Thursday, March 11th 2010 | Door 8pm Show 9pm

From the band’s myspace page:

The Brand New Life is a young band based out of Greensboro and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The bands unique instrumentation and appreciation of world and cultural music creates an organic sound that embodies the energy of life and the universe. The band has spent time studying and drawing from inspirations that include the ancient rhythms of Africa, the sophistication of improvised jazz, the traditions and heritage of New Orleans, the grooves of Funk, and the spirit of classical Indian music. Lead vocalist, Jared Mankoff, also plays Tuba and percussion. Casey Cranford plays alto, tenor, and soprano saxophones. Walter Fancourt also plays saxophones and flute. The percussionists, Daniel Yount and Evan Frierson have studied many forms of world percussion, and can be seen playing anything from traditional drum set and congas, to african dun dun, tambora, cuica, bells, shakeres, and tambourines. Ben Rayle adds state of the art futuristic elements to the sound with his electric guitar and effects. Seth Barden plays upright and electric basses, and is well versed in jazz and classical musicianship. The Brand New Life’s sound is fresh and unique, and their repertoire of original music is impressive and adventurous. Their work is appreciated by music lovers of many different styles and genres.