Gritty prog-rock riffs give way to winding jams, and delicate folk balladry blossoms into free-flowing group improvisations. For fans of Julian Lage, Herbie Hancock, Radiohead, and the Grateful Dead.

Band Members:
Garrett Waite - Guitar/Vocals
John Christensen - Bass
Hannah Johnson - Drums

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Garrett Waite’s music features memorable melodies, psychedelic textures, and virtuosic improvisations. Not quite rock, not quite jazz, his music harkens back to the fusion explorations of the ‘70s along with the twang of Americana and a rich host of global influences.

Waite has lent his versatile guitar playing and vocals to original acts including Match Stick, Craig Baumann & the Story, Fear Joy, and Day Tvvo in addition to his own original projects. He currently tours with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Phillip-Michael Scales and is endorsed by House Guitars.

In January of this year, Waite released his fourth album, Shapeshifter.

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Award-winning bassist, composer, and Shifting Paradigm recording artist John Christensen supplies an open-hearted solidity and adventurous spirit to all of his musical endeavors. In addition to being a highly sought-after side musician, Christensen has found a unique compositional voice, as demonstrated on his highly acclaimed debut album as a leader, Dear Friend. Christensen is also a co-founder of Lesser Lakes Trio with longtime collaborators Devin Drobka and Jamie Breiwick as well as KASE, an improvised hip-hop trio with Breiwick and turntablist Jordan Lee.

Hannah Johnson approaches her musical endeavors with courage and joy. In her Milwaukee-based quartet, Heirloom, she brings a mesmerizing optimism and compositional voice, as demonstrated on their latest album, Familiar Beginnings. Johnson has become a highly sought-after side musician, playing with numerous regional and international artists and bands including Durand Jones, Rob Clearfield, Dayna Stephens, Geof Bradfield, and Sharel Cassidy.