Pebble to Pearl
Sterling, Virginia, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2012 | SELF
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Pebble to Pearl has a nice, modern and funky sound. I love how they incorporate as
many instruments as they can. It lends so much more interest to the ear when subjected
to so many different sounds. They flip flop from funk and soul to rock. It's hard to classify
this band because they cross so many genres. Pebble to Pearl gives us an explosively
remarkable mix with superb musicianship.
One term that can truly describe these guys is soulful. Lead singer, DariJ, takes us on a
ride through each song. 'Farewell' sticks out as a favorite. DariJ's vocals are so sweet
and demure in the beginning and immediately captivate. This is the strongest
performance in my opinion because of the simplicity of the song. The piano lends the
perfect accompaniment to such heartfelt lyrics.
I also like the musical production on 'Turn Your Life'. It has such a lovely composition,
almost ethereal. I can only imagine what it's like to watch these guys live. Their
instrumentation is pretty awesome and DariJ has such an electrifying voice. Her stage
presence has to be just as stirring. I was pleasantly surprised to hear such great band.
Check them out when they come to your city.
MUSICAL GOAL: "...Our ultimate goal with our music is to reach as many listeners as
possible. We write about life; love and loss, the ups and the downs, it's about the whole
experience of living. And if we stay true to that and ourselves, we know we will grow as
writers and evolve as artists. We do this not only for the love of music, but also for the
sincere honor of being able to share it with people. If people can sense that about us,
then we've truly succeeded..." - Pebble To Pearl
Review by: Leslie White - Leslie White - I AM ENTERTAINMENT Magazine
Pebble to Pearl has a nice, modern and funky sound. I love how they incorporate as
many instruments as they can. It lends so much more interest to the ear when subjected
to so many different sounds. They flip flop from funk and soul to rock. It's hard to classify
this band because they cross so many genres. Pebble to Pearl gives us an explosively
remarkable mix with superb musicianship.
One term that can truly describe these guys is soulful. Lead singer, DariJ, takes us on a
ride through each song. 'Farewell' sticks out as a favorite. DariJ's vocals are so sweet
and demure in the beginning and immediately captivate. This is the strongest
performance in my opinion because of the simplicity of the song. The piano lends the
perfect accompaniment to such heartfelt lyrics.
I also like the musical production on 'Turn Your Life'. It has such a lovely composition,
almost ethereal. I can only imagine what it's like to watch these guys live. Their
instrumentation is pretty awesome and DariJ has such an electrifying voice. Her stage
presence has to be just as stirring. I was pleasantly surprised to hear such great band.
Check them out when they come to your city.
MUSICAL GOAL: "...Our ultimate goal with our music is to reach as many listeners as
possible. We write about life; love and loss, the ups and the downs, it's about the whole
experience of living. And if we stay true to that and ourselves, we know we will grow as
writers and evolve as artists. We do this not only for the love of music, but also for the
sincere honor of being able to share it with people. If people can sense that about us,
then we've truly succeeded..." - Pebble To Pearl
Review by: Leslie White - Leslie White - I AM ENTERTAINMENT Magazine
“Thanks so much for coming out to Massanutten for the concert last evening. You were phenomenal, and far beyond the expectations that we all had. The dedication to Michael Jackson was special and the closing purple Rain from Prince really finished things off beautifully. Thanks for a great show! ” - Megan Slifka - Massanutten Summer Jam
“Thanks so much for coming out to Massanutten for the concert last evening. You were phenomenal, and far beyond the expectations that we all had. The dedication to Michael Jackson was special and the closing purple Rain from Prince really finished things off beautifully. Thanks for a great show! ” - Megan Slifka - Massanutten Summer Jam
“Thank you for performing at the Water Front today. The show was SMOKIN' HOT !!! Loved the performance, music selection and overall talent. I have attended ALL of the shows this season here and you guys are by the far the best! Dari, your stage presence just gets the audience going! ” - Jim Miles - Information Technology Group, DOT
“Thank you for performing at the Water Front today. The show was SMOKIN' HOT !!! Loved the performance, music selection and overall talent. I have attended ALL of the shows this season here and you guys are by the far the best! Dari, your stage presence just gets the audience going! ” - Jim Miles - Information Technology Group, DOT
Despite bands, singers and emcees existing in record numbers since the surge of artist independence, versatility remains an uncommon suit for rising entertainers. Let Pebble to Pearl (P2P) be the exception.
This Sterling-based band is a funk, rock and soul fusion that evolved through connections from previous groups spanning roughly six years. The band is comprised of seasoned musicians at every position with Sean, classically trained on keys and back-up guitar, JFork on guitar, Dece on bass, Chris on drums and DariJ as the rangy lead vocalist.
The group tops those talents with a knack for live performing with the freedom of improv, which they prefer over studio recording. “The interaction with the band members and the camaraderie that we have with each other is what really brings out the joy,” said their leading lady.
DariJ, whose primary inspirations are Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, might step off stage mid-performance to engage her fans while crooning their favorite covers. “I really enjoy seeing the looks on people’s faces when they can actually tell that I really feel what I’m feeling when I’m singing,” proclaimed DariJ.
