Due to massive demand from the clamoring horde of heavy-psyche rock, proto-metal, and Poobah fans world-wide, Poobah’s Let Me In vinyl edition has seen a second pressing and is now back in stock at Ripple Music and the labels dedicated group of distributors. Earlier this year, the award-winning multi-colored vinyl edition of Let Me In sold out, yet the calls and orders continued to come in. Second and all subsequent pressings are on classic sleek and sexy black wax, and like the first pressing of the double LP, include a download code that allows access to two additional tracks that can otherwise only be found on the CD edition.
Not to rest on the laurels of past successes, Jim Gustafson is currently leading Poobah into the future with a fresh new album aimed for a late 2011 release. But for more current Poobah revelry, catch the band as they assail the senses throughout Ohio this summer!
Times and locations are subject to change – for up to the minute details, visit: www.poobahband.com
July 16th: Mud Mayhem Festival – Logan, OH 7:00pm July 22nd: Lemon Grove – Youngstown, OH 9:00pm July 23rd: Iron Saddle Rock Club – Akron, OH 9:00pm July 30th: Charlyfest 3 – Toledo, OH 6:00pm Aug. 6th: Fishbone Grill (Alzheimers Benefit) – Vienna, WV 4:00pm Aug. 13th: Birdies Rec – Sebring, OH 8:00pm Aug. 19th: YRRH Rockfest (Jam night) – Youngstown, OH 5:00pm Aug. 20th: YRRH Rockfest – Youngstown, OH 10:00pm
I don’t think I’ve ever heard a band from Portugal before checking out the new one from Black Bombaim. If there’s more shit like this going on there I may have a new vacation destination. These guys give Tia Carrera a run for their money in the mega-tripped out Jimidelic jam department. Equal parts Band Of Gypsys and Experience, Black Bombaim have an outstanding rhythmic groove that prevents the session from getting stale.
There are only 2 songs on the LP – “Side A” and “Side B,” both about 20 minutes long and recorded totally live. “Side A” starts off with some hellish feedback before settling into an almost Cactus-like boogie then morphs into a “Dirt” Stooges groove. “Side B” is faster and crazier. They must have re-upped during a break and decided to really let loose.
For a 3-piece they have a very full sound. “Acid Guitar Dropper” Ricardo’s tortured Strat howls and shrieks in the best way possible. “Bass Driver” Tojo and “Drum Smasher” Senra protect the beat but are fluid enough to maintain an ever expanding hydroponic groove. Chances are these guys have smoked a lot of dope and listened to Fela more than once.
There are only 300 copies of this LP, so track one down pronto. You can listen to the whole thing on their myspace page, but it’s totally lame listening to this kind of music through a computer. Shell out some bucks and do it up the right way.
Hot on the heels of their blistering new release "Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden," JPT Scare Band have been tearing through vinyl sales with abandon. Perhaps it's that glorious two-tone, psychedelic vinyl? Perhaps it's the gatefold cover and trippy artwork? Nah, it's the intense, legendary guitar-work of Terry Swope and the crushing rhythm section of Paul Grigsby and Jeff Litrell.
But rather than have us toot the band's horn, we thought we'd let others lead the JPT parade.
JPT Scare Band "Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden."
"Each track sizzles with nostalgia, with fuzzy guitars, gritty vocals, and extended jam sessions that instantly transport you to what feels like a Hendrix concert. Everything grooves in its own right. . . will undoubtedly dazzle fans of classic blues rock. Terry Swope has got to be one of the world's most underrated guitarists!
If you miss the glory days of Cream, Deep Purple, and Jimi Hendrix, you have to check out these uncovered gems from JPT Scare Band." -- Bill's Music Forum and the Rock and Roll Report.
