John Jamison-Guitar, Mandolin, Mandola, Sitar, Vocals
Jason Scaggs- Guitar, Baritone Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
Jeff Richardson- Upright Bass, Vocals
Music patrons of all ages and backgrounds can find something to love about Jatoba. In four short years the Vermont-based trio has cultivated a unique and instantly identifiable brand of music, incorporating styles and genres from all corners of the sonic spectrum, and indeed the globe. In what they have dubbed as "groove-grass", the three members employ quick bluegrass tempos driven by thumping, rockabilly-like bass lines, and accentuated with soaring three-part vocal harmonies. On top of this, they add effect-driven guitar solos, heavy rhythmic improvisation, beat-boxing, and even the occasional sitar interlude. Their debut album, Death, Fire & Picnic Tables, released in 2011, is a shining example of this eclecticism, and effortlessly showcases their song-writing talents, technical dexterity,and relentless energy.
Since first popping up on the public radar in 2008, Jatoba has accumulated a broad and deeply devoted fan base, both at home and around the Northeast, and has been a powerful force behind the revitalization of the previously lacking local music market. "This is not a 'what you see is what you get' group of guys. From their name, to their sound, to their bare feet on stage (weather permitting), and their quirky persona, Jatoba is making noise for the Southern Vermont music scene." (Brian Joy, Editor Cider Magazine) With live performances that feature ample improvisatory jams, seamless flow, and effective crowd interaction, the band's loyal following seldom stops dancing.
This debut album from Vermont's hottest groove-grass band is a smorgasbord of genres. Featuring the best of acoustic and electric music, these 10 tracks deliver ripping guitar leads and gritty vocal harmonies over punchy rhythmic improvisation, beat-boxing, and high-energy bluegrass tempos.
In addition to sharing bills and supporting artists such as Keller Williams, The David Grisman Quintet, Greensky Bluegrass, Zach Deputy, Cornmeal and Rusted Root, the group headlines an abundance of their own shows, delivering the same raucous synergy so apparent on recordings, but amplified in its intensity. During the summer months you can catch them at several festivals, as well as impromptu unplugged jams at Phish concerts, public parks, and main streets in and around Vermont.
Tour Dates
4/6 The Monopole, Plattsburgh, NY
4/7 The Westcott Theater w/ Kung Fu, Syracuse, NY
4/19 Nectar's w/Hot Day at the Zoo, Burlington, VT
4/20 Lucky Dog, Plymouth NH
4/21 Green Mountain College festival, Poultney, VT
4/28 Waxy O'Connors Keene, NH
5/3 The Acoustic Cafe, Bridgeport, CT
5/17 Jillians w/ Twiddle, Albany, NY
5/18 Barnaby's Bluegrass Blowout III, Rockingham, VT
5/19 Sullivan Hall , NYC
5/25 The Inferno, Brattleboro, VT
6/2 "Strolling of the Heiffers" parade, Brattleboro, VT
6/2 Mole hill, Alstead NH
6/15 Frendly Gathering, Windham, VT
6/29 Barnabys Rockinghill Music Festival, Rockingham, VT
6/30 The Bluegrass II Trumansburg, NY
7/27 Jerry Jam, Fraconia NH
8/3 Sterling Stage String Fling, Sterling, NY
8/4 Sterling Stage String Fling, Sterling, NY
8/11 Thorton,NH
8/18 Backwoods Pondfest, Peru, NY
9/22 The Meeting of the Minds, Stroudsburg, PA
9/23 The Meeting of the Minds, Stroudsburg, PA
10/7 The Rockingham Meeting House, Rockingham,VT
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Booking
Jason Scaggs Jatoba
603-545-1616
