mars mushrooms

mars mushrooms - The European Ambassadors of Jamrock
"Who would've thought that a decidedly American sub-genre of rock 'n' roll called 'jamband' could be effectively exported to Europe? Also, who would've thought that a group of kids from Germany would master the genre to such a degree of specificity? (.)" (Jambase.com, 04/03)
Since 1998, the intergalactic alliteration "mars mushrooms" has been a synonym for pure music, constantly redefining itself. The band consists of five young gentlemen from Germany who have found their very own sound by combining improvisation and mind-bending compositions. The musical roots of the band lie deep within the American jamband scene (think Phish, moe, Widespread Panic), while their European upbringing can also be heard in every note. The band has been touring all over Germany for the last 10 years now, supported by a dedicated organisation of fans.
A few examples indicating the band's interest in bringing the international scenes together:
- 2002: A tour of Germany with Los Angeles based "Kiss the Frog "
- 2003/2004: opening act for "Stockholm Syndrome" (Jerry Joseph, Dave Schools, Wally Ingram, Eric McFadden, Danny Dziuk)
- 2006 gigs with the Swiss jamband "Strange Shape"
- 2007/2008: Japan-Tour
- 2011: Release of "Live aus der Schweiz" recorded in Zurich, Switzerland during a concert with the Swiss band "Ginger"
This young German band has helped to establish a style of music in Europe that was basically unknown for the last 30 years, while enjoying enormous popularity in the USA - jamband music. Only recently, the German Deadhead scene (http://www.germanheads.de) discovered their love for mars mushrooms. In 2004 the band was invited to play the famous "Dancing Bear" festival in Eisenach, followed by "Playing in the Band" in Plauen in 2005 and from there became a common guest at Deadhead meetings.
While 2005 is still referred to as the year of the Mushroom because the band went on its first extended tour, supporting its then brand new album "Transparent Eyeball". This album had found its first fans in Japan and the USA. Therefor in 2007/2008 the mars mushrooms organized a 11 gig Japan-tour during December 2007/January 2008. On this tour the 2008 release of the band "Live in Japan" was recorded.
Now at the beginning of 2011 the band released its newest album called "Live aus der Schweiz".