"The trio veers between Cream and Grand Funk Railroad." -- Tom Harrison, Quick Spins, The Province Newspaper
"Acid Blues Is the White Man's Burden, seven lengthy psychedelic bluesy rock stompers (nine of the vinyl version) that come howling out of the speakers. This is Classic Rock from the Golden Age! Holds its own against their famous niche sharers, such as Cream, Ten Years After, Rory Gallagher and the mighty Led Zeppelin. Singer Swope has the swagger and the chops, and the rhythm tandem of Jeff Littrel and Grigsby are solid and smooth. It just goes to show that it's never too late to be recognized as an interesting chapter in the Big Book of Rawk." -- Here Comes the Flood
"A Gem to treasure. Let the hypnotic music swirl around you. For anyone who wishes to delve into the heritage of the current crop of stoner bands, this is an unmissible compilation. Terry Swope rivals some of the day's greats including Clapton and Hendrix. JPT Scare band are the unsung heroes of the cult rock scene and now they have decided to remind the world of their phenomenal abilities. "Long Day," is fresh, a great introduction to the band. Centerpiece "Stone House Blues" recalls the excellent Led Zeppelin at the BBC disc with it's loose and thundering bass. "I've Been Waiting" has a riff so heavy it could be encased in lead. Sits comfortably along side Black Sabbath." -- Sonic Abuse
"Album of the Day!" - Roadburn.com
"Acid Blues is the White Man’s Burden is without question one of the most natural sounding and charismatic records I’ve heard this year. At once celebrating what they were and what they are in a way few bands can actually pull off convincingly. Littrell, Grigsby and Swope show remarkable chemistry. Swope’s leads are not to be understated. The soul in what he does is so up front it’ll bring a tear to your eye. JPT Scare Band are able to harness what made heavy ‘70s rock so influential without sounding like they’re ripping anyone off, including themselves. If you’re not moved by the way these three players work together in the jammed-out last minutes of “I’ve Been Waiting,” you’re just not getting the point. Acid Blues is the White Man’s Burden might be a sleeper, but for those who discover it, it’s treasure." -- The Obelisk
"Compiled from studio outtakes spanning over 35 years, that this album hangs together so coherently and is wall to wall with the highest quality tuneage is a testament to just how incredible this band really is. An orgasmic display of sonic abuse from guitarist Terry Swope. Fuck me, this guy is a lost gem!!! Blazing with a technique that would make most big haired 80's shredders shit their pants but grooving with a feel that would make Billy Gibbons weep, Swope lays on note after note of pure class. This is certainly no one man band though, bassist Paul Grigsby lays down such a filthy groove that you want to take a shower afterwards and drummer Jeff Litrell swings like an aging virgin's nut sack!!! The charm of JPT Scare Band...it's passion that is both seductive and enthralling and a passion that seems unabated by years in the undergrowth." -- Sleeping Shaman
After Taking on BP Oil with their Video, "Not My Fault", JPT Scare Band Auction Rare, Original Test Pressing to Benefit Families Affected by the Gulf Disaster
Legendary rockers, JPT Scare Band, have opened ears and turned critics heads with their dynamic new album, Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden. Hailed by The Obelisk as "one of the most natural and charismatic records this year", JPT Scare Band have put together an album that celebrates the band's history and their present. Now, after the success of their world-wide video premiere, "Not My Fault," and their sarcastic attack of BP's denial of responsibility for the Gulf Coast Disaster, JPT are making the ultimate record collectible available to the public--with all proceeds going to benefit those families affected by the Oil Spill.
Starting Monday, July 12th, JPT Scare Band and Ripple Music will be auctioning off the only available original test pressing of Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden. This is the only copy that will ever be made available to the public, and it is only being done to benefit Gulf Coast Relief. Follow the link below to take part in the auction for this rarest-of-rare-piece of JPT Scare Band history, help out a worthwhile cause and help the band stick it to BP Oil one more time. And while you're at it, check out the video for "Not My Fault" leave your thoughts, and pass it on to your friends.
With Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden, JPT Scare Band have created a sound equally heavy in hard rocking blues as it was tripped out in psychedelia.Hailed as one of the "lost pioneers of Heavy Metal” by Classic Rock Magazine, JPT Scare Band has seen a resurgence of interest by fans of 1970’s heavy fuzzed out rock.
The auction for the rare "Acid Blues" test pressing will last for one week only. Once it's gone, it's gone! Don't miss out on this chance to win this part of rock and roll history. The rarest JPT collectible you will ever find! www.ripple-music.com
"Each track sizzles with nostalgia, with fuzzy guitars, gritty vocals, and extended jam sessions. Everything grooves in its own right. Terry Swope has got to be one of the world's most underrated guitarists! If you miss the glory days of Cream, Deep Purple, and Jimi Hendrix, you have to check out these uncovered gems from JPT Scare Band." -- Bill's Music Forum and the Rock and Roll Report.
"Acid Blues Is the White Man's Burden is Classic Rock from the Golden Age! Holds its own against their famous niche sharers, such as Cream, Ten Years After, Rory Gallagher and the mighty Led Zeppelin." -- Here Comes the Flood
"A Gem to treasure! This is an unmissable compilation. JPT Scare band are the unsung heroes of the cult rock scene and now they have decided to remind the world of their phenomenal abilities." -- Sonic Abuse
"Album of the Day!" - Roadburn.com
"Acid Blues is the White Man’s Burden is without question one of the most natural sounding and charismatic records I’ve heard this year. Littrell, Grigsby and Swope show remarkable chemistry. Swope’s leads are not to be understated, the soul in what he does is so up front it’ll bring a tear to your eye. Acid Blues is the White Man’s Burden might be a sleeper, but for those who discover it, it’s treasure." -- The Obelisk
This is the first release on The Ripple Effect’s home grown label, Ripple Music, but before you start yelling about nepotism let me set the record straight. I have nothing to do with the label. Racer and Pope are in California and I’m over here in Brooklyn, NY. We’ve never met. What brought us all together is a mutual love of kick ass heavy rock, especially obscure stuff from the 1970’s and it doesn’t get more obscure than the JPT Scare Band. Truth (and Janey) be told, I’d be drooling all over this even if I wasn’t lucky enough to be associated with the Ripple crew.
With that public service announcement out of the way, let’s get down to business of talking about Acid Blues Is The White Man's Burden, a collection of unreleased gem’s from these acid rock freaks. If you’ve never heard the JPT Scare Band before, you’re in for a treat. This is the stuff that weirdos who like the Tommy Bolin-era of The James Gang (like Pope) cream over. Guys who own over 100 hours of UFO bootlegs, including the Paul Chapman years (like Racer). Losers who wish that Fuzzy Duck made a 2nd album (yours truly). This album will sit proudly next to your worn out Leaf Hound, Dust, Budgie and Ram Jam albums.
“Long Day” is the first song and has a more commercial feel than some of their other material, but at 7 minutes and with a typically blistering guitar solo from Terry Swope, there was no chance this song was ever gonna get on the radio. “Not My Fault” is a catchy mid-tempo ditty with a laid back Blind Faith groove and some “Hey Jude” inspired background vocals at the end.
If those 2 songs aren’t your cup of tea, then chances are the rest of it will be. “Death Letter 2001” is a raunchy take on the old Son House classic. This is pure power trio blues rock. Terry lays down some furious licks over a powerful rhythm section featuring some truly filthy bass playing. “Stone House Blues” and “Amy’s Blue Day” are slow ones captured live and dirty in the garage. “I’ve Been Waiting” is almost 10 minutes of guitar orgy ecstasy that sounds like Tommy Bolin sitting in with Budgie.
The title track is the official anthem of JPT Scare Band. Acid Blues has been this bands burden since the early 70’s. Their toil is our reward.
