We are pleased to announce that Alan Evans, drummer for the internationally touring super group Soulive, will be recording our 2nd album entitled ‘SHAG’. Look for an official release in early 2012!!!

The band will also be playing a few special shows with Alan including :

November 30th @ The Boom Boom Room in San Francisco, CA!

December 15th @ Mo’s Place in South Lake Tahoe, CA

December 16th @ Calneva Resort in North Lake Tahoe, CA

December 17th @ Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz, CA!!!

Hope to see y’all out there!!!!

On The Spot Trio is pleased to announce that we will be playing the inaugural  Hangtown Halloween Ball in Placerville California this year.  This fresh annual festival, hosted by Pet Projekt Presents, features Railroad Earth who will be playing a show every evening.  Come on out and enjoy the whole weekend.  There is camping available, along with RV hookups.  Hope to see y’all there! www.hangtownhalloween.com

2011 Summer Tour!

We are so happy to announce that we will be playing The Catskill Chill Festival in Hancock, NY this year!!!! To be a part of this amazing line up is a true honor for us!

For more info, check out www.catskillchill.com

On The Spot Trio’s debut album

‘Straight Out The Garden’ is

available HERE now!!!!

Check It Out!!!!

Recorded, Mixed & Co-Produced by Alan Evans @ Play On Brother Studios!

In 2009, On The Spot Trio played over 45 shows in the Pacific North West. 16 of those, consisting of a successful tour of 15 consecutive nights. The trio has had the honor of sharing the stage with major influences and friends such as: Eric Krasno (Soulive), Stanton Moore (Galactic), Russ Lawton (Trey Anastasio Band), Ray Paczowski (Trey Anastasio Band), Nigel Hall, (Soulive), Sam Kininger (Soulive), & Big Sam Williams (Dirty Dozen Brass Band). On The Spot Trio spent December 2009 in the northeast using two very successful shows in Montpelier & Burlington, VT to fuel a ten day campout at Playonbrother Studios in Hatfield, MA. With Alan Evans of Soulive at the helm, ‘Straight Out The Garden’ came to reality filled with warmth and groove. Evans recorded, mixed, co-produced, & added percussion, rhythm guitar & vibe on ‘Straight Out The Garden’, which is set to be released on the trio’s own terms in February 2010.
On The Spot Trio aims to fill 2010 with heavy touring in support of ‘Straight Out The Garden’. The Trio is available for headlining shows, support runs and festivals from Colorado to the West Coast starting March 2010!

“It’s very rare that an outsider gets to experience the recording of a band’s first album.  I feel very lucky to have been involved with Danny, Kris, and Emery.  At the beginning of the session we were basically strangers but by the end of the session, we were like family.  That only happens when the music is right and the vibe is right.  I know everyone who hears their album and sees these cats live will feel the same way.”

-Alan Evans (Soulive)

“On The Spot Trio caught my ear right away, from the first note. Groovin, melodic, B3, guitar, and drums. Not a pretentious lick in them. Great guys too.
I was in San Fran and they were playing. I made sure I went  to check them out. They had me sit in which was an added bonus.”

-Russ Lawton (Trey Anastasio Band)

“On The Spot Trio Lit Up The North Star”

-Craig @ North Star Craft Brewery (Shasta Lake, CA)

“Santa Cruz’s Favorite Organ Trio!”

-Moshe @ Moe’s Alley (Santa Cruz, CA)

“Rising Stars On The Local Music Scene”

-Graham Haworth (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

On December 1st-10th, 2009, On The Spot Trio recorded Their Debut Album @ Play On Brother Studios in Hatfield, Massachusetts. Alan Evans, from Soulive, recorded  & co-produced: Straight Out The Garden! Expected to be released in February 2010,  ‘Straight Out The Garden’ is  a seriously funky disc you will not be disappointed with!!! Keep an eye out!

“It’s very rare that an outsider gets to experience the recording of a band’s first album.  I feel very lucky to have been involved with Danny, Kris, and Emery.  At the beginning of the session we were basically strangers but by the end of the session, we were like family.  That only happens when the music is right and the vibe is right.  I know everyone who hears their album and sees these cats live will feel the same way.” — Alan Evans

Kraz Killin W/ The Trio

For years, we joked about someday getting to play with our musical heroes, in particular Eric Krasno from Soulive! Well, on September 24th 2009 our jokes quickly turned into reality when Kraz showed up @ The Boom Boom Room W/ his guitar and proceeded to tear it up! Later in the evening, Nigel Hall, Sam Kinninger, & Galactic drummer Stanton Moore also graced us with their presence! One foggy evening in SF turned into our wildest musical dreams coming true!

Stanton Moore, Kraz, Nigel Hall, Sam Kininger, Dan, & Kris