Measured Chaos

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Their memorable and unusual name results from a statement made during an early performance describing the band's sound as it ripped through a handful of classic blues with gleeful abandon. It stuck and has become the “strangest name for a blues band, ever” said guitarist, Mark Tomorsky. “But, we like it because it really describes our ability to turn on a dime and add many feels and musical styles to our sound at any moment, all without losing the blues in the process.” "You never know where we're gonna go," added singer and band leader Al Jacquez. Heavily influenced by Chicago's classic blues, Detroit's R&B, and the Rock music explosion of the late sixties, you can begin to appreciate their slogan "Somewhere between Detroit and Chicago is.Measured Chaos." Musically, the band mixes and blends together the sounds they grew up listening to. "It was an incredible time to be growing up and learning to play. There were so many things to listen to. Radio was king. FM was just getting off the ground and there were no play-lists then. Man, what an education," Tomorsky said. "At any given moment you could hear Motown, British Invasion, Blues, White Suburban Punk, Jazz, Soul, R&B, Gospel, Country & Western, Garage Rock, Psychedelic, Indian Sitar Music, Classical, you name it! And it was usually on the same channel!" "We love taking chances on stage, mixing it up and trying different things," said bassist and songwriter, Mark Gougeon. "We start with the blues and then throw in all t

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Somewhere Between Detroit & Chicago

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Live

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Somewhere Between Detroit and Chicago

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Blues Revue - August-September 2006

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Jimmy G's 100 Blues Rock 10

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Blues Revue Sampler April - May 2005

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Jimmy G's 500 Blues Rock

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Slow Blues 27

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Blues Revue: Blues Music Sampler 015 (Aug-Sep 2006)

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Live-AAC

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BellyUp4Blues - The Only Ass K

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Blues Revue Music Sampler-2005 April

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