Who: Juice Break / Fuzzy Crystals
When: Friday, August 27 / Doors @ 8PM / Music @ 9PM
Where: Spark Contemporary Art Space, 1005 E. Fayette St.
Cost: $5
About Juice Break:
Once described as “Porcupine Tree getting sexually molested by John Zorn and Bootsy Collins in outer space,” Juice Break is a band that defies definition. The Syracuse-based trio combines the sweaty, bass-driven grooves of P-Funk with the feverish experimental rock of The Mars Volta to create a fresh-squeezed blend all their own. Featuring Anthony Donofrio’s frenetic guitar, Keegan Kelly on the funky slap bass and A.J. Penizotto exploding on drums, the band’s complex arrangements, intricate riffs, and nonsensical wardrobe have the ability to render a crowd “not-so-stealthily riotous,” says Michael K. Thomas of the Syracuse New Times. The band broke out in September 2009 at the Westcott Theater’s Big Break competition, beating out over 60 bands to secure a place in the top five. Hailed by the New Times as “the most musically talented band” in the contest, Juice Break’s tight instrumental set made an impression on critics and spectators alike, spurring the band’s swift rise to the top of the Syracuse music scene. Since forming in August 2009, Juice Break has shared the stage with national acts such as Jounce, the Marco Benevento Trio, and The Breakfast. With their first studio release on the way, Juice Break is sure to bolster their already impressive resume—and break some juice in the process.
About Fuzzy Crystals:
Fuzzy Crystals started actually writing music together back in 2006/2007, but didn’t start the Fuzzy Crystals project or recording material until 2010. Look out for our ep FREE WITH PURCHASE, being released within the month. This will be their first show!
