Matt Gader...........Guitar
Luke Stone...........Drums
Andy Kroeker.......Bass
Ken Lovern...........Organ, Keyboards
Influences
Sounds Like
king crimson, return to forever, yes, rush, frank zappa, umphrey's mcgee, rage against the machine, tool, phish, aquarium rescue unit, mr. bungle, herman szobel, medeski martin and wood, weather report, don caballero...
Cosmopolitics is a four piece band based out of Lawrence, Kansas. At a live show, you'll catch them producing mainly original music, blending many diverse styles such as progressive rock, jazz fusion, funk, and electronica. Cosmopolitics have been playing for about 4 years, building a strong song repertoire and local fan base. Their music is described by many as improvisational progressive rock, or "21st-century improg."
The band ventured through the northwest this previous fall and played many local and Midwestern gigs, as well as the Wakarusa, and Summer Camp music festival. The intensity of their live performances varies from loud and powerful to mellow and calm, but the group never loses the backbone of a strong groove and interesting melodic progression. The compositions of this band stylistically meld the nuances of each member’s range of influences, including Rush, Frank Zappa, Tool, Led Zeppelin, early Yes, Umphree’s Mcgee, and many more. They also incorporates a wide variety of sometimes unexpected or obscure covers into their live shows, drawing from many creative musicians and composers.
For Booking:
Luke Stone
125 w. South Park
Lawrence, KS 66044
Lukestone2001@yahoo.com
Background:
Callin on Cosmo to help spread the word: Music for the masses Sunday Oct. 5. All day music festival at South Park 11th and Mass. Lawrence, KS. Admission is free. Acts include DOJO, The Yards and Billy the Squirrel. The event is also a CD pre release party for DOJO's Studiojo album due in November. Get an advance copy for $5 at the show. This is the end of summer jam. Outside one last time to send off a great summer. DOJO plays at 7pm. Visit musicforthemasseslawrence. com for maps and more.
Don't forget to come out and support the doggies and incredible local and regional up and coming talent at Dogstock-The Musical Celebration of the Dogs August 14-17 ... Only $60 donation per car for all four days and nights including park by camping on 81 beautiful shady acres of Osage County Kansas private property located between Pomona Lake and Melvern Lake! Only an hour from KC, Lawrence, Topeka and the bargain of the year. All talent, sound and lights are donated thanks to many caring musicians, techs and other volunteers to benefit the AARF Humane Sanctuary.
It's true, Cosmopolitics is closing a 3 band show on Thursday, July 24 at Crosstown Station. July 24. July 24. The Roger Pitts trio will be playing first with the very happening Go-Go Ray on Drums. The Anderson / Easley Project (Great musicians from New Orleans will be playing second with some help for KC musicians). Cosmopolitics will close out the show. $6 cover. $2 admission with a Moe ticket Stub (Moe after party).
Crosstown Station 1522 McGee Street Kansas City, MO 64108 United States
Looks like Cosmo is doing a show at Crosstown Station on Thursday, July 31. Roger Pitts trio with drum sensation Go Go Ray open the show. Dave Easley and Dave Anderson with Ken Lovern and Luke Stone will play a jam set. Then Cosmopolitics will take the evening home with a rare KC appearance. More info to come.
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yo fucking sick show at summer camp! I only caught that second night! I was rocking the jester hat anyways I loved your tripped out jams! intill next time later peace p. s sick primus cover forrrr sure
Can't seem to take idio-sin-chronic out of my cd player... its like crack, very addictive. If you'all are ever in the mood to visit Chi-Town I'd be more than happy to put up posters or pass out pamphlets at shows. ~All the Best