Sean is “bred to rock,” often standing eyes-closed to use his voice just as well as he does his keyboard. The band's lead guitar and bass players show an attention to detail that never lets up, giving the collective a funky edge to be appreciated by the young and older audience members. Chris, the drummer, grounds the Pebble to Pearl sound with skillful play that is complementary without being overpowering. Their intriguing live set comes as no surprise as they site inspirations ranging from Prince to Cameo to Radiohead.
Pebble to Pearl has secured a devoted following through both headlining their own area gigs as well as sharing stages with nationally recognized names. They have been on bills with acts such as Rome in a Day, The Blackjacks, Chuck Brown, Yolanda Adams, Missy Elliot and even B.B. King. DariJ cites Lion & Bull in Haymarket and Whitlow’s on Wilson in Arlington as their home base venues. The larger outdoor festivals are their favorite places to play, as they sometimes feature several thousand diverse crowd members to win over.
Covers are a staple for the group’s live sets, but they also have original material. “The songs that we write are based very much on our lives and touching people in their soul.” P2P will venture away from the stage to release newly recorded studio material soon accompanied by a music video later this year. Be on the lookout for this band off of the heels of their performance at Massanutten Summer Jam. They embody the talent and versatility that truly puts the “live” in live show.
Check out the band's music and schedule here. You can also follow them on Twitter: @PebbleToPearl.
- LaDel McNair - Chantilly Patch
Despite bands, singers and emcees existing in record numbers since the surge of artist independence, versatility remains an uncommon suit for rising entertainers. Let Pebble to Pearl (P2P) be the exception.
This Sterling-based band is a funk, rock and soul fusion that evolved through connections from previous groups spanning roughly six years. The band is comprised of seasoned musicians at every position with Sean, classically trained on keys and back-up guitar, JFork on guitar, Dece on bass, Chris on drums and DariJ as the rangy lead vocalist.
The group tops those talents with a knack for live performing with the freedom of improv, which they prefer over studio recording. “The interaction with the band members and the camaraderie that we have with each other is what really brings out the joy,” said their leading lady.
DariJ, whose primary inspirations are Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, might step off stage mid-performance to engage her fans while crooning their favorite covers. “I really enjoy seeing the looks on people’s faces when they can actually tell that I really feel what I’m feeling when I’m singing,” proclaimed DariJ.
Sean is “bred to rock,” often standing eyes-closed to use his voice just as well as he does his keyboard. The band's lead guitar and bass players show an attention to detail that never lets up, giving the collective a funky edge to be appreciated by the young and older audience members. Chris, the drummer, grounds the Pebble to Pearl sound with skillful play that is complementary without being overpowering. Their intriguing live set comes as no surprise as they site inspirations ranging from Prince to Cameo to Radiohead.
Pebble to Pearl has secured a devoted following through both headlining their own area gigs as well as sharing stages with nationally recognized names. They have been on bills with acts such as Rome in a Day, The Blackjacks, Chuck Brown, Yolanda Adams, Missy Elliot and even B.B. King. DariJ cites Lion & Bull in Haymarket and Whitlow’s on Wilson in Arlington as their home base venues. The larger outdoor festivals are their favorite places to play, as they sometimes feature several thousand diverse crowd members to win over.
Covers are a staple for the group’s live sets, but they also have original material. “The songs that we write are based very much on our lives and touching people in their soul.” P2P will venture away from the stage to release newly recorded studio material soon accompanied by a music video later this year. Be on the lookout for this band off of the heels of their performance at Massanutten Summer Jam. They embody the talent and versatility that truly puts the “live” in live show.
Check out the band's music and schedule here. You can also follow them on Twitter: @PebbleToPearl.
- LaDel McNair - Chantilly Patch
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Still working on that hot first release.
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Pebble to Pearl (P2P) displays a tapestry of sound that will truly captivate, mesmerize, and send chills down your spine, while undeniably keeping you entertained and dancing. P2P is road bound, touring up and down the East Coast to venues like the House of Blues in Orlando to the Canal Room in NYC. They bring a collaboration of professional musicians and vocalists from the southwest and Mid-Atlantic who have shared stages with the likes of Chuck Shaffer Picture Show, Rome in a Day, Army of Me, Minus-One, The Blackjacks, JunkFood, The Hint, My Favorite Highway, Fight the Lion, The X's, Shane Hines and the Trance, JurisFiction, All Time Low, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Welbilt, The Speaks, Crash Boom Bang, Rude Buddha, Everyone But Pete, Human Room, Of Broken, Tears of Mars, Hello Tokyo, Chuck Brown, Paula Campbell, Backyard Band, Yolanda Adams, B.B. King, Genuine, Missy Elliot, & Tweet.
They have no boundaries with visible infkuences from legends like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, and Chaka Khan, to the new generation powerhouses ranging from Beyonce and Rihanna, to Joss Stone and Lenny Kravitz. If you haven't seen them in action, you are missing a key note in the chromatic scale. They throw in everything but the kitchen sink into their show and leave a lasting impression and the need for wanting more.
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