Disco Biscuits on Tour
Godfathers of the modern jam band movement, the Disco Biscuits emerged out of Philadelphia in 1995 and quickly became one of the most successful independent bands in the country. The quartet -- originally comprised of guitarist and vocalist Jon "The Barber" Gutwillig, bassist and vocalist Marc Brownstein, keyboardist Ben Hayflick (replaced by Aron Magner in 1995), and drummer Sam Altman (later replaced by Allen Aucoin in 2005) -- is famous for bridging the gap between electronica and psychedelic rock, creating an entire genre known as "trance fusion." Drawing on elements from two seemingly disparate music genres, their compelling rhythms and complex blend of classical, jazz, funk, techno, and soul have mesmerized fans for decades. Not long after the release of their debut album, 1996's Encephalus Crime, the Disco Biscuits toured with the likes of the Jerry Garcia Band, Morphine and The Black Crowes. Since then, they've released 18 albums and two EPs -- an impressive feat for a band with no affiliation to a mainstream record label. Join the Disco Biscuits on tour as they retake the stage in 2022 to experience an epic show that redefines musical performance and artistic expression. Their famous concerts are known to absolutely rock the socks off audiences with over three hours of live, improvisational magic, filled with a mix of EDM, electronic rock and funk. You can also expect some interactive light shows for a truly memorable experience.
Disco Biscuits Live in Concert
Before you could dance to the Disco Biscuits in concert, you'd find them playing at house parties and fraternities in West Philly, where Gutwillig, Brownstein, Hayflick, and Altman met in the early '90s as students at the University of Pennsylvania. Back then, they'd play covers of bands like Phish and the Grateful Dead mixed with their early originals. They quickly began performing in the nightlife scene at venues packed with local fans, stepping out of the shadows and establishing their own original identity. When Magner first incorporated the JP8000 synthesizer at a Disco Biscuits concert on Halloween in 1997, it marked the beginning of the band's trance fusion era and led to an explosion in popularity and scope. In the summer of 1998, they embarked on a Disco Biscuits tour that pulled them away from their Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern stomping grounds to play shows down the East Coast, through the Midwest, along the West Coast, and back by way of the South. By 1999, the hometown heroes had amassed a dedicated fan following -- some of whom camped out after a canceled festival at a site they dubbed "Camp Bisco," leading to the first Camp Bisco Music Festival that still takes place to this today.
