Basic Food Group
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History
Basic Food Group was formed in 1986 to explore rock idoms in an improvisational context. BFG, as it is sometimes known, has performed in several versions, including a modified double trio, small jazz combo, and current power-trio lineup. The group has performed at The Weisman Art Museum, Fine Line Music Cafe, The Loring Bar, Uptown Bar, and St. Anthony Main and other venues.
The trio employs rock instrumentation to investigate new combinations of musical genres. Compositions are scored in detail with sections allowed for improvisation. Over time the work is "pureed," that is , reworked and rearranged by the entire band, with elements of the music scrambled and shuffled, and new influences added. We approach it as if we were playing electric chamber music, yet each piece might include combinations of latin, reggae, rock, punk, funk, avante-garde or classical forms. The music has three equal parts, with each instrument playing a different, often non-traditional role. We intend to challenge ourselves and the audience through the twisting of familiar genres into new hybrids.
Members
Todd Larson, bass
Rik Sferra, drums
Steve Boyles, guitar
Discography
"Three Squares" compact disc, recorded at The Terrarium in Minneapolis and released in 1998 on the According To Our Records label
Audio
Related Web sites
Basic Food Group official website
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