Portland’s Commotion has kept heads turning and asses shaking since it’s 2007 formation. How do they turn heads? With impressive improvisation and live sound experimentation! And asses shaking? With deep, driving, danceable, organic grooves that draw inspiration from music throughout the globe!

The group features some of Portland’s most progressive and versatile musicians- Ben Darwish-keys, Chris Mosley-guitars, Sam Howard-bass, Russ Kleiner-drums, and a rotating cast of killing horn players and percussionists. Members of Commotion also perform with artists such as Ohmega Watts, Curtis Salgado, Blue Cranes, Echo Helstrom, and March Fourth Marching Band to name a few.

Things are heating up for Commotion, and clubs have caught the fever. Recently, top Portland and Eugene clubs have counted on the group to start the party and keep it strong! Commotion has appeared at the Goodfoot Lounge, Holocene, Jimmy Mak’s, Jo Fed’s, Luckey’s, and even at the Crystal Ballroom for Obama’s historic inauguration!  The group released their first full length album in August to a packed room at Someday Lounge.

Most recently, they were featured at PICA’s Time-Based Art Festival presenting an Afrobeat Tribute To Michael Jackson.  Keep an eye out for COMMOTION show dates because live is where they thrive!

“…they know how to have a good time live and want to help you do the same. Do yourself a favor and let them entertain you!” -Eugene Weekly

Listen to some tracks from our album or visit the albums page for more info, tracks and links for purchasing.

COMMOTION (2009)

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