Rob Mastrianni-vocals, guitars, electric sitar, percussion
James C.-bass and backing vocals
Jake Nissly-drums
Influences
Music with a drone, passion and intensity. The Mars Volta, Jimi Hendrix, Ravi Shanker, Paco De lucia, Strunz and Fahrah, The Doors, Slayer, Oyes de Brujo, Ben Harper, Calexico, Old Santana, The Beatles, Andres Segovia, Michael Hedges, John Coltrane, Ozomatli, Megadeth, Metallica(pre-Black Album), The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Keith Caputo, Led Zepplin, Faith No More, G'n'R, native and indigenous music in all it's forms, this list could take all day.
Sounds Like
exotic, heavy, hypnotic, melodic, rhythmic, intense, psychedelic, ethnic, metal, gypsy flamenco, punk, new york city, rock
Born and bred in the basments of Brooklyn in 2000, Next Tribe has been on a far out musical journey ever since. Pushing the envelope night in and night out with one of the most original sounds in the NYC scene. From Flamenco to dance to Rock to rhythmic tribal improvisational psychedelia, clubs and crowds are drawn in by this diverse group.
Conceived in the dome of Rob Mastrianni, this ever evolving cast of rhythm junkies has helped push his gypsy world jam rock stylings to infectious levels. With mainstay bassist James Criscitiello helping to steer this wild beast, Next Tribe has won critical acclaim as well. In 2004, Next Tribe won Relix Magazine's Jam Off competition. Voted in the top 5 of over 200 nationwide entries for best new band. Jambase.com, The Village Voice and many other respected musical publications have all jumped on to support this unique hybrid with great reviews.
In the past 6 years NT has held residencies at such prestigious clubs as The Knitting Factory, Tobacco Road and The Wetlands Preserve (which they played 12 times in the last 6 months of it's beautiful existence). Regularly appearing in NYC at The Mercury Lounge, South Paw and Galapagos, to name a few. Touring guerilla style from Maine to DC to Ohio, and all stops in between, has helped to spread this sound to those eager for something fresh, something visceral and something uncontrived. They have played with Robert Randolf and the Family Band, New Deal, Lake Trout, Michael Frantis' Spearhead, The Disco Biscuts, to name a select few.
Rob has toured with Keith Caputo(of Life of Agony infamy)recording on his first solo record, Died Laughing. He also won the national Jimi Hendrix Guitar competition for the whole of the East Coast. Currently you can see Rob in the NYC subway system as he and KK have been selected to be a part of NYC's prestigious Music Under New York Program. They will be featured in a full length movie about NYC performers coming soon. You can also hear his Flamenco guitar and electric Sitar stylings on the L Word 2005 soundtrack
James was signed to an Indie Label in a band called Flood No.9. right out of high school, and has been rocking along ever since. Taking time to do sessions for the irresistibly talented Kierstin Gray.
Jake Nissly is the new blood on the scene. He's presently attending Juilliard as a music major and has toured the world. The most versatile, creative and musical drummers NT has worked with.
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Found you guys on youtube. I'm usually into death/black metal or progressive rock. Your music goes places I've never imagined before. Too bad you guys' aren't on Steve Vai's favored nations label.
Hey there James! yeah, you should def. come to the next show if you want, I'm playing with Meshell Ndegeocello at the Mercury Lounge on the 28th. I miss seeing ur face too bro!
I wanna invite you to the FULL BAND (or solo!) Open Mic that I am hosting starting Wednesday Feb 27th! It runs from 8 to Midnight (sign-up at 7:30) and is at Kenny's Castaways (157 Bleecker).
