Summary: Liquid Jungle Liquid Jungle is the combined effort of four musicians creating cutting edge grooves through a sonic blend of hard rock and funk. Together they have developed a unique sound resulting from an eclectic mixture of styles, rhythms, and time changes. Their music is full of hypnotic riffs, ethereal melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and a distinctive style designed to open minds, move feet, and shake the soul. Identical twin front men, Josh and Graham Yoder, have shared a common passion for music and art from an early age. They began writing songs together at the age of eleven; by the time the boys turned fifteen they were performing at clubs throughout Atlanta. Now 22, theyve mastered a unique style demonstrated by their incredible chemistry on stage. Josh describes this phenomenon as a sort of telepathic communication. We finish each others thoughts constantly and during improv, we find ourselves following each other without even realizing it. In the spring of 2004, they were introduced to Jason Monseur, who provides the rhythmic force that drives Liquid Jungles sound. With Monseur in place behind the drums, the band is free to explore, experiment, and grow musically. Soon after the addition of Monsuer, Liquid Jungle began working on their first album, and released the self-titled disc in November 2004. In 2005, they recruited close friend, Zack Varner, to enhance the bands musical depth. Varner has further expanded the sound with his impressive keyboard, guitar, saxophone and vocal skills. Liquid Jungles live performances have been creating quite a stir in the Atlanta, Athens, and Milledgeville music scenes. Their diverse style has made them Atlanta favorites at the Brandyhouse, where they played packed out shows regularly. Their reputation has taken them to Smiths Olde Bar, 10 High, The Masquerade, and The Hard Rock Cafe. Theyve made their presence known in Athens with well-received shows at 40 Watt, Tasty World, Last Call, and DTs Downunder. They also have growing fanbases in NC, SC, TN and AL. Having shared the stage with Johnny Neel from The Allman Brothers, George Porter Jr. of the Funky Meters, Matt Abts of Govt. Mule, and Brian Stoltz from Bob Dylans band, is affirmation of Liquid Jungles current success and foreshadows an even brighter future. In the words of Todd Ziegler, Atlantashows.com, The chemistry among the members generated results which would make an alchemist jealous each plays with the chops and musicality which would make schooled pros simmer with envy In the spring of 2005, Graham had the privilege of touring with Moonshine Still as their interim lead guitarist while the bands regular guitarist was recuperating from an accident. Graham got a good taste of life on the road while making lifelong friends for himself and the rest of Liquid Jungle.
