7th Kind is a Chicago-based experimental rock band and a key player in the city's recent renaissance of horn-centric ensembles (Mucca Pazza, Lowdown Brass Band, Black Bear Combo). They're also the progenitor of logistical nightmare rock, a genre characterized by the collision of complex, meticulously charted sonics and evocative, free-flowing imagery. Drawing on an exhaustive reservoir of idiosyncratic influences--everything from baroque to bepop--7th Kind has constructed a body of startlingly original works that manage to encompass the complete spectrum of musical genres while maintaining a distinctive, exciting, and charismatic “voice”. Every set is plotted out as a complete emotional arc, achieving a full range of dynamics from the understated to the overwhelming. At nine members--including the five-man horn section--the group comes close to overwhelming the stage as well. Since their debut in 2001 they've charted their growth across the gamut of Chicago clubs including Elbo Room, The Mutiny, Martyrs, Beat Kitchen, Quenchers, Birds Nest, Reggie’s, and Wise Fools Pub. In June 2004 they released a live studio album, Collapsing the Wave; its acclaimed follow-up, sea monster, followed in 2010. They’re currently working on their next record, which breaks new ground both harmonically and textually—and they’re keeping their fans in the loop by making demo recordings of new tunes available for free. For news, upcoming dates, and download info, you can also check them out on Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and Twitter.
Justin C. Amolsch – French Horn/Trumpet
Aaron Apter - Drums
William Ashby – Guitar
AJ Gomez – Alto Sax
Wilson L. Hogan – Tenor Sax
Eric Kopp – Trumpet
Robert Rodi - Vocals
John Sefner – Bass
Nick Siegel – Trumpet