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The word “supergroup” gets thrown around a lot, but rarely does it deliver on its promise. This case is different…..Critters Buggin truly fits the description of “supergroup” and may be the NW’s preeminent underground version.
Formed in early 90’s Seattle, Critters combined jazz, punk, metal, funk, world music and electronic to become one of the most diverse acts the region has produced. Featuring the Texas-based rhythm section Matt Chamberlain on drums (Pearl Jam, Eddie Brickell & The New Bohemians, SNL Studio Band, Elton John, Kanye West) and Brad Houser on bass and bari sax (New Bohemians, Oliver Rajamani, Zydeco Blanco), along with multi-instrumentalist impresario Mike Dillon on vibes/percussion (Les Claypool, Galactic, Hairy Apes BMX) and the radically avant-garde Skerik on sax and keys (Les Claypool, Garage a Trois, New Bohemians, Mad Season).
Critters has not played the NW in seven years, an improbable drought soon to be rectified with the coming sonic storm. This is an officially SOP sanctioned “cant miss show.”
