Years active 1995–present Genres Livetronica, Jam band | Past members Sam Altman | |
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Albums Planet Anthem, The Wind at Four to Fly, Uncivilized Area, Otherwise Law Abiding C, Encephalous Crime Profiles | ||
The disco biscuits home again
The Disco Biscuits are a jam band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band consists of Allen Aucoin (drums), Marc Brownstein (brownie), Jon Gutwillig "Barber" (guitar), and Aron Magner (keyboards, synths).
Contents
- The disco biscuits home again
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- History
- Rock Operas
- Diamond Riggs Studios
- Camp Bisco
- Discography
- Band Members
- Filmography
- References
The band incorporates elements from a variety of musical genres with a base of electronic and rock. Their style has been described as trance fusion.
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History
The Disco Biscuits formed at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 1995.
Rock Operas
Both Marc Brownstein and Jon Gutwillig have written rock operas. Gutwillig was first, writing the Hot Air Balloon some time before its debut on December 31, 1998 at Silk City in Philadelphia. Marc wrote the Chemical Warfare Brigade in early 2000 while on hiatus from the band. It debuted at the Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia August 19, 2000 with his side project Electron.
Diamond Riggs Studios
In 2006 the band found themselves with an abundance of resources and purchased the former Old City Philadelphia studio space of DJ Jazzy Jeff. The space became a place for local musicians to congregate and work, helping make possible the unique collaborations recorded in the Planet Anthem sessions.
Camp Bisco
The first Camp Bisco took place in 1999, the band seeking to combine the creative effects of electronic DJs with improvisational rock. Over 17 years Camp Bisco has grown by leaps and bounds, with its lineup expanding to include acts such as pretty lights, Bassnectar, Gramatik and STS9 twiddle.
The Disco Biscuits are involved in a number of charitable efforts including food drives and raising money for Hurricane Irene relief. In 2004, Marc (along with Andy Bernstein, author of The Pharmer's Almanac) founded HeadCount, a national, nonpartisan, non-profit, organization that partners with musicians to promote participation in democracy in the United States by registering voters at concerts.