guitars, Sampling, Vox, Bass, Keys
Josh Baldwin - Drums, Percussion, Vox, Slidewhistle
(RSE enlists a host of different musicians for various projects depending on style and timbre.)
RSE performs live with the help of such talented bassists as:
Bernie Bauer (Big Organ Trio)
Anthony Rogers-Wright (Underground Orchestra, Addison Groove Project)
Corey Cofield (Solomon Grundy)
Discography
North Hollywood E. P. to be released April 3rd, 2009
The Maybe EP (2005)
-Original 3 song Demo
Including the tracks:
MAYBE
HOBBY ADDICT
ROLLIN' 68
Links
| RSE on MySpace |
| RSE on YouTube |