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"BuzzUniverse" means the freedom to not be defined by one musical genre, the ambition to have no musical limits, and the opportunity to embrace the world's musical evolution and bring it to the stage.
An original eclectic blend of rock, jazz, latin & other world grooves, BuzzUniverse features smoking horns and a rock-solid rhythm section. Since 2003, the band has been performing and tearing up clubs and large festivals and has released three captivating albums. Described by Relix Media as "addictive & hip-grinding," BuzzUniverse has enlightened loyal fans with brilliantly crafted songs, incredible vocal harmonies and ferocious live energy. Native to Elizabeth, New Jersey, BuzzUniverse aims to spread their unique sound and positive vibe far and wide!
Following the release of their 2006 album, birdfishtree, BuzzUniverse received nationwide attention as Sirius/XM JamOn put their song Lovelight Babylon into heavy rotation. They then won Relix Magazine's national JamOff competition and were nominated for "Best New Groove" at the 2008 Jammy Awards in New York City. BuzzUniverse followed these accomplishments with performances at Gathering of the Vibes, Mountain Jam, FloydFest and many other prominent music festivals, as well as over 15 free concerts in New York City public parks. BuzzUniverse sold out the Rocks Off Concert Cruise around New York City, and was one of the first artists to perform at the Brooklyn Bowl. They also opened up for moe. at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and then returned to the Pony to perform on New Year's Eve.
BuzzUniverse is continuing a rigorous schedule of club and festival appearances in 2010 while working on their third studio album, coming soon!
Alex Garay: Guitar/Vocals
Birthplace: Cali, Colombia S.A.
Hometown: Elizabeth, NJ USA
Influences: All Music/Art/Family
Favorite quote: "and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make . . ."
Dave Migliore: Drums/Vocals
Birthplace: Belleville, NJ
Hometown: Elizabeth, NJ
Nickname: "Migs"
Influences – Drummers: John Bonham, Bill Bruford, Joe Morello, Art Blakey, Stewart Copeland, Simon Phillips, Keith Moon, Sonny Payne
Influences – Artists: Miles Davis, Led Zepp, Yes, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Gil Evans, Dave Brubeck
Favorite quote: "A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history – with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila." ~Mitch Ratliffe
Greg McLoughlin: Bass/Vocals
Birthplace: Ossining, NY
Hometown: Jersey City, NJ
Influences: Kendall Buchanan, Johnny Castle, James Jamerson, Grand Funk Railroad, Bruce Springsteen, Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Favorite quote: "Melody runs through my head, Pass it on to you instead . . ." ~Alex Garay
Brian Ciufo: Saxophones/Flute/Vocals
Birthplace: Greenville, NY
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Nickname: The Grumpy Doctor
Sax Influences: Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Stephen "Doc" Kupka, Freddy Moises, John Savage
Music Influences: Brecker Brothers, Spyro Gyra, Woody Herman Big Band, Paul Simon, John Denver, Manhattan Transfer, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, Phish, The Carpenters, The Monkees
Favorite quote: "Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana." ~Groucho Marx
With Special Guests:
Meredith Bogacz: Violin
Hometown/Birthplace: Evanston, IL
AKA: "M"
Musical Influences: Jerry Bogacz, Tony DeMarco, Noah Kerr, Martin Hayes, Anna Phoebe, Rufus Cappadocia, Bonnie Rideout, Andy McGann, Boss Stomp Boxes, Michael Coleman, Solas, Larry Redigan, Andy McGann, Paddy Reynolds, Lad O'Beirne, Cathal Hayden, Martin Wynne, whatever CD my friends happen to hand me, any good lead guitarist I've ever heard, a half-filled bottle of whiskey and the last drag of a cigarette.
Favorite quote: "There is no top. There are always further heights to reach." ~Jascha Heifetz
Rosie Lazroe: Vocals
Influences: Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, KD Lang, Shiela E, Bill Withers, Joni Mitchell, Tina Turner, Ricky Lee Jones, SIA, Cindy Lauper, Aretha Franklin.
Favorite quote: "Dance so hard you shatter yourself." ~Rumi
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