The Mundaze
Stockton, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2002 | SELF
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The Mundaze have an intuitive lead guitarist in Dorado, 27, a restaurant manager at a winery. His influences include Stevie Ray Vaughn and Led Zeppelin and other musicians he listened to when he was a kid. "I'd be lying if I said I was a real musician," Dorado said later. "I just enjoy playing." - San Francisco Chronicle
Discography
2014 - Love This Life
2008 - Far From OK
2005 - These Are The Daze
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Everyone’s inner child loves a catchy, feel-good, pop song. Now imagine a graceful brew of pop's simplicity with R&B groove, funk movement, classic rock guitar riffs, and shimmering vocals. This comes close to summing up The Mundaze. With a retro-leaning edge, this bouncy acoustic-based quintet continues to refine their sound in emphatic live performances that are getting Northern Californians up out of their seats.
Lead singer and songwriter, Shannon Bradley, has a straightforward, strong voice that relies on feel and emotion over crutches and attitude. He crafts songs with an effortlessly funky combination of Jason Mraz-ish balladry and neo-soul with lyrics that stand out of the crowd. Justin Anderson brings a solid groove to the band with a powerful confidence and rock-steady talent that speaks to his years of drumming for a variety of acts across the musical spectrum. Lead guitarist, Chad Dorado, drives the real spark of the band’s originality. His inspired approach to his instrument brings complex counter-rhythms and jaw-dropping solos to the mix. Tino Casillas delivers spice and depth culled from years of professional percussion touring with the greats. TJ Tyler on bass pulls it all together with his melodic and syncopated style that adds texture while always tending to the pocket. Dorado and Tyler's harmonies add a richness normally employed by national touring acts that compliment Bradley regardless of where he takes the song.
Formed in 2002, and re-shaped into the current line-up in 2006, The Mundaze have been building a steady following of loyal fans known for coming early and staying all night long. With hundreds of live shows under their belts, they have opened for notable touring acts, been in the final round of SF Radio Station Live 105's Battle of The Bands, performed live on-air at Modesto, CA's radio B93.1, and filmed for television on The BBC. Their solid body of work includes 3 full-length studio albums beginning with the 2005 debut release of These Are The Daze, 2009's Far From OK, and most recently with 2014’s Love This Life. Always writing and always performing, they continue to build momentum and have one hell of a good time along the way.
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