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STS9 (SOUND TRIBE SECTOR 9) IN CONCERT:
STS9 take fans to groovy new stratospheres with impassioned performances and a unique mix of EDM, jazz, and psychedelic rock. The group prefers building a vibe to showing off with flashy flourishes, but these rockers know their instruments -- each memberÕs instrumental prowess is on full display at all times. Drummer Zach Velmer and percussionist Jeffree Lerner combine acoustic and electronic rhythms to create a larger-than-life beat. Bassist Alana Rocklin gets heads bobbing and bodies swaying with her tasty, swinging basslines. And keyboardist David Phipps and guitarist Hunter Brown alternate between smooth leads and effects-drenched rhythm chords to keep things moving and grooving. Altogether STS9 has loaded up their funky spaceship with a killer sound system and their most immersive laser-light show yet, promising to take ticket buyers on an interstellar ride during their 2015 tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Formed in Atlanta in 1998, the original STS9 (short for Sound Tribe Sector 9) lineup featured Hunter Brown (guitar/midi), David Phipps (keys), Zach Velmer (drums), and David Murphy (bass/midi). The group soon released their debut album Interplanetary Escape Vehicle (1999), gaining attention for their mastery of jazz, funk, and electronica. Percussionist Jeffree Lerner came on board a year later and brought fleshed-out dance influences, which featured prominently on their 2000 sophomore effort Offered Schematics Suggesting Peace. The band then opened for superstars like Snoop Dogg, NAS, and Bassnectar before headlining tours of their own that fueled their growing reputation for stellar live performances. After David Murphy left the group in 2014, the band reached out to long-time friend and seasoned touring bassist Alana Rocklin to handle the low end. The refreshed lineup continues to bring mind-expanding music and far-out laser-light spectaculars to arenas and festivals around the world, converting more and more fans each step of the way.
Friday night was unfortunate with the sound issues. But all in all STS9 is one of the greatest and most intriguing bands you will ever see. Cant wait till they come back, one of my favorites!!
STS9 killing it, the location, the weather, INCREDIBLE
Love STS9 and their sound but add this beautiful venue and you have magic. Do this again soon!
Concert was more like a festival, almost six hours long- it was amazing! Venue was incredible, would recommend bands and venue to everyone!!
Sts9 is one of the best jam bands I have ever seen. They never disappoint and I never miss their shows. The show they played at house of blues in Boston last Wednesday was probably one of the best shows I’ve ever scene them do they changed it up and made it super immersive rock and funk electronically driven my mind was blown and they started their first set with one of the songs I was hoping to hear. What an incredible night. After the foundation room afternoon party I actually got to meet them. They are so kind and polite to their fans.
Amazing venue!! And such an incredible show put on by STS9!!
This is a highly recommended band that always comes to please the crowd. Remarkable lighting and amazing musical talent. Any show I have ever attended has a wonderful crowd with a real good vibe. If you think you might enjoy this, don't cheat yourself dive in feet first and go dance!
Always a good show when STS9 is performing. Plus I love the Egyptian room.
Meeting the band was Amazing!! Some of the BEST live music being played today. They are AMAZING!!! If you have never been to a show it is a MUST SEE!! Thanks for everything!!
Setlist was great. Lighting was amazing. Overall best concert I've attended in a while.
The venue and staff was amazing. STS9 was out of this world
Music and light show was ON POINT! This was my first time and without a doubt not my last time seeing them live!
STS9 was amazing Saturday night in Grand Rapids. They played what I thought was a full set only to realize they were taking an intermission. When they came back there was more energy in the whole room. One of the best concerts for me this year. Thanks for the show
best live band touring every year,!,, new bass player very cool on the low end
The firest of STS9 shows! :) Absolutely melted our faces; left us wanting more in the best of ways.
As always, top level musicianship and an awesome show. Went both nights and each night was great!!!!
Staff was very friendly and helpful and Sound Tribe killed it all three nights.
Although the show at the Masonic was a bit undersold, the band never wavered in their artistic vision and intensity. Saturday's show was fantastic and contained a lot of newer songs heavily woven with classics. It made for a unique presentation of new material and kept things fresh for those fans closely following the Fall Tour. Sunday's show at The Fillmore was nothing short of an all-timer. The band and crowd were fired up and ready to go the distance. It was one incredible moment after the next. STS9 continues to push themselves forward and their dedication to their craft is received with great appreciation from their fans- new and old.
Always an amazing show <3 deepest gratitude. Can't wait to see them again! My 15th show
Amazing show...crowd even better. Best show I have seen at this venue as well.
