Somewhere way down on the Muskegon River in the heart of Big Rapids country (below the ring finger on the "heartline" of your Michigan hand) lives a rare creature known as the Ultraviolet Hippopotomus.  Besides wallowing in the muck to stay cool (don't we all from time to time) this radiating river cow has been known to make unusual sounds that can only be appreciated by dedicated music freaks - particularly those near Ferris State University.  Some say it sounds like rock. Some say it's more like jazz.  Still others report  electronica, reggae and even bluegrass emanating from the massive orifice of this unpredictable menace.  The only way to know for sure is to check them out for yourself in the Original Artists / Jam  category of our band links section.  Or you can just click "read more" below and we'll give you all the links you need. - Mitch



From the Ultraviolet Hippopotomus band-link description:  '...Blending rock, jazz, electronica, reggae, bluegrass, and more, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus strives to bring unique new sounds to listeners ears and make their booties shake.  The band has been playing with varying lineups for over 4 years packing such clubs as Bell's Brewery, Founder's, and The Loading Dock.  With the recent release of their second album "Songs for the Reaper" the band hopes to reach new audiences and expand their radio airplay and the regions in which they play.  For free live Hippo recordings check out http://www.archive.org/details/uvh2007-10-19.uvh2007-10-19.sbd.flac


Visit Ultraviolet Hippopotomus on MySpace.com

http://www.myspace.com/uvhippo

Visit The Official Ultraviolet Hippo Homepage

http://www.uvhippo.com


(photo by Brother Bear/B.L.I.S.S. Photography )