Date:
October 1, 2010
Time: 8:00pm — 11:00pm
Location: Niagara University's Gallagher Center
Gavin Castleton began studying jazz with David Azarian at age 14 and formed his first band, Subgenius, one year later. Shortly thereafter, he and some friends created Gruvis Malt, and subsequently toured the U.S. for nine years. In 2004, Castleton embarked on a solo career, later releasing four full-length records and three E.P.’s, while touring the U.S. several times. A three-time winner of the “Best Electronica/DJ Act” in Providence Phoenix magazine, he released “Home” in 2009, which featured the hit single “Coffeelocks.” Castleton is currently on tour promoting his latest E.P., “Random Anthems.”
Happy Body, Slow Brain consists of former Taking Back Sunday members Matthew Fazzi and Isaac Bolivar, along with new band mate Eduardo Torres. The trio strives to make unique and interesting music that incorporates elements of the wide array of influences the band shares, including progressive, jazz, dance and rock. For more info on Happy Body, Slow Brain, visit the band's website.
Zak Ward, a 2004 Niagara University graduate, plays music from a wide variety of artists including The Beatles, Sublime, the Dave Matthews Band, The Who, Jack Johnson and many others. For more information, visit Zak Ward's website.
