OMM

Northern California's Funk n' Roll Experience!

OMM Bio

Combining original songwriting, instrumental talent and a love of all things musical, OMM cannot easily be placed into any one category. Since its late-night party origins in the summer of 2005, the band has provided an inspirational and expansive blend of funk, rock n roll, jazz, and roots music.

Based out of Chico, CA, OMM consists of a dynamic drummer (Jessica Allen), a multi-effects savvy bassist (Rev. Jason Tate), and a melodically groovin’ keyboard player (Tristan Reaper). They have played up and down the West Coast at many prestigious venues, such as the historic Brookdale Lodge in Brookdale, CA, the legendary LaSalle’s patio in Chico, CA, and the Roadhouse in Sacramento, CA.

In addition, OMM has gained a strong reputation for providing an electric mix of danceable tunes throughout the well-loved West Coast festival scene, including memorable performances at Wild Mountain Faire (Concow, CA), The Solganic Funk Festival (Selma, CA) Belden Town Bash (Belden, CA), Gathering of the Tribes (Mt Shasta,CA), Butte College Earth Days (Oroville, CA), Chico State University’s springtime concert series (Chico, CA), and many more.

Their debut album, Foundation E.P., was released in January 2006. The band released their follow-up, Three E.P., in January 2009. In June of 2009, OMM gained international exposure when their song “All Around You” was selected for inclusion in iCast UK’s Best of MySpace podcast.

Through the years, OMM has continued to update their sound, while always keeping things on the funky foot.

“…pleasantly acid jazz retro…there’s something in there.”
~iCast UK

“Local Funkmasters.”
~The Chico Beat

“…a soul, rock, and funk gumbo heavily seasoned with drum and bass…a cross between Primus and the B-52s…”
~The Buzz

"OMM's blend of Funk, rock and psychedelia make them a welcome addition to Chico’s music scene."
~Alina Neacy (KZFR Chico)

“Funked-out.”
~The Synthesis

OMM has played:

Venues:

Chico, CA: The Maltese * LaSalles * Monk's * Cafe Coda * Butte College * CSU, Chico (AS Presents Nooner Series) * Cafe Flo* Crux Arts * Tower Records * Lost on Main * Stormy's Off Broadway * The Serenity Center * Off Limits * Has Beans * KZFR Chico 90.1 FM * Downtown Park Plaza * On The Road: The Roadhouse (Sacramento, CA) * The WIndjammer (Aptos CA) * Brookdale Lodge (Brookdale CA)

Festivals:

2009: Wild Mountain Fair * 2008: Butte College Welcome Back Days * Wild Mountain Fair * Butte College Earth Day * Music For Peace Festival * 2007: Mt Shasta Gathering of the Tribes * Reggae on the Creek * Wild Mountain Fair * Butte College Earth Day * CSU Chico Battle of the Bands * Freedom Dance * 2006: Belden Town Gemini Festival * Concow Summer Solstice Festival * Soganik Funk Fest (Selma OR) * Brighter Days Festival Chico * Astralab * Mt Shasta Gathering of the Tribes * Butte College Earth Day * Mountain Harvest Fest Belden Town...

* or pending as of most recent update.