--Woody
Buy here on CD or double colored LP, gatefold vinyl: JPT Scare Band
Here's the World-wide Premiere of the JPT Scare Band New Video, "Not My Fault. " Takes Aim at BP and Their Denial of Involvement in the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster
Legendary rockers, JPT Scare Band, released some of the most collectible psychedelic/acid rock of all time, and now they're about to release their first ever music video. Banded together during the tumultuous years of the early 70’s, JPT Scare Band fused a sound equally heavy in hard rocking blues as it was tripped out in psychedelia, creating a sound so imposing that it perfectly reflected the emotions of the era.Hailed as one of the "lost pioneers of Heavy Metal” by Classic Rock Magazine, JPT Scare Band has seen a resurgence of interest by fans of 1970’s heavy fuzzed out rock.
Now, on the heels of the release of their new album, "Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden" on Ripple Music, JPT will unveil their first ever music video for the new JPT classic, "Not My Fault," a song written by JPT in the '70's but never recorded until the early 2000's. The video makes direct use of the song's title and biting sarcastic edge as it assails BP for their denial of any blame for the Gulf Oil Spill disaster. The video is thought provoking and inflammatory, in addition to being a good 'ol rock video, with tons of never before seen footage of JPT Scare Band doing what they do best.
Released as a special event, "Not My Fault," will makes it's exclusive debut as a limited world-wide premiere on some of rock's finest websites.
Starting Monday, June 14th and for one week, the new JPT Scare Band video can be found only at these fine sites.
If the video touches a nerve with you, including it's poignant ending, please pass it on. Let's create a ruckus in BP's world. The song "Not My Fault," and the album, Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden can be found at Ripple Music, www.ripple-music.com.
Welcome to May and Spring is in full swing, flowers are bloomin' like crazy and the happy little elves at Ripple Music are preparing for a summer full of releases!
We'll be seeing our first official release hitting the streets on June 22nd, 2010 in the form of JPT Scare Band's Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden. The heavily fuzzed out blues-based rock outfit has worked hand in hand with Ripple Music in the song selection and the album art to fully encapsulate the bands (in)glorious history as the unsung heroes of proto-metal. Coming on the heals of the widely acclaimed self-released album Rumdum Daddy, Acid Blues will be available in deluxe CD digipak, digital download, and multi-colored double 12" vinyl formats. The vinyl edition will also include two bonus tracks for your listening pleasure! Follow the link to hear more from this painfully obscure classic rock outfit! http://www.reverbnation.com/user/login#/jptscareband
Vancouver's beloved alienists on the path of self discovery, Fen, are preparing for the release of their fourth album, Trails Out of Gloom. The epic album of brooding and hauntingly beautiful songs will hit the streets on July 13th with the band working the road in support of the disc. Initially, Trails will be available in deluxe CD digipak and digital download formats, but plans are underway for a follow up 12" vinyl release. To hear some advanced tracks, please follow this link . . . http://www.reverbnation.com/user/login#/fen
Bay Area singer/songwriter, Kevin Beadles, also has an album available for the masses of happy and hungry music listeners. You Can't Argue With Water will officially hit the streets through Ripple Music on July 13th, 2010, featuring well crafted songs that are highlighted by thought provoking lyrics. The album will be available in CD digipak and digital download formats. For some samples of Kevin's work, follow the link . . .http://www.reverbnation.com/user/login#/kevinbeadles
Ripple Music is also proud to announce the release of the 1972 lost classic, Let Me In, from Poobah. Featuring the guitar wizardry of Jim Gustafson, Poobah has milled about in the same circles as classic rock icons Hawkwind, Blue Cheer, and Iron Butterfly. This deluxe re-issue will be available in jewel case CD, digital download, and multi-colored double 12" vinyl formats . . . and all will include bonus tracks from "lost tapes" of the Let Me In recording sessions. Look for the album this summer, and in the meantime, feel free to listen to some of the music that you have missed over the years . . . http://www.reverbnation.com/user/login#/poobah
Finally, Modern Day Moonshine has submitted the cover art and the album title for their long-awaited follow up to their self-titled EP from last year. Refuge follows the same big sky, open land path that this trio has walked for the past five years . . . but with a fresh burst of energy and a focused approach. Refuge will initially be available in CD digipak and digital download formats, but we're not ruling out a vinyl edition in the near future.
