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By AARON ALPER
Published February 4, 2005
The Kappatalists
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Who's who: Danny Leibowitz, 21, vocals/lead guitar; Steve White, 21, acoustic guitar; Jesse Ruffo, 21, mandolin; Alex Borsody, 21, bass; Mike Schoenfeld, 22, drums.
A brief bio: Call it fate; a random jam session gave birth to the band. "We all happened to be practicing outside one day together," says Borsody. "And we basically formed from there."
What's in a name? Named after the Kappa Complex at Eckerd College, where the band members are currently living. "We're also against capitalism," says Leibowitz. "So we thought that could be funny, too."
Most likely to be compared to: Phish but with a subversive twist: "We're founded on the principles from old jam bands of Haight-Asbury," says Borsody. "Community through music."
Studio plans: Expect a jam to break out any day now. "We're currently working on demos," says Russo. "And we got a makeshift studio set up."
Upcoming gigs: Catch them Feb. 11 and Feb. 26 at Fortunato's After Dark.
Day jobs: All are current fulltime students at Eckerd College and do not work for the man -- almost. "I just got fired from Barnies," admits Schoenfeld.
Last CD they bought:
Leibowitz: Ray Charles, Anthology
White: Leo Kottke, Peculiaroso
Russo: Chris Thile, Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Borsody: Ondar & Pena, Genghis Blues Soundtrack
Schoenfeld: Bruce Springsteen, Darkness on the Edge of Town
Song they hate to love:
Leibowitz: Toxic by Britney Spears
White: Whatever, Whenever by Shakira
Russo: Crash by The Dave Matthews Band
Borsody: In Da Club by 50 Cent
Schoenfeld: Anyway You Want It by Journey
Most overrated band: All say The Dave Matthews Band.
Check them out at: www.Kapptalists.com
[Last modified February 3, 2005, 14:01:54]
| by sara | 05/28/05 09:23 PM |
| the kappatalists are going to be the next big jam band and ill be there for all their shows! | |
| by alex | 05/28/05 09:21 PM |
| you got the link wrong its spelled kappatalists.com | |
| by sara | 05/28/05 03:54 PM |
| the kappatalists will be back in the fall and i cant wait!!! | |
| by mark | 04/12/05 01:45 PM |
| kappatalists rock! | |
| by mary | 04/12/05 01:41 PM |
| das kappatalists rock! viva la kappatown! some authentic s---! | |
| by mark | 04/12/05 01:36 PM |
| kappatalists rock! | |
| by Dude | 04/12/05 01:26 AM |
| the kappatalist are playing Thursday night at Fortunatos after dark... | |
| by Aaron | 04/01/05 05:12 PM |
| The Kappalist are over. They broke, cry cry cry. | |
| by Irate | 02/11/05 02:36 AM |
| I'd like to confront those commie bums & tell them just one thing:"Beautify America. Get a haircut! Get a shave." | |
| by Irate | 02/09/05 11:56 PM |
| I'd like to confront those commie bums & tell them just one thing:"Beautify America. Get a haircut! Get a shave." | |
| by John | 02/08/05 11:08 AM |
| It's funny, when American speak up being against capitalism, yet they have not lived in high taxed places like Sweden, London, other european countries. It's the same as people who are against war, yet don't know when a passport needs to be used. ... | |
| by Melanie | 02/08/05 02:41 AM |
| These guys sound pretty cool and look hot from the picture, I have no choice but to make it to a show and see what they have going for themselves. | |
| by Davina | 02/05/05 10:56 AM |
| I find it comical when people say they are against capitalism. Come live in the UK and pay over half your income between income tax, council tax, 17% VAT on everything, etc. Capitalism may not look so bad once you see the alternative. | |
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