Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
"(they) delved deep into the darker corners of rhythm and melody, giving those in attendance a touch of shadow and space that was otherwise conspicuously absent at this acoustic mountain gathering. Shifting
from break beats and funk to drum ‘n’ bass and house grooves, the quartet barreled through space like a
cosmonaut on crank....may well have stolen the entire weekend at floydfest" - Glide Magazine
"The Non-Profits rock in every sense of the word. A great band in the truest sense combining deep grooves and melodies in swirling improv syle. These guys are not messing around and are top-notch musicians as well. Definitely one of the most well received and freshest acts at FloydFest."
- Across the way Production founder/manager
”This group is certainly one of the most musically adventurous bands in our area, drawing on everything from traditional jazz, rock, world beat and electronica to serve up a pan-musical stew all their own.” - The Roanoke Times
Discography
Trax Deductible, 2003
Self released, self produced
Live @ Paradox, 2004
Self released, self produced
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
The Non-Profits are an experiment in the depths of musical consciousness. The quartet started as a completely improvised project with a summer long residency at The Paradox Jazz Club in Roanoke, VA during 2002. The end result of that summer is a repertoire, and playing style that can only be described as truly original. The band is pushing the Modern Jazz/Groove genre forward. Taking cues from Jazz influences like The Miles Davis Electric Bands, and John Coltrane, and combining them with elements of Dub, Reggae, Afro-Latin music, Drum and Bass, Acid Jazz, Funk, and Afrobeat, the sound is eclectic, yet focused, paying homage to the greats buy moving ahead.
Performance Highlights:
Floydfest- Floyd, VA. 2004, 2005. Over 5000 in attendance in 04', 6000 in 05'.
Steppin' Out Street Fest- 2003. Blacksburg, VA. Over 5000 in attendance.
The Jewish Mother- VA Beach, VA. 2005. With Modern Groove Syndicate.
Festival in the Park- Roanoke, VA. 2005. Over 5000 in attendance.
Paradox Jazz Club- Roanoke, VA. Residency, summer 2003.
Green Dolphin- Roanoke, VA. Residency, summer 2005.
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