The Transistors

The Transistors

A core of musicians using our life experiences to shape the music we improvise in live settings.

Although we have some carefully selected covers in queue, most the music is spontaneously created to reflect both the soul of the trio at that moment and the vibe of the audience. The interplay of the trio with life forms the genesis of the Transistors.

31/12/2013

The Transistors's cover photo

31/12/2013

the silence is deafening, the lack of light is blinding.
from off in the distance sound & light break the silence..
my heart races with the opportunity that awaits...

After a long hiatus, we are back. Coming in early 2014 the Transistors have a new twist on the live experience, a new dimension for you to engage, an experience unlike others you have had. Watch for the Transistors new format.

hold on to all that you have known ~ something wicked this way roars....

05/08/2012

Well, we played Higher Grounds Artist Night on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. We have some excellent audio from the night; terrific 45 minute sets, each a solid block of music. Trouble is they are massive 88mb mp3's, no social media sites will allow us to upload. Anyone have a workaround??? It's a shame to keep them hidden....

24/07/2012

Renaissance

Available August 7th.........Transistors bass chair Staniel Bodner is uber excited....everyone should have a copy, Marcus is the next generation of jazz royalty, masters class in composition....

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09/07/2012

Marcus Miller rehearsal in Istanbul with Okay Temiz

Mind blow...

Marcus Miller - bass Okay Temiz - percussion Adam Agati and Bilal Karaman - guitars Imer Demirer and Patches Stewart - trumpet Alex Han - saxophone Federico ...

09/06/2012

The Transistors - Set III Jam - Experiment in Art & Music

Wellp....here's a little sumphin from thother night...Wednesday, June 6, 2012, Experiment in Art & Music at Higher Grounds. Dig the dance of lunacy....Thanks again Pat!

Improv jam at Higher Grounds, 6/6/12

09/06/2012

Stan Bodner had a wonderful experience playing with Ryan & Bob on Wednesday....the formula is evolving, our page is turning.....thanks boys...

07/06/2012

Timeline Photos

23/04/2012

Marcus Miller - Hard Slapping

damn right...

Marcus Miller - The Master of slapping (2009)

16/04/2012

The Transistors will be playing at Higher Grounds on May 2nd, and they would love to see some familiar faces as well as some new ones, come on down and check it out!

30/09/2011

Come down to Higher Grounds in Hallowell, Me tonight - Members of The Transistors will be backing the one and only Mr Tom Ward - in this format, Tom likes the musical unit to be called "Tube & The Transistors". 5:30 start, 'mon down! Tube-tops optional, but please, choose the right option.....

Videos (show all)

Transistors jam segment at Higher Grounds
Transistors jam segment at Montsweag Roadhouse
Transistors jam at Montsweag Roadhouse
Transistors jam segment at Higher Grounds
Transistors jam segment at Higher Grounds

Website

http://www.youtube.com/user/transistorsjam