New single from FeelGood --- Los Angeles, CA – The funked-out flavors of FeelGood’s jazz/pop prove just how perfect a name this is for a group. There’s nothing smarmy here, nary but genuine vibes. “How Do I Say” is the bright new single from the band’s album “An Extension of Play.”
The band’s synergy is transcendent. Zach Rudulph’s bass and Roberto Cerletti’s drums ground their music in fresh, free-flowing grooves while Steve Graeber’s sax, Dave Mendoza’s piano and keys and Kenny Echizen’s guitar grow a lush garden of atmosphere and richness. Finally, there’s Stefan Poole’s personality capping off the wealth of musical appeal with the clarity and smooth sincerity of his vocal chops.
FeelGood formed in the Summer of 2007, making its first on-stage appearance at the House of Blues Sunset Strip in December of that year. Early in 2008, the band was tapped to be part of the Original Sessions National Band Search 08-09. Three thousand bands vied for the opportunity – FeelGood was one of only 5 LA artists chosen for the project. From there, FeelGood held down a residency at the Main lounge in Santa Monica from February to May 2008.
The band’s debut EP, “An Extension of Play,” was released late that summer
via every major digital venue. Their unreleased tune “Reflection” was
selected as the team song by the Saguaro Track Team for the 2008 Masters
National Track Meet in San Jose. A major breakthrough for the group was
Stefan, Dave and Roberto’s casting as band members in episode 3 of Fox TV’s
“Dollhouse.”
The spark for “How Do I Say” came during FeelGood’s tenure as the resident band at the Main, where the band performed weekly. The members became, naturally, people watchers, and they became inspired by noticing the habits and intentions of many of the club-goers.
“People often search the night life and club scene for something that’s
missing in their lives,” says Stefan. “In this case, someone attractive, but
also interesting … something I’ve been guilty of searching for.”
“How Do I Say” sorts through the process of hitting the nightspots, spotting “some bombshell” and being put in the dilemma of HOW to approach that person in a fresh way, without resorting to cliché. The song is a slice of life that touches on a reality familiar to many listeners, hence its popular appeal (and selection as the new single to represent the EP). The tune is a “melting pot of a little bit of everything from the album,” says Stefan. “It’s somewhat delicate and sensitive like ‘Baggage’ or ‘Footprints,’ but still drives and grooves like ‘People’ or ‘Wang Chuk.’”
FeelGood is planning to kick off a tour in Summer 2009. The group is currently working with A&R Select, the premier A&R firm based out of Los Angeles, CA.
More information is available by visiting feelgoodmusica.com, myspace.com/feelgoodmusica and arselect.com
Biography: Los Angeles based FeelGood is a breath of fresh air in today's music landscape. Formed in 2007, the group combines incredible energy with unsurpassed musicianship, delivering a new brand of pop music with the "feel good" vibe everyone is after.
As neighbors and classmates, the group came together quickly: within 24 hours of their formation, the band was writing and rehearsing the songs that now make up their catalog. Since then, they have grown into one of Los Angeles' most dynamic unsigned acts performing at the Temple Bar, The Mint, Molly Malones, House of Blues and the world famous Whisky A Go Go. FeelGood's shows have become something of a phenomenon, with a crowd of fans that range from eager college students to soccer moms.
"Music is our passion," says Stefan Poole, lead singer of the band.
"It is the most natural thing in the world.
Description: Formed in 2007, FeelGood combines incredible energy with unsurpassed musicianship that delivers a new brand of pop music with the "feel good" vibe everyone is after. Combining pop, funk, soul, and jazz elements, FeelGood has crafted a sound of their
New single from FeelGood --- Los Angeles, CA – The funked-out flavors of FeelGood’s jazz/pop prove just how perfect a name this is for a group. There’s nothing smarmy here, nary but genuine vibes. “How Do I Say” is the bright new single from the band’s album “An Extension of Play.”
The band’s synergy is transcendent. Zach Rudulph’s bass and Roberto Cerletti’s drums ground their music in fresh, free-flowing grooves while Steve Graeber’s sax, Dave Mendoza’s piano and keys and Kenny Echizen’s guitar grow a lush garden of atmosphere and richness. Finally, there’s Stefan Poole’s personality capping off the wealth of musical appeal with the clarity and smooth sincerity of his vocal chops.
