Brainchild (17)

Brainchild is a four piece band that integrates the feeling of jazz and soul with the intensity of shredding guitar solos. The best way to describe the sound is Brainchild. Tightened vocal harmonies radiate the air as the rhythm section keeps the funk in check. Brainchild has been captivating audiences with their ability to deliver nonstop passion and fun filled excitement from the stage. Brainchild, an up and coming band that hails from the Midwest, presents an interesting amalgam of jazz, funk, jam, and psychedelic rock with this thoughtful collection of tracks. The four piece band features Roy Ponce on guitar and vocals, Jake Schultz on guitar, Brandon Mooberry on bass and vocals, while Pony Boy adds depth on the drum kit. In researching the band s history, I read that the band formed around the nucleus of Roy Ponce and Jake Schultz, who were long-time, childhood friends. After adding Mooberry and Pony Boy to their ranks, the band ratcheted up their touring schedule, and has since been selected to perform at 5 straight Summercamps (based out of Chillicothe, IL). The band performs regularly in Chicago and Indianapolis, at various festivals throughout the summer, and appears poised to catch more fans with the release of this album. The 8 tracks on One Word range from searching, exploratory jams to jazz influenced rockers. One aspect that ties these songs together would be the strength of guitar on these tracks, as there are some truly spectacular guitar workouts placed prominently throughout the album. The tracks on this album have guitar pyrotechnics that would satisfy the head-banging lover of metal, yet enough sophistication and lyrical sensibility to encourage the hip-swinging of a softer crowd as well.