PVD - The Live Band
PVD is the live outlet for my own compositions. Blending live jazz and hip-hop, we have rocked audiences at such venues as the Blue Note, SOBs, Southpaw, & NJPAC.
PVD: Bands / Projects
PVD & John Robinson
Hip Hop Veteran John Robinson (aka Lil Sci) & PVD have been rocking crowds together at such venues as The Blue Note, NJPAC, & Southpaw for over 3 years. J.R., a veteran of the underground hip hop scene has recorded with MF DOOM, Danger Mouse, J. Rawls, Scienz of Life, Flying Lotus, & many more. PVD's jazz influenced breaks & Robinson's intelligent wordplay have been quickly gaining the respect of audiences young and old.
Pick up your copy of "ALL THE WAY LIVE" from John Robinson & PVD wherever you purchase digital music. iTunes, Amazon, EMusic, Napster, etc.
PVD Breaks - Live Breakbeats
Attention producers, DJ's, & MCs. Stay Tuned for "PVD BREAKS Volume I" due out soon. featuring all original LIVE breakbeats for royalty free use. Tired of chopping the same drum samples as the next guy? Pick up PVD Breaks Vol. 1 for exclusive new LIVE breakbeats from yours truly. Stay tuned for more info and for the official release date.
Lux DeVille - Collabo
PVD + 8th W1 = Lux DeVille. Wordsmith Extraordinaire: 8th W1 along with Maestro of the Future Funk: PVD collaborate to form "Lux DeVille". Intelligent, conscious wordplay & live jazz-inspired breakbeats define a project that is out to push the boundaries of live hip hop.
Lyrical Graffiti - House Band
New Jersey's longest running live hip hop show. (coming up on 6 years strong). This show is brought to you every other Friday by Underground Exp.
I've had the pleasure of running the band for Lyrical Graffiti for over 3 years now. 2 sets of live funk, jazz, and hip hop along with featured MCs performing with the band. A mix of my own compositions and classic hip hop breakbeats. Come by this Friday and check us out.
Square Wave Punch - The Rock Band
Square Wave Punch is Sean Kiely, Kellen Harrison, and Pat Van Dyke. They play geek rock with the throat claw of the Serengeti Lion. They will paw your cheek with melody as they exfoliate your temples with their gritside rhythm chuck. Watch out.
Pat Van Dyke Jazz Trio / Quartet
A more traditional jazz ensemble performing standards from the American jazz songbook as well as my more straight-ahead original compositions. Available for private events and restaurant gigs, etc.