The Alchemystics - Sully's Pub Thursday April 15th

The Alchemystics are a band out of Amherst Mass. who sync a mix of Hip Hop, Reggae, Soul, and Dub music to creative musical perfection. They like to call it, "new roots music". This six member group combines the soulful vocal harmonies of Ras Jahn, and Ian-I (also on guitar) with the heady rhythmic wordplay of Force. Drummer Desme Zullo drops an assortment of beats setting the stage for Garrett Sawyer the bassist and Jay Metcalf the keyboardist to mesh a medley of vibes that blend and create a truly unique sound. They captivate their audiences with high energy shows that gets everybody moving. But they do more than just perform.

The Alchemystics are under the firm belief that social change can come through music and art, so they have made it a priority to give back to the local community. They have raised funds for programs such as the 'Massachusetts Red Ribbon Ride, and the Northampton Survival Center'. Also providing for the 'Victims of Hurricane Katrina, Darfur Relief, AIDS awareness, and domestic abuse awareness.' As well as guest lecturing and performing at a number schools in the northeast(UMass, Trinity College, Colby-Sawyer College, WPI, etc.)

Their two albums Alchemystics EP (5 Tracks) followed by a recording of their live show at the Iron Horse, in Northampton Alchemystics Live (15 Tracks) were both released in 2008. They are an amazing innovative group that everyone should take a listen to, and if you want come out and support on Thursday (15th) at Sully's Pub in West Hartford.