Ever So Klever
Miami, Florida, United States | SELF
Music
Press
"I love this band – their mixture of ska, swing, pop, jazz, rock and pretty much everything else you can imagine is as colorful as their outfits. And, like two of my favorite bands, Earth Wind and Fire and Chicago, have, like, 87 members, many of them bearing horns that they know how to use. They were great at SunFest – check ‘em out next time you can." - Palm Beach Post
"Heavily influenced by Cherry Poppin’ Daddies and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, their sound is referred to as “power swing” by some, comprising a unique fusion. Combining progressive rock and Brian Setzer inspired guitar riffs, Latin rhythms, and powerful female vocals, the group stands apart from what’s already out on the scene. The band is made up of experienced and passionate musicians..."
- www.miami.com
"...guitarist Rich Plaza has a new band called Ever So Klever, musical crusaders in a new revolution they call Power Swing. Click the link and check it out.
Swing out, sisters...and brothers."
- Palm Beach Post
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade/2009/06/ever_so_klever_power_swing_miami.php
Not many swing bands boast an axe man who's a fan of Rush. Then again, when the original swing bands were around, prog rock wasn't even the horizon, let alone a dream in some long-haired Canadian's mind. Oddly enough, the swing bands got along fine without it. Though truth be told, the genre might still be around had they incorporated some of prog rock's power.
That's what "power swing" band Ever So Klever does. And the results are roaring. Kinda like an arena version of the Count Basie Band, if the members all drove muscle cars and were fronted by a throwback Gwen Stefani. As crunchy as it is smooth, as thrashing as it is dashing, and, most of all, as rocking as it is bopping.
But don't think the mad cats and kittens in Ever So Klever are content merely putting power chords to their neo-swing songs. Not by a long shot. Hell, even a quick listen reveals they've also got a yen for rock-a-billy, Latin jazz, free fusion, ska and even a little pop, if it comes from a hard place like Hollywood and Vine.
In other words, Ever So Klever is a perfect polyglot lot for our times. A mad mix-and-mash of Dash Rip Rock all done-up in Depression-era cool. And they're a damn entertaining way to make the current economic malaise go away -- for good. - New Times
Discography
Bang Twang Boom April 2009
Bootlegged Live September 2010
We Beat Defeat April 2011
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Bio
Ever So Klever is a high energy band that plays a fantasically diverse mix of Swing, Latin, Rockabilly, Jazz, Ska, Funk, Country, and Blues and more. They are devoted to creating music that will make you move your feet! Wild combinations of music styles and cultures have led them to the creation of a new revolution…”POWER SWING”.
Ever So Klever soars with their sounds of swing and rockabilly to provide energy that is mixed with the influence of South Florida’s Latin rhythms. The horn section blasts livelihood alongside juiced up and sexy female lead vocals to provide motivating choruses combined with searing guitar riffs. The walking bass lines and classic swing drums will provide the back bone to bust out that zoot suit, consider some slicked back greaser hair, and take a ride with your baby in that classic 1950's hot rod.
This kind of band doesn’t come along often and is a result of hard work and talent. If you enjoy bands like No Doubt, The Cherry Poppin Daddies, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Brian Setzer Orchestra, The Specials, and even Rush or The Dave Matthews Band, you will certainly find Ever So Klever among your favorites. Come see them live to get the full ESK experience!
www.EverSoKlever.net
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