Capitol Basement Ging Gong EP CD

Capitol Basement is a group of bonded childhood friends evolving into one of Seattle’s most popular young bands. Influenced by the Seattle scene of the 90's, rock, blues, jazz, and classical music, Capitol Basement has developed their own unique sound through original compositions.“They are a young band with old talent” - Steve Smith-Seattle Drum School.“Even without taking their age into consideration, they're great. With their age, they're phenomenal”-Bob Rivers KZOK, SeattleWhether receiving a standing ovation at the Moore Theatre, winning a battle of the bands at The Vera Project or The Experience Music Project, this cast of 15 - 16 year olds intrigues people of all generations. Capitol Basement, a band with a musical soul and a social conscience demonstrates maturity, cohesiveness, artistic passion and dedication to their instruments.Band Members Are:Kelvin Bates……… KeyboardBrian Chinn……… Lead GuitarNick Demmert…… Bass GuitarEvan Easthope…… Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, and HarmonicaKessiah Gordon….. Drums. Recent Venues Include:EMP Sky Church, Moore Theatre, Vera Project, Studio Seven, Catwalk Club, Peace Concert Series at Gas Works Park, Localpalooza, Jules Mae’s, SS Marie Antionette, and Seattle Drum School Lab, Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre, El CorazonRecent Honors: EMP Sound OFF! Finalists - Feb 25, 2006Moore Music @ the Moore Theatre - April 1, 2006KZOK 102.5 FM - Popular Vote - Song Writing Contest 10/05Studio Seven Sugarlight Productions - Battle of the Bands 12/09/05Vera Project - Underage Noise Battle of the Bands 3/05History of Capitol Basement:Members of Capitol Basement united through the Experience Arts Camps sponsored by Paul Allen’s Experience Music Project. Many were already childhood friends but through EAC, they had the opportunity to play music collaboratively with talented teachers and mentors. Their love of music and desire to improve as a group led them to The Seattle Drum School, known for it’s support of young aspiring bands. Under the instruction of Steve Smith (owner of The Seattle Drum School, drummer for Billy Moon) and Lorne Watson of Loop 2.4.3., Capitol Basement grew as a more cohesive entity…musically and personally. In October 2003, band members Kelvin Bates, Brian Chinn, Nick Demmert, Evan Easthope and Kessiah Gordon founded Capitol Basement. The name derived from the many hours spent practicing in drummer, Kessiah Gordon’s basement located on Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Although the band is making its mark above ground their roots below ground are a happy memory of where they first began playing music. Philanthropy and Community Service:Capitol Basement, in cooperation with Steve Smith, owner of the Seattle Drum School, organized and raised $3000 for victims of Hurricane Katrina. All proceeds were donated to Habitat for Humanity’s Project Home Delivery and Musician’s Village.Capitol Basement at a glanceBand members:Kelvin Bates (Lakeside School), KeyboardBrian Chinn (Edmonds-Woodway), Lead GuitarNick Demmert (University Prep), BassEvan Easthope (Bush School), Vocals, GuitarKessiah Gordon (Bush School), DrumsCD:Ging Gong, dedicated to the 21-year-old cat who was the mascot of the Seattle Drum SchoolWeb site:www.capitolbasement.net