With a solid repertoire of original songs, The Werks explore the boundaries of rock, funk, electronica, bluegrass, jazz, afro-cuban, celtic, and dance, often with an epic, improvisational jam.
Guitarist Chris Houser joins bassist Chuckie Love with drummer Rob Chafin and keyboardist Dave Bartoletti.
"We all bring something to the table," says Houser. "And you can see that in our live shows."
The band's powerful performances feed off the energy of their audience.
"People really listen to the music and it's very interactive," says Bartoletti. "It really works when you are willing to let the music go where it will take you."
"We have gotten past the point where we are just playing for ourselves, and really reached out to the audience to get to a musical climax," continues Chafin.
Their influences are as eclectic as their music, but some common influences include Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers, Phish, Jimi Hendrix, Rush, The Beatles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pink Floyd, Umphrey's McGee, and The Grateful Dead. The Werks have shared the bill with bands like Particle, Tea Leaf Green, One Under and The Maji.
"You don't have to be a jam band fan to enjoy what we do," promises Houser. "It's just good music and it is interactive for the audiences. It can really go anywhere."
