Bios (1998-2002) Sit-In Musicians

These Fine Musicians Helped Us Out For A Night or Two!!! Chip Symonds (Sax/Flute/Vocals/Guitar) Chip Symonds- Sax/Flue/Vocals/Guitar (2000-2004) http://www.lonelygoat.com/lifetrip/ This guy did a lot of shows with us! He was always able to improvise his parts with no rehearsal, HELL, sometimes he had never even heard the tune before! Be sure to check out his band as well... LIFE TRIP was started in Greensboro, NC by Chip Symonds (vocals, keyboard, sax, flute, guitar, bass)[1993]. Originally a solo project, LIFE TRIP released two cassettes(full length) and an EP(7"vinyl). LIFE TRIP EP-1993, Astrolabe-1994, Passage-1995. In 1996 the "Adobe Ride" cassette was released with the help of Rob Brame on bass and guitar. Rob co-wrote the song "Zero Gravity" along with Chip. For the 1st CD "Mental Travelers" (1997) Chip wrote some of the material with Rob as well as percussionist Mark Wagoner. In preparation for the next CD "Tranquillity" (2000) LIFE TRIP did some shows with original Grateful Dead keyboard player Tom Constanten, influencing the highly jam based sound now developing in the group. Over 100 shows followed, a radio appearance on the Carolina show-Guilford College, and web cast from the Brewery Raleigh,NC. on the Digital Club Network (www.digitalclubnetwork.com). The CD "Cosmic Boogie" (2001) has a "psychedelic jazz-rock-folk" feel recorded live with Raphael Schiavone on drums, Malcom Fields on bass and background vocals, and Chip Symonds on guitar, sax, flute, and vocals.   Marcus Horth (Guitar/Vocals) Marcus Horth- Guitar/Vocals (2001) Marcus helped out NTW on more than one occassion. He is a true jam/blues man. I loved doing a couple of shows with him. Please visit his website (click on his photo!) Born in England - Grew up in a musical family - Started playing in bands at age 16 - Other bands that Marcus has played with include: Wish for Fish, Megelen,The Apothecaries and Fatjoy - Marcus has written songs for 12 years - He is a talented songwriter and guitar soloist who has played all over the state - Opening for bands from Hootie to Limp Bizkit. Marcus is a spiritually guided musician who believes in the power of meditation. He studied and graduated with a BA in Psychology and a minor in English from UNCG. Marcus is a major songwriter in the band and has just completed his own solo cd project Om Sweet Aum. Some of Marcus influences include: The Beatles; Hendrix; John Scofield; John McLaughlin and Ravi Shankar. Keith Allen (Guitar/Vocals) Keith Allen- Guitar/Vocals (2001) Keith was a friend of Ryan Ramirez. When we needed a sit in player who could produce on the spot, we knew just who to call! He did a couple of shows with NTW! He is now in the powerhouse that is "Marcus and the Mantras" with Marcus Horth. Born in Charlotte, N.C. Keith received his first guitar at age 13. He is currently enrolled as a Jazz Performance Major at UNCG. Keith’s true musical passions lie in blues, rock and funk, all bound with improvisational undertones. Other bands that he has played with include: Henry Hoo and Uncle Curtis & The Trailblazers. Keith adds a wonderful dynamic to the band as a tasteful soloist and composer. Some of Keith’s influences include: Steve Kimock; Jerry Garcia; John Scofield; Trey Anastasio and Duane Allman. Herbie Gimmel -Drums (2001) photo and bio coming soon David McClintock- Keys/Organ (1999) "Fluid Methodical Notions" album. bio and photo coming soon