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Just as storms are defined by the energy they absorb as they evolve, The Passage Project, too is defined by the energy it absorbs from an ever-changing array of musicians and talent that join its recording sessions and performances around the country. At the center (the eye) of The Passage Project is Tyler Unland whose soul and inspiration lies in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
Having written and recorded his first songs at the age of 15, Tyler’s concept of a band was to keep the core sound of the music constant, but to continually change those with whom he writes and performs, allowing the band and its music to be fresh, open to new ideas and talent and always evolving. When you listen to the unique sound of The Passage Project, you will understand why some of the musical legends of our time not only show an interest in Ty and The Passage Project, but play on the band’s first CD.
With their roots in the Rockies of Colorado, the band just completed recording in the cradle of American popular music, Woodstock, N.Y. amidst some of the most renowned musicians in the world. With legendary drummer and producer Jerry Marotta aligning forces with them for several months in the studio, The Passage Project is more refined in its hallmark blend of robust beats, melodies, and soaring instrumentals and now move toward the long awaited release of their first CD in the Spring of 2008. Special guests on the album include: Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, John Lennon, Pink Floyd), John Medeski (Medeski Martin and Wood), Danny Louis (Gov't Mule) Ben Combe, Michael Bernier (avante-stickist), and many others! Engineered and mixed by
Roman Klun.
Tyler's Drum Set
TPP live 2008: Michael Bernier & Tyler Unland
UPCOMING SHOWS:
THE PASSAGE PROJECT IS ON TOUR RIGHT NOW-2008:
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• Aug. 23 @ 8:00 PM - Cervante's in Denver, CO
• Sept. 6 @ 8:00 PM - Abbey Pub w/ Shpongle/Hallucinogen
3420 W. Grace St., Chicago, Illinois 60618 - $25.00
• Sept. 7 @ 8:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Martyrs’
3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60601 - $15
• Sept. 13 @ 8:00 PM - Aggie Theater
Fort Collins, CO, 80526
• Sept. 20 @ 8:00 PM - Zebra Cocktail Lounge in Bozeman, MT
321 E Main St, Bozeman, Montana 59715
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MANAGEMENT TCU Productions: Tyler Unland tyler@thepassageproject.com
BOOKING: The Philosophy Agency: Phil Egenthal phil@philosophyagency.com
MYSPACE www.myspace.com/thepassageproject
TECH maltech@thepassageproject.com
www.myspace.com/thepassageproject
The Passage Project “That Ill Note”
Independent
Tyler Unland has created a dance-tastic new album in “That Ill Note.” This Jamiroquai, Sound Tribe Sector 9 hybrid was designed to make you groove, no matter what mood you’re in. The sound on “That Ill Note” shifts from funky techno beats to space-jazz seamlessly and at a moment’s notice, without confusing the listener. It moves along with a kind of restless energy, too. Once you pop it in the CD player and begin jamming, you’ll wonder what happened when the music suddenly stops. Clocking in at just under an hour, “That Ill Note” is an effortless and fun listen. Though he lives in Vail, Unland moved to Woodstock, NY to record “That Ill Note.” He worked with the likes of John Medeski of Medeski, Martin and Wood and Danny Lewis of Gov’t Mule on the project; tapping into the musical resource pool of the surrounding town to help him add some new juice to the album. While Unland doesn’t re-create the genre on “That Ill Note,” he definitely brings a sweet new vibe to it that is anything but standard. The Passage Project will perform Tuesday night at the Sandbar in Vail during their CD release party for “That Ill Note.” For more information, call 970-476-4314 or visit www.sandbarvail.com.
— Charlie Owen, High Life writer
www.vaildaily.com
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