OTiS Album Coming Next Week

The brainchild of singer, songwriter and guitarist Craig Schoenbaum, OTiS has been a project in the making as far back as 2000, but the line up fans can expect to see live and hear on this album wasn't solidified until the summer of 2009.

In addition to Craig, the band is composed of percussionist Theo Moore (also of NYC funk band, Urban Sun), drummer Dominick Magnotta, keyboardist Justin Etheredge, and bassist Dave Lowenthal. The band's influences range from legends such as Ray Charles, Otis Redding and The Meters, to The Police, The Black Crowes and Sublime. Hip Hop has even played a role in shaping OTiS' sound, taking cues from groups like A Tribe Called Quest and The Pharcyde.