Chemystry Set | SF Bay Area Urban Earthy Jive Energy

15 years of tuberific fabulousity

yup, we created a lot of music...

1996 - 2010: 15 Years of Chemystry Set

Welcome to the Set

Founded on an auspicious evening in November of 1996, the idea was to create a platform that would allow musicians of all different backgrounds and characters to add their own individual blend of skills and energy to the overall mix.

Rather than finding any particular style to play, it seemed to make a lot more sense to let everyone’s quirky personality unfold and see where it would take us. This way, the Chemystry Set could just stay the Chemystry Set while everyone was constantly evolving and experimenting with all the diverse elements inherent in it.

Ultimately, it was the love for music and exploring the unknown together with fellow kindred spirits that brought us together and lent our eclectic orchestra its backbone and character.

The Players

From 8-piece world ensemble to classic rock quartet and everything in between, The Set has done it all. Here's the complete cast...

People really said that!

Zoinks! Here I am in Bangalore, hanging the 3-loads of laundry after a 10 day vacation in the jungles of the Western Ghats. Asked the girls what tunes they’d like to crank while we fold and hang and sort clean clothes… Jack Johnson? nawww…. KidTunes? no way! …how about Pat Metheny? uughh, Dad, that’s YOUR music! Chemystry Set? YES YES YES!!!! We LOOOOOVE chemystry set!!!! So we are frolicking about doing laundry, looking outside at swaying palm trees and stinky rickshaws, with the triple Chem-album shuffle on at HIGH volumne! THANK YOU ALL FOR YEARS of LUSCIOUS TUNES!!!!!! I treasure your gift of music to the world!!! now we need to head out for masala dosas, and some other “essentials.”

Pablo Amstutz

Is it naive to think that an album can change how you feel about the world around you? I don’t think so. The things you choose to be passionate about and draw inspiration from should stir your soul; they should be potentially life-changing. Too much of our existence is filled with shallow, plastic imitations of life that are being marketed to us by people who are not interested in our well-being. At this particular moment in time, when it feels like we live in an age where optimism is a rare commodity, Chemystry Set is here to remind us that it’s not too late, that there are still ways to improve things, and that you really can draw life-changing inspiration from music that genuinely matters. Yes, it really is as simple as that. Buy the album and see for yourself.

Scott Coldren

I wanted to let you and the gang know what a great weekend I had. It was perfect. I realize (once again) how lucky I am to have the friends I have. So many beautiful people. I have been more fortunate than anyone has a right to be in my short time to know the people I do and to have had the good times I’ve had. There is nothing like being with people you are comfortable with- genuine people. When it is that easy to keep laughing, it is a wonderful thing. I wish everyone could have experiences like that- to share in the groove. Those are the times that help you to remember why life is just plain fun. May there be many more to come. Please pass my love and thanks to the rest of the crew. See you all before too long.

Brett Galimidi