For the past five years, Japhy Ryder has been putting in work. The experimental, instrumental rock quartet hailing from Burlington, Vermont has been consistently hitting the road developing their signature sound. Whether it's breathtaking planes of atmospheric space, onslaughts of powerhouse rock, or heavy driving rhythms, Japhy Ryder's musical versatility has led to the creation of a tight unified voice. With hard hitting rhythm section, riff heavy guitar, and ethereal trumpet, the group is continually bridging genres (think dub/afrobeat/jazz/hip-hop/rock) and surprising audiences (think "OMG, they sparked my crotch!"). They have rocked clubs throughout the north eastern united states, playing over 150 shows a year, including gigs at some of the region's biggest venues, such as Burlington's Higher Ground, New York City's Knitting Factory, and Cleveland's Beachland Ballrom. Japhy Ryder has warmed the stage for many international touring acts, from Nigeria's Femi Kuti to Philadelphia's The Roots. With two full length albums to their name and a recent deal with Ropedope Digital, the group is poised to take their music to the far reaches of globe. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.