Driven by the ultra funked-out diva Amee Jana since September of 2000, this seven-piece band has tapped into something that truly stands alone. They are magically delicious, with their incredible visual assault, captivating a wide audience with their infectious hooks, and improv grooves. A night where all senses will not go ignored.
This mystical band most certainly has created a 'buzz' around the Boston scene, as well as many other areas all over the Northeast. Playing over a hundred shows in record timing for a new band on the scene, Hazie Maze has developed a loyal and crazy groovin' fan base --- especially where their roots have grown in Boston, MA. What does this band do that others are still trying? Successfully combines many genres of music to its fullest originality. Hazie Maze combines underground grooves with pop concepts -- deep R&B sexiness with melodic trance, and drum-n-bass grooves that are surprisingly radio-friendly; as well as intertwining funk, reggae and hi- hop in a seamless and unique combination.
Hazie Maze presents an overwhelming amount of raw energy that overflows their stage. From Boston to New York City, from the hills of Vermont to New Hampshire, Hazie Maze is making their way across the Northeast, giving their audience a night to remember. Amee Jana's wild and sexy stage performance, and her dynamic and fearless singing power, attitude and charisma guides you through the Hazie Maze experience with Ty Osborne's lyrical rap-mastery and electronic and acoustic drum combination, to Drewbud's mad soul bass lines and everlasting energy. And the combination of Chris Bingham on keyboards, Chris Marson bustin' out on trombone, Eric "E.B. Jammin" Brooks on tenor sax and newest member Stu Dietz ripping it up on the guitar complete this band's original mystique and ultimate experience.
…Since the beginning, Hazie Maze's hard work and endless drive has been well-received by the industry, and was honored with a BOSTON MUSIC AWARD Nomination for "Best Funk Band" in 2002, 2003 & 2004. In 2002, Amee Jana was nominated was nominated by the Syracuse Revolving Door Music Awards as "Best Female Artist." In addition, they've had many opportunities to share the stage with some musical greats such as the Grammy-nominated Los Amigos Invisibles, the legendary Neville Brothers, and Dr. Didg. This year has proven that HM is unstoppable, and with the new album Bring Us Together now available, more great things will soon await the Maze.
If you want to enjoy a psychoactive experience…or simply want an excuse to dance, the members of Hazie Maze invite you...
Amee Jana
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Born: Boston, MA First concert: Beach Boys, 1980 Louisville, KY Early memories: dressing up like Boy George, and singing "Karma Chameleon" into my mom's hairbrush Musical influences: Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Jamiroquai, Bjork, DnB Favorite hide out: anywhere with a panoramic view Turn ons: multi-taskers, modesty, mountains & beaches, positive energy, the ability to converse without words Turn offs: lazy thinkers, normality, the winter & judgemental beings |
Drewbud
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Born: Reading, England First concert: Eric Clapton in 5th grade Early memories: water fights in my back yard with all the neighborhood kids Musical influences: Thelonious Monk, Jimi Hendrix, Aphrodite, Lauryn Hill Favorite hide out: my secret underground cavern in Central Park (currently under construction) Turn ons: Hazie Rollers, originality Turn offs: cheesy cookie-cutter girls at Dave Matthews Band shows- other than that I'm pretty easy to please |
The Martian Man
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Born: Planet Mars First concert: 4th Grade Interplanetary Pops Music Festival Early memories: watching the two moons rise and hunting space worms Musical influences: J.J. Johnson, Curtis Fuller, Fred Wesley Favorite hide out: the beach on Earth Turn ons: adrenaline, natural highs, and the forces that be Turn offs: work |
Ty aka "Da B-Man"
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Born: Plattsburg, NY First concert: INXS, 1985, Chapel Hill, NC Early memories: stuffing an entire package of Big League Chew into my mouth while drawing on my bedroom walls with crayons Musical influences: Pete Crawford, Tony Williams, Fishbone Favorite hide out: 101 Turn ons: the truth, independent thinking, hot showers, long beautifully tanned legs Turn offs: laziness, selfish people, bigotry |
Bing
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Born: Niskayuna, NY First concert: ZZ Top, 1985, Greensboro NC Early memories: Uh... don't remember Musical influences: Herbie Hancock, John Medeski, Professor Longhair, Phish, Rush, Massive Attack Favorite hide out: Pho restaurants in Chinatown Turn ons: candlelight dinners and long walks on the beach Turn offs: too much homework |
Eric "E.B. Jammin" Brooks
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Born: Southeastern Idaho First concert: Dave Matthews in Boise, Idaho (crash tour) 1995 Early memories: building mini log cabins out of peanut butter & jelly sandwiches Musical influences: Coltrane, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, The Beatles, Donald Fagen Favorite hide out: any place without explosives, sharp objects and small minded people Turn ons: being in love, emotional conversation, letting go & true beauty Turn offs: anything in excess, unconcious hearts, violence & negative work ethics |
Stu Dietz
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Born: B.F.E., Nebraska First concert: Mr. Mister, 1986, Lincoln, Nebraska Early memories: Workin’ calves (and for all you city folk, I'm not talkin' about exercising...) Musical influences: Jimmy Herring, Miles Davis, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Trey Anastasio, John Scofield Favorite hide out: Hong Kong Cafe Turn ons: Opinions, tequila, Twin Peaks, live music Turn offs: 15-amp circuit breakers, Verizon customer service, peas & asparagus |