Ripple Music has also come to agreements with the Santa Barbara modern rock outfit, Tripdavon, to re-release their latest album, Sketches From Silence, in a deluxe format filled with unreleased tracks and bonus material. And, as of this writing, the label has also come to a verbal handshake with classic proto-metallers, Iron Claw, from the UK to release their first collection of studio material since their classic self-titled 70's release.
2010 promises to be an exciting year with a ton of great music, so tune in frequently, or simply sign up to our mailing list and get the 411 before anyone else!
That's all for now . . . and remember, if you're not listening to it loud, you're not listening to it right!
With a new album coming soon, the inagural album for our very own label, Ripple Music, we couldn't pass up the chance to have the JPT gents come on by the office and chat with us about their amazing music that has made them legends. Joining us for some afternoon sun, a few cool ones, and some great conversation about the acid guitar rock that turns our heads, were guitar legend Terry Swope and bassist extraordinare, Paul Grigsby.
What have been your musical epiphany moments?
Paul: The first time I heard "Please Please Me," by the Beatles, and I heard that bass line when they sing, "I know you never even tried girl". Paul plays something like an AA-DD-A or maybe it's a DD GGD but it sounded so cool I thought I need to learn to play the bass immediately. I was 11 and borrowed a bass from my friend Dennis Giangreco immediately. His mom was pissed since she bought it for him to play and it wound up at my house.
Terry: The Beatles - Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - This music altered my reality. Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced? - This music created a new reality. Return To Forever - Hymn To The Seventh Galaxy - Bill Connors on guitar truly scared me. Jeff Beck - Blow By Blow - Simply beautiful guitar playing. Allan Holdsworth - Road Games - OH MY GOD! Bela Bartok - String Quartet #5 - Where the brave dare not go!
Talk to us about the song-writing process for you. What comes first, the idea? A riff? The lyrics? How does it all fall into place?
P: Usually it's just a mood or a mind set that moves in like a weather front or something and then I tend to follow it. Lots of experimenting or hammering tends to clean things up after I get the basics figured out.
T. Anything can bring on a song. Most often something comes when I'm sitting with an instrument and simply playing around. After something sticks I'll usually let it gestate and return to it from time to time until I'm satisfied.
Where do you look for continuing inspiration? New ideas, new motivation?
P: Living things tend to help, people, natural phenomenon, morepeople, animals and plants and thunderstorms, maybe a conversationor something overheard. It's pretty random for me.
T. Fighting with my spouse and children is always fertile ground. Also politics and religion seem to provoke me into expressing myself.
Genre's are so misleading and such a way to pigeonhole bands. Without resorting to labels, how would you describe your music?
P: Mainly just fun music to play, for me that is. I guess I have always got stuck on the concept of "melt music". I have always wanted to do music that would melt and flow, sometimes in front of those fours and sometimes behind but always melting. There used to be a whole lotta melting going on, if you know what I mean. I used to rant to Terry and Jeff about melt music. I really love Felix Papalardi's stuff. He is one of the real melt gods and Jack Cassidy! That guy is way into those levels.
T: It's pretty self-indulgent.
What is you musical intention? What are you trying to express or get your audience to feel?
P: Well, I just like to get it out of me and my gut and when I can get it out in a loud way with my buddies, well that's my intention. At least that's kind of how it is when we do play. We mainly have been recording with very little audience interaction so maybe it would be different if we played to a room full.
T: For starters see my answer above. I'm not sure it's any of my business what people feel.
