We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Stops Along The Way

by Rare Blend

supported by
5gzappa
5gzappa thumbnail
jukkluk2
jukkluk2 thumbnail
tpace
tpace thumbnail
Charles
Charles thumbnail
Sergio Bezrukoff
Sergio Bezrukoff thumbnail
Anjroo
Anjroo thumbnail
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $5 USD  or more

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Includes unlimited streaming of Stops Along The Way via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $8 USD or more 

     

1.
Illegal Aliens 04:57
2.
Wuhan Incident 05:23
3.
Mystic Jam (free) 05:41
download
4.
Cole Train 06:07
5.
Feast Of The Warrior Kings 05:30
6.
Splat! 04:29
7.
Miles To Go 05:03
8.
Intermission 03:09
9.
Off To Arizona 04:53
10.
Grand Central Station 02:55
11.
Dinner at Koko's 04:36
12.
Destiny's Eyes 04:11
13.
Heading Home 03:16

about

Musically, "Stops Along The Way" took the band “on the road” metaphorically, with the disc chronicling their travels in 13 compositions. Each piece is rich in personality and instrumentation. Many are structured pieces but the disc also introduces 3 “live” improvisation tracks, and 2 vocal tracks that echo our universal connection.

credits

released February 10, 2006

Musicians involved with ‘Stops Along The Way’ are:

Vic Samalot ~ Guitar
Bobbi Holt ~ Keyboards, Vocals
Jeffrey Scott ~ Bass
Vince Broncaccio ~ Drums & Percussion
Paul Stranahan ~ Drums
Gabe O’Brien ~ Percussion



Press:


Fans of jam bands and fusion jazz stylings will find plenty to like on this album. (Music Street Journal / Roscoe, IL)

"Stops Along the Way" is for those who prefer to take their time and sightsee. It’s meant for those who stop to smell the roses each time and also appreciate every detail. The performance of these musicians is extremely patient, giving the listener a chance to process each piece and suck it all in. ( Joshua Turner / Upbeat and More - Milwaukee, WI)


Rare Blend is a very seasoned group from the Cleveland, Ohio area. "Stops Along The Way" is what I would call a jazz/fusion jam band album. I have heard a lot of mixed feelings about jam bands but when it sounds good you can’t deny that the players know what they are doing. (Jimmy Caterine / Guitarnoise.com - Canada)


"Stops Along The Way" is Rare Blend's most efficient recording. The songs naturally jump genres while traveling
through an aural landscape that's filled with songs that pretty much fit their titles. (Michael Gallucci / Scene Magazine - Cleveland, OH USA)


This is highly inventive (mostly) instrumental progressive rock infused with more traditional styles. Rare Blend is a very generous band. On 11 February 2006, they played a concert in Ohio and the price of admission included a copy of this CD, a recording that lives up to the billing of 'where rock, jazz, fusion and world music collide'. (Phil Jackson / Acid Dragon Magazine - Lyon, France)

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Rare Blend image

Rare Blend Cleveland, Ohio

(Active years 1995 - 2010)

The music of Rare Blend continues to resonate with all who embrace progressive multi-genre instrumental music. RB’s music drips with atmosphere, somehow familiar and brand new at the same time.

Rare Blend recorded 5 albums received rave reviews regionally and worldwide from major publications such as All About Jazz, Jazz Review.com,, Progression Magazine, and more.. ... more

contact / help

Contact Rare Blend

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Rare Blend, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier chats about his new LP and the influence of Pharoah Sanders.
listen now