New Tribe

New Tribe’s sound has roots in American musical traditions of rock n roll, blues, country and folk, but branches out into cosmic, improvised, unclassifiable realms more akin to jazz and psychedelia.  The members of the current trio line up (Eric Sarmiento – guitar/vocals, Chris Gomez – keys/vocals, Adam Sarmiento – bass/guitar/drums/vocals) have been the constants in a long, strange journey that began with gigs in central Oklahoma in 1993.  Other notable members of the band have included Mike Hosty – bass/vocals, Lawrence Linden – percussion/vocals and Sterling Finlay – bass/vocals.

The first 90s phase of the band, generated a loyal and engaged fanbase in the region and beyond with much regional touring including a 2 night stand at Norman’s Sooner Theater, as well as gigs on the national stage such as the Washington DC NOW rally in 1995 which was broadcast on C-SPAN and had an estimated 250,000 attendees.

In 2016 the band reformed after having pursued other various solo and intersecting musical projects. This current phase of the band has yielded 4 albums, and 2 singles, as well as a web series. They have kept a consistent rotation of gigs mainly in Texas and Oklahoma including, dates at Illinois River Jam, Bushyhead Festival and their own New Tribe gathering at Roman Nose State Park. Now as a trio, the band is exploring a new stripped down,  laid back sound that promises to appeal to a wide audience.

 

Later Days trilogy

In mid 2018 the members of New Tribe found themselves with at least 20 new songs ready to record. As is typical of New Tribe music, the songs covered a broad stylistic range, perhaps even broader than usual, so the idea of a white album style psychedelic stew of a double album was born. During the course of recording, at least 11 more songs and jams were added, necessitating the need for a full trilogy of albums. The resulting trilogy known as Later Days is now complete with the addition of Love Field, marking a new exciting addition to the canon of what could be called “cosmic american music” or perhaps more aptly, “cosmic earth music”. Listen to the albums here (in reverse order of release), dig some links for more info and also check the accompanying video series here.

Love Field 2021

more on Love Field here.

Medicine Park 2020

more on Medicine Park here.

Health Camp 2020

more on Health Camp here.

Events

2021

Saturday May 29th –  Private party, Austin, TX

Thursday June 17th –   Depot TV taping, @The Depot, Norman, OK

Friday June 18th –   @The Deli, Norman, OK

Saturday June 19th –   Bushyhead Farm Festival, Kansas, OK

2020

Friday January 24th – @The ABGB, 1305 W. Oltorf, Austin, TX 78704. Free!

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2019

Thursday February 21st – w/ Brave Little Howl@The Deli, Norman, OK

Thursday March 21st – An Evening of Cosmic American Music and Conversation @artspace at untitled. 1 NE 3rd st. OKC, OK. Live interview and song session. Live art and more. 6-8 pm.

Saturday April 27th – Norman Music Fest, main stage, 5pm. Norman, OK. Free!

Friday May 10th – @The ABGB, 1305 W. Oltorf, Austin, TX 78704. Free!

Saturday July 20th – 2nd annual High Summer’s Eve @The Blue Door. 2805 N McKinley, OKC, OK

Saturday August 3rd – w/ Universal Sigh (Athens, GA) @The Deli, 309 White St., Norman, OK

Friday September 13th – Felix and Adam @Greenlove, 112 W. Main st, Norman, OK

Saturday October 5th – w/ Locust Avenue. @Opolis, 113 N. Crawford, Norman, OK

Sunday October 6th – Groovefest, Andrews Park, Norman, OK

Sunday October 26th – New Tribe Free Gathering, 3 Tribe sets, w/ JH Sitton, Wally (solo set), yoga, meditation, food and more. 1 – 9 pm. Roman Nose State Park, Watonga, OK

Tuesday  December 31st – 2nd New Tribe New Year – Dark Side of the Moon edition @The Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley, OKC, OK. 9pm – 12am

 

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2018

Saturday March 24th – Step Outside album release party, @The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley ave, OKC, OK. doors at 8pm. $20 tix and more info here.

Saturday April 28th – @NMF(Norman Music Fest), Depot Stage 8pm. more info here.

Friday May 4th – w/Amado Gonzalez, Jack Henry + Suspect B, @The Root Cellar, San Marcos, TX

Friday May 11th – NAC and NMF present, @Opolis, 113 N. Crawford, Norman, OK

Friday June 8th – @the ABGB, 1305 W. Oltorf, Austin, TX 78704. 8pm.

Saturday July 28th – “New Tribe unplugged” @Blue Doors Tenkiller, Gore, OK.

Friday August 10th – “High Summer’s Eve” w/ Beau Jennings, Kris Kanaly and Mystery Lights @The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley ave, OKC, OK. doors at 8pm. $20 tix and more info here.

Friday August 24th –  @ Dahlia Woods Gallery, San Marcos, TX

Friday October 12th – @ The Root, 3012 N Walker Ave B, Oklahoma City, OK

Saturday October 13th – @ Illinois River Jam, Peyton’s Place, Tahlequah, OK. stellar lineup with many great artists including: Hosty, Travis Linville, Samantha Crain, Carter Sampson and many more. more info and tickets here.

Friday October 19th – @ The ABGB, 1305 W. Oltorf, Austin, TX 78704 more info here.

Friday November 9th – w/ Brave Little Howl, @ Harvest House, 331 E HICKORY ST DENTON, TX. 8pm. Free show

Saturday December 8th- “Psych-out” w/ Helen Kelter Skelter, and Astral Planes, @ Opolis, 113 N. Crawford, Norman, OK.

Music

Better Ways 2022

Love Field 2021

Medicine Park 2020

Health Camp 2020

Elevator/Light One Candle – 2018

Step Outside – 2018

Who Knows (single) – 2017

The Band

Eric Sarmiento – guitars, bass, keys, vocals
Adam Sarmiento – drums, guitars, bass, vocals
Chris Gomez – keys, bass,  guitars, vocals