Michigan Roots​

Though four-piece experimental rock group Genetics calls Denver, Colorado home these days, the band’s roots go back to Grand Rapids, Michigan. There, then-15-year-olds Nathaniel Snow (drums), Jeff Ervine (guitar), and Joel Searls (bass) first began their journey of musical experimentation together. Though they found inspiration in influences like Primus, Rush, Yes, and Frank Zappa, the trio was also firmly immersed in the modern jam band scene, sparking their move to Colorado’s Front Range.​

Evolution

Current Plans

Colorado proved to be a receptive audience for the group’s unique brand of progressive rock. Genetics has spent the past handful of years playing shows all over the Front Range of Colorado, the Midwest and British Columbia, Canada including opening for the likes of George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Lotus, The String Cheese Incident and have shared the stage with Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company), Roosevelt Collier, Garaj Mahal and are occasionally joined by their fifth and honorary member, percussionist Chuck Morris (Lotus).
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The four-piece skillfully melds progressive rock, funk, psychedelic, and metal for a hard-hitting sound that’s hard to describe but always surprising, captivating, and even thought-provoking. Audiences continue to be won over by Genetics’ high-energy compositions and impactful stage presence. ​

In 2015, the band released their first full-length album, Dr. Spookymuffin, which showcases the group’s affinity for intricate, linear songwriting and orchestral progressions. In addition to debuting their first album, Genetics added a new member to the lineup, Phil Johnson, on the keyboards. 

The band’s already-eclectic sound continues to diversify and evolve with the addition of searing synth solos to the improvisational mix. As the group nears completion on their very own studio, they’ll be poised to record and release a slew of brand new albums and material!

Members

Jeffrey Ervine - Guitar

Nathaniel Snow - Drums

Joel Searls - Bass

Phil Johnson - Keyboards