Video Game Music & Jazz Collide

 

The Hard Modes approach their collision of jazz and video game music with nonstop, controller-bashing fury.

Based out of Charlottesville, VA, the Modes focus on the art of the Limit Break: They arrange around the improvisational moment, using modern jazz harmonic and rhythmic twists to push themselves to the max and turn VGM classics – and a healthy smattering of deep cuts – on their heads in a way where “Uematsu meets Mingus.”

Their goal is to unearth the natural pairing of jazz and VGM, bringing fans of each genre together in ways they may not suspect. They believe that by utilizing their own individual interpretations of the jazz language through improv they are able to forge closer bonds with the game music that we all love, creating a unique personal experience for their listeners.

Check out our feature in the C-ville Weekly from 2/20/19 

 

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Upcoming Gigs

OFFBEAT ROADHOUSE (WTJU)
2244 Ivy Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Streaming Worldwide: WTJU.net

Friday, June 30
8:00 - 9:00 P.M. ET

NO COVER

 

MILLER’S DOWNTOWN
109 W Main St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Friday, August 2
10:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. ET

NO COVER

 

KARDINAL HALL
722 Preston Ave. #101
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Sunday, August 25
6:00 - 8:00 P.M. ET

NO COVER

 

KARDINAL HALL
722 Preston Ave. #101
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Sunday, October 27
6:00 - 8:00 P.M. ET

NO COVER


Core Lineup

The main Modes you’ll find on the gig.

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Gregory Weaver | Saxophones/Arranging

Michael McNulty | Guitar

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Brandon Walsh | Trumpet/Flugel

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Andre La Velle | Bass

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Gabe Planas | Keys

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Pat Hayes | Drums

 
 

Alternate Modes

Band members outside of the core lineup—you may see these Modes on recordings or filling in.