Entrain Rocks Reston
Evan, Lenny, Tommy, Sam, Alex, and Dann form the New England musical sensation, Entrain.Entrain rocked Reston Town Center on August 19 where they played a free show. Evoking a dancing frenzy and, at one point, a conga line, the boys tore it up on stage with their infectious rhythms driven by outstanding percussion and a lively horn section.
Ok, this is my first shameless plug. I have an unnatural attachment to this great, funky band from Martha's Vineyard and I happen to co-coordinate this concert series. Below is some info from a press release I distributed in advance of this gig:
Entrain plays a funky mix of blues, reggae, calypso, zydeco, jazz, and funk—sometimes several of these genres within the same song! They've been gaining awards, airplay, and fans across the country with their infectious rhythms and raw energy. Hailing from Martha’s Vineyard, Entrain has taken to the road to promote their newest live album, Entrain Live Volume Two: Right Away People.
Formed by drummer Tom Major in 1993, Entrain is a group of veteran musicians whose upbeat, rhythm-driven songs always pack the dance floor. All multi-instrumentalists, they masterfully blend guitar, keyboard, trombone, saxophone, a variety of percussion, and solid vocals to create their eclectic sound. In addition to their latest release, Entrain has five studio albums and another live album. Their song, “Dancin’ in the Light,” currently is featured in a national television commercial for Sylvania light bulbs. They have a Boston Music Award under their belts for Best Live Show and have been named Best Regional Band in New England by the Boston Tab Newspaper readers’ choice. Come aboard the Entrain!
Entrain plays a funky mix of blues, reggae, calypso, zydeco, jazz, and funk—sometimes several of these genres within the same song! They've been gaining awards, airplay, and fans across the country with their infectious rhythms and raw energy. Hailing from Martha’s Vineyard, Entrain has taken to the road to promote their newest live album, Entrain Live Volume Two: Right Away People.
Formed by drummer Tom Major in 1993, Entrain is a group of veteran musicians whose upbeat, rhythm-driven songs always pack the dance floor. All multi-instrumentalists, they masterfully blend guitar, keyboard, trombone, saxophone, a variety of percussion, and solid vocals to create their eclectic sound. In addition to their latest release, Entrain has five studio albums and another live album. Their song, “Dancin’ in the Light,” currently is featured in a national television commercial for Sylvania light bulbs. They have a Boston Music Award under their belts for Best Live Show and have been named Best Regional Band in New England by the Boston Tab Newspaper readers’ choice. Come aboard the Entrain!
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What's with the name, you ask? According to drummer Tom Major, he was reading the book, Drumming at the Edge of Magic, by Mickey Hart and came across the term "entrainment" which Hart used to describe the event that takes place when a group of drummers/musicians are all “locked” into a groove. Thus, the name entrain and a great band was born.
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