By Andrew Place
Photos by: Blake Robertson
If you go to an EOTO show with that mindset you will undoubtedly be in for a surprise. Their music is an electronic styled journey through improvisation where nothing is set in stone. On stage they evolve musically right before your eyes without any samples or loops to fall back on. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't but that is part of the thrill of seeing these musicians who put it all on the line night after night trying to achieve pure nirvana through their almost telepathic interplay. With Jason Hann keeping time you can't help but move to the infectious sounds layered with bass and tasteful synth by the multi-talented multi-instrumentalist Michael Travis.
atmosphere permeated the night and everyone seemed to be dancing with each other. The second set brought straight improvisational fire to the stage and subsequently the dance floor. The musicians seemed to be enjoying the hell out of playing for us and watching the wild dance craze that pretty much engulfed the entire dance floor.
These guys in EOTO, even though they were superstars in one the countries biggest live acts, (Cheese), are completely down to earth and have no problem mingling with fans and taking pictures. I asked Jason Hann after the show, "You gotta tell me, man, how you get such a large sound from such a small kick drum?" Answer: "All EQ and mic selection".
Sounds like a show not to be missed...and quite refreshing to hear about musicians who are willing to chat with their fans. We'll be looking for these guys to show up in our area! Thanks for keeping us informed.
one-third of the Incident?,Good idea?,For sure. Andrew Place knows whats up.
Sounds awesome...saw them once in burlington and was not disappointed...wish i coulda been there!
Definitely an accurate review of one of the most solid pure improvisational groups I have ever seen.
Hits the nail on the head. From start to finish, the show is one mind pulsing progression with unknown turns around every corner leaving you wanting more. Keep it comin....
Iwish i made it out that night but i'll definitively be heading over to the goat head
I'd lov to go dance my lil booty off to EOTO, way to talk these boys up Place!! I've seen Cheese several times, always a good time!! Can't wait to catch these boys when they come to Burlington VT, they betta come soon:) Way to giv a good write up buddy, it really must've been pretty sweet catchn a beer with them too, huh???
What a fun band to see can't wait til they come back around my way!
sounds like a good time. that tempe crowd definitely knows how to get down and appreciate good music. awesome review, great visuals too.
these guys are awesome. can't wait to see them again. i love EOTO
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