A funky infectous fusion of danceable grooves in an eclectic pop/rock melting pot.

9 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Roots Rock, POP: Party Pop



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Originally formed at Lafayette College and based in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Tar Beach is a band that has been gaining notoriety thanks in large part to its grass-roots philosophy and its tireless commitment to touring. Formed in December of 2000, the band is known for its tightly crafted tunes and its energetic live show.

Drawing from such eclectic influences as the Allman Brothers Band, Peter Gabriel, Van Morrison, the artists of Motown, Ben Harper and the Rolling Stones, Tar Beach prides itself on creating complex but refreshing musical landscapes while at the same time writing lyrics that will strike a true chord with the listener. The vast majority of the band's songs revolve around the theme that by recognizing, confronting and, eventually persevering through sadness and the obstacles of life, we will more truly appreciate and embrace the beauty and happiness of it all. With a lineup consisting of acoustic and electric guitar, violin, Latin and African percussion, harmonica, bass and drums, the band's sound is difficult to categorize. However, the refreshing blend is accessible to pop fans as well as the most ardent critic.

Tar Beach is determined to break down musical boundaries; that is that their intricate and diverse musical arrangements need not be seen as the bastard step-child of the mainstream. Songs which push boundaries from an instrumental perspective can have insightful and meaningful lyrics as well as a melody that sends shivers down your spine.