Garcia Peoples is an American psychedelic rock band known for their improvisational style and jam band ethos, hailing from the winding suburbs of Northern New Jersey. Founded by a pair of kindred spirits, Tom Malach (guitar) and Danny Arakaki (guitar), the band was later fleshed out with the addition of Derek Spaldo (bass), Cesar Arakaki (drums), and Andy Cush (bass), though their lineup is known to be fluid, collaborating extensively with fellow musicians. They first captured the attention of the underground music scene with their dynamic live performances, which hark back to the classic rock jam bands of the 60s and 70s while injecting their own contemporary twist.

The recent releases by Garcia Peoples, such as "Dodging Dues" and "Nightcap at Wits' End," showcase their talent for blending catchy songwriting with sprawling, freewheeling instrumental journeys. Their music is characterized by intricate guitar work, strong rhythmic grooves, and a seamless melding of structured songs with space for exploratory jam sessions. Despite the propensity for cosmic-long compositions as highlighted in live recordings like "10-10-2019 Nublu, NYC" and "Milwaukee Jam 2018," with Kendra Amalie, Garcia Peoples manage to make each record and show a unique and compelling experience for their growing fanbase. Their sound celebrates the communal spirit of music, inviting listeners to join a constantly shifting, richly creative sonic world that defies the boundaries of genre and era.

Genres

Neo-psychedelic

Latest Release

Dodging Dues

Garcia Peoples

Album - 7 Tracks - Released January 14, 2022