The business of music is a brutal place. Changes in technology have made it easier than ever for bands to get their music out, but harder than ever to make a living? What are your plans to move the band forward? How do you stay motivated in this brutal business? P: We'll just keep plugging along just like we have been, no big> > deal and no big deals. No big headaches either. We are actually in the black, (sounds dark doesn't it?) and the plastic is paying for itself. That's pretty motivating. We aren't trying to make it in the normal sense of the word. We just figure we have made it and every time we get together and make up more of this stuff we are continuing to "make it" in the business. There are probably a lot of famous people out there who have made it in many people's eyes but in their own minds and hearts have not. We, on the other hand,feel we have made what we set out to make and will go on doing that as long as we keep enjoying playing together.
T: Paying for food and shelter is a great motivator. As for brutality you gotta be kidding - There are several billion people suffering through wars, famine, repression and reruns of Happy Days.
Come on, share with us a couple of your great, Spinal Tap, rock and roll moments?
P: I remember playing a loud smokey gig and noticing a small round table in front of the stage with two guys and two girls sitting there having drinks. We were slamming away at something and I wanted a better look at that bunch so I jumped off the stage, onto their table. It was a bit messy when all the drinks went flying but I kept playing and for some reason was able to do it without hurting anybody, including myself. They let me finish the song and didn't try to kick my ass so I guess it went well.
Another time I found myself at odds with my Hofner bass copy so I> took it to the gig and in the middle of an exceptionally raucous number I threw it on the concrete floor, (no stage at the gig) and proceeded to chop it into pieces with a big axe. It was a crowd pleaser and I enjoyed the hell out of it too. I forgot about all the foam I shoved into the f-hole until it was flying all over the room with every swing of the axe.
P: We drove all night to play the next day in Hobbs, NM. The trailer they gave us had been trashed by the previous occupants. I especially liked the footprints on the ceiling of the kitchen; footprints made from human waste.
Another time on an isolated stretch of Kansas highway we ran out of gas during a blizzard. I walked to the Interstate and hitchhiked to a gas station and got back in time to save my buddies from freezing to death. And I kissed a girl on break once. At least I think she was a girl.
What makes a great song?
P: Good question. There are so many and you know it when it hits you but how do you get to that point, I guess that's the question right? I don't really know. I have to leave that to the really great song writers.
T: Its ability to make an instant connection with the listener.
What piece of your music are particularly proud of?
P: There are a few things I like, there's "Jerry's Blues," "Burn in Hell" is probably my all time favorite but a lot of that has to do with how Terry and I wrote the first parts of it before he and Jeff finished up the lyrics. It was a very sober and honest moment in music for me, at the risk of being a corn ball. I really like "I've Been Waiting" too (on the forth coming Ripple release Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden). That sounds a lot like a song you might hear and what the heck, we actually wrote it!!!! But "Ramona" is a blast to play and I like floating around on the bass. I don't know, we have a bunch of stuff like" Theme From the Monsters Holiday." That is one tune that scares the shit out of me sometimes. I like that one a lot.
T: A couple of my personal favorites are "King Rat" and "Don't Count Me Out".
Vinyl, CD, or digital? What's your format of choice?
P: I don't care really. It's not like our stuff requires some exceptional recording setup. We could have a truck falling crashing into a glass store during one of our songs and you might not even notice it. Our music breathes but not in an airy way, more like somebody running for their life from some huge dark, shadowy beast, 666 feet tall, gaining on you every step. We like the Spinal Tap 11 bit. We'd turn it up to 12 if it went to 12. I am more concerned about what system I use to play the plastic, vinyl or mp3.
T: I like them all.
Check out JPT's last album, Rumdum Daddy and don't miss the deluxe double-colored, gatefold LP, Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden, coming soon from Ripple Music. www.ripple-music.com
and don't miss the deluxe double-colored, gatefold LP, Acid Blues is the White Man's Burden, coming soon from Ripple Music.