Fluffer w/ Dean Tartaglia (Detroit)

Fluffer w/ Dean Tartaglia (Detroit)

Fluffer

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Fluffer is a heavy dance-rock trio that is evolving into increasingly uncharted territory. Formed 3 winters ago in Bloomington, IN, they quickly made a name for themselves by combining blinding psychedelic flavors with a propulsive and kinetic rhythm section. Drawing comparisons to Deerhoof, Battles, and Tame Impala the group became a staple of the local underground house show scene. The summer of 2013 saw Fluffer relocate to Cincinnati and undergo a radical change to their sound. Increasingly inspired by the recent Glasgow maximalism and the intricacies of trap music, the group began using extensive electronics as they moved into deeper beat driven areas. With an array of new sounds and songs, Fluffer has become a far more powerful body-mover than ever before. 

Dean Tartaglia

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Splitting time as a local in both Toledo and Athens OH, Dean self-released half a dozen records between 2008-2012. His first break was as the saxophonist and side man with Detroit rock n soul legends The Sights, supporting Tenacious D for 5 months on their 2012 world tour. He has shared the stage with countless other musicians across all genres (Fitz and The Tantrums, Foxy Shazam, one really weird show with Coolio). Over the past year and a half he has played 150 dates on the road with Bass and Drum, Heavy Soul duo Silent Lions, releasing two EP's with Toledo OH based label, NAH Collective. 

His newest solo EP "ROSE" comes as a Beyonce-Style surprise release coinciding with his birthday. Produced by Mat Kerekes of Toledo's own Citizen (Run For Cover Records), ROSE is Dean's most spacious, raw, and perhaps most concise release to date. Released via NAH Collective, ROSE is available digitally via NAH's website and deantartaglia.bandcamp.com."