Kinetix
Kinetix are Denver’s five-piece rock connoisseurs, playing music that blends strong melodies with soaring guitar work and funk-filled rhythm. The buzz surrounding the band is now being heard thanks to whirlwind national tours and the release of their strong sophomore album, “Talking To Faces”. Committed to performing onstage with an unmatched energy, Kinetix in concert is an experience few soon forget; frenetic dancing, sing-out-loud choruses, and mind numbing solos all come standard.
All five members met at the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. Possessing degrees that range from Jazz Studies to Recording Engineering, Kinetix is widely regarded as a band committed to their sound. Eric Blumenfeld and Adam Lufkin are both melody-driven song writers and vocalists; as co-lead singers they work seamlessly to combine their unique musical styles onstage. Their structures serve as the springboard for the power rock of Josh Fairman, Jordan Linit, and Jack Gargan. Together, their music winds itself through tight instrumental jams, hip-hop-esque beats, and aggressive, catchy songs.
Kinetix’s energy cannot be overstated: Hear it on “Talking To Faces”, and you will be impressed. Experience it live, and you will never want to leave the dance floor. Recently, Kinetix’s emergence on the Denver scene culminated in extraordinary fashion; a summertime headlining show at the legendary 1600-seat Ogden Theatre preceded a raging Halloween night at the Fillmore Auditorium opening for Umphrey’s McGee. In a few short weeks, Kinetix will be thrilled to join The Greyboy Allstars on New Year’s Eve,
Since its formation in late 2004, Kinetix has had the opportunity to share the stage with the aformentioned acts, as well as Particle, Rose Hill Drive, The Slip, Umelt, Papa Mali, Green Lemon, RAQ, Outformation, and Aesop Rock of Living Legends.
Don’t miss Kinetix, bringing it soon to a city near you.
Reviews:
“Kinetix dropped one of the best Saloon Stage sets of the festival. The strong Friday late night lineup made every band work for an audience, and even with The Tragically Hip and Trampled By Turtles waiting in the wings, Kinetix held its own, packing the Saloon with raging, bouncing fans. The Allman Brothers’ “Jessica” mixed things up between the electronic-based, poppy, punky, funky and sometimes in-your-face sounds. With the crowd hopping to the originals and covers alike, Kinetix is poised to become a reputable late night attraction on the festival circuit.”
-Jambase.com 10KLF review
“On a chilly Halloween night in the Mile High City, ghosts, goblins and clowns took over the Fillmore for a special evening with primo purveyors of jam rock Umphrey’s McGee. Local Denver greats-on-the-rise Kinetix got things going with a blistering set for the hometown crowd, and helped set the mood with their Halloween attire. If this performance was any indication, it won’t be long before Kinetix is headlining the Fillmore.”
-Jambase.com Halloween Review
“The Denver five piece Kinetix bills itself as a funk pop jazz group, but their latest album, Talking To Faces, just might have fans looking in the rock section of the music store for their disc. While the band still holds onto the orchestration and roots that originally gave them that classification, Talking To Faces stretches it more into the rock realm. In fact, the opening bars of the title track specifically show the fence that the band teeters on and how effortlessly they can bounce between sounds. With a funky bass line and wah wah heavy guitar parts, the band launches the song before heading in, balls first, to a rock riff and screaming guitar solo and back again. Throughout, the vocals hold a very pop feel over the music, like a cheering section for the musicians, but it is done without taking away from the musical realms the band is exploring, and they add to the ample energy.”
-Brian F. Johnson The Marquee Denver
