Rare Blend - Progressive Rock Music Forum

Already suggested in this forum by flaco in October 2009: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62325. Unclear from Keishiro's reply whether he was saying that they already had been assigned to JR/F or that he was merely asking the question. Anyhow, it either went nowhere at all, or they were rejected.

However, since that post there has been another album released, so they would qualify for another evaluation (assuming that one has taken place at all of course, which at the moment is unclear...) If this is to be a repeat evaluation following a previous rejection then it would require a unanimous 'yes' vote for them to be cleared and added...but let's see what they're all about anyway, eh?

Bio from Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/rareblend

"For over 15 years, Rare Blend’s music resonates with purists as well as those who embrace a progressive multi-genre approach to original instrumental music. Pulling from a variety of influences and musical styles, Rare Blend continues to receive favorable press reviews, and radio airplay, performing at a variety of concerts and outdoor festivals, and have been invited to be included on regional and national compilation discs.

Because of their diversity and growing catalog of music, Rare Blend can be found performing on bills that range from Jazz to jam band, fusion to progressive rock. They have shared bills or have opened for the likes of David Sanborn, Special EFX, Ozric Tentacles, Tunnels, Dark Star Orchestra, Kevin Eubanks, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Spyro Gyra, Frogg Cafe, Los Lobos, and others...

Started in 1994, Rare Blend (Samalot / Holt), released their debut independent CD entitled Cinefusion as a duo. Recorded and produced by Vic Samalot and Bobbi Holt, Cinefusion received local, national, and even international college radio airplay and was performed live in small intimate venues in Ohio.

In 1998, Rare Blend expanded to a four piece with bassist/composer Jeff Scott and drummer Paul Stranahan. As a quartet, Rare Blend added additional musical texture to the original concept and took the live performance to a new level.

CD album recordings added to the catalog to date:

CINEFUSION (1995)
· INFINITY (2000)
· EVOLUTION THEORY (2002)

· STOPS ALONG THE WAY (2006) - Introduced veteran drummer (Fayreweather, Tie Die Harvest, and Wish You Were Here) Vince Broncaccio, whose talent brought a fresh nuance to the group during 2005 and 2006.

· SESSIONS (2009) With veteran drummer Ivan George, whose fusion style influenced by Billy Cobham and Dennis Chambers has brought the improvisational edge to the RB fold since 2007."

http://www.rareblend.net/

http://www.facebook.com/rareblendmusic

http://www.myspace.com/rareblend

And besides the 5 samples available from the profile page, ALL their albums are on myspace in their entirety.

http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums

Or to give the individual album links:

http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums/cinefusion-16688938

http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums/infinity-16691843

http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums/evolution-theory-16692037

http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums/stops-along-the-way-16692156

http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums/sessions-16688526

Buy their stuff at cdbaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/rareblend

Hardly needs any tubes adding really, but there is a selection here: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=rareblend

This is the one from the o.p.

And here's a few more:

And there we are.

If this band is going anywhere on PA it'll have to be in JR/F - & it certainly seems worth a shot to me. Top marks to them for providing such a wealth of samples.

Edit: flaco has made seven other posts concerning this band over the last few years, mainly in the 'Get The Word Out' forum. All have been furnished with plenty of info about the band, but only two received replies, and very brief replies at that.

Edited by yam yam - March 21 2012 at 23:56

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Prog_Traveller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 29 2005 Location: Bucks county PA Status: Offline Points: 1474	Topic: Rare Blend Posted: March 21 2012 at 19:24
	I guess these guys would fall under fusion or jazz rock. They have been around a while. YOu can hear their music on aural moon. A bunch of stuff by them is on youtube also. Here's a good intro. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTO2fw5Q1oQ

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 5814	Posted: March 21 2012 at 23:13
	Already suggested in this forum by flaco in October 2009: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62325. Unclear from Keishiro's reply whether he was saying that they already had been assigned to JR/F or that he was merely asking the question. Anyhow, it either went nowhere at all, or they were rejected. However, since that post there has been another album released, so they would qualify for another evaluation (assuming that one has taken place at all of course, which at the moment is unclear...) If this is to be a repeat evaluation following a previous rejection then it would require a unanimous 'yes' vote for them to be cleared and added...but let's see what they're all about anyway, eh? Bio from Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/rareblend "For over 15 years, Rare Blend’s music resonates with purists as well as those who embrace a progressive multi-genre approach to original instrumental music. Pulling from a variety of influences and musical styles, Rare Blend continues to receive favorable press reviews, and radio airplay, performing at a variety of concerts and outdoor festivals, and have been invited to be included on regional and national compilation discs. Because of their diversity and growing catalog of music, Rare Blend can be found performing on bills that range from Jazz to jam band, fusion to progressive rock. They have shared bills or have opened for the likes of David Sanborn, Special EFX, Ozric Tentacles, Tunnels, Dark Star Orchestra, Kevin Eubanks, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Spyro Gyra, Frogg Cafe, Los Lobos, and others... Started in 1994, Rare Blend (Samalot / Holt), released their debut independent CD entitled Cinefusion as a duo. Recorded and produced by Vic Samalot and Bobbi Holt, Cinefusion received local, national, and even international college radio airplay and was performed live in small intimate venues in Ohio. In 1998, Rare Blend expanded to a four piece with bassist/composer Jeff Scott and drummer Paul Stranahan. As a quartet, Rare Blend added additional musical texture to the original concept and took the live performance to a new level. CD album recordings added to the catalog to date: CINEFUSION (1995) · INFINITY (2000) · EVOLUTION THEORY (2002) · STOPS ALONG THE WAY (2006) - Introduced veteran drummer (Fayreweather, Tie Die Harvest, and Wish You Were Here) Vince Broncaccio, whose talent brought a fresh nuance to the group during 2005 and 2006. · SESSIONS (2009) With veteran drummer Ivan George, whose fusion style influenced by Billy Cobham and Dennis Chambers has brought the improvisational edge to the RB fold since 2007." http://www.rareblend.net/ http://www.facebook.com/rareblendmusic http://www.myspace.com/rareblend And besides the 5 samples available from the profile page, ALL their albums are on myspace in their entirety. http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums Or to give the individual album links: http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums/cinefusion-16688938 http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums/infinity-16691843 http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums/evolution-theory-16692037 http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums/stops-along-the-way-16692156 http://www.myspace.com/rareblend/music/albums/sessions-16688526 Buy their stuff at cdbaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/rareblend Hardly needs any tubes adding really, but there is a selection here: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=rareblend This is the one from the o.p. And here's a few more: And there we are. If this band is going anywhere on PA it'll have to be in JR/F - & it certainly seems worth a shot to me. Top marks to them for providing such a wealth of samples. Edit: flaco has made seven other posts concerning this band over the last few years, mainly in the 'Get The Word Out' forum. All have been furnished with plenty of info about the band, but only two received replies, and very brief replies at that. Edited by yam yam - March 21 2012 at 23:56

Prog_Traveller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 29 2005 Location: Bucks county PA Status: Offline Points: 1474	Posted: March 22 2012 at 22:49
	Wow, there are artists on here who are barely prog at all(ie Tori Amos and probably some jam bands)and yet there is this big long process and discussion and then you guys have to vote etc etc. I don't get it but I hope they get in.