Article: Groovers new to scene: Paper Genius is working on new stuff, more exposure.

Byline: Isamu Jordan

Jul. 21--ID: Very much a brand new baby in the rock scene, Paper Genius has played only a handful of shows, but it is quickly catching on in the local scene. Roster: Drummer Martin Lopes, bassist Samantha Pittman, vocalist and guitarist Jason Johansson Style: Toe-tapping groove blues-rock-reggae Origin story: The band started with Lopes, a trained drummer, and Johansson jamming together. Pittman, who has a musical background in piano, learned some bass basics and joined to fill out the lineup. "Samantha was taught because we needed a bass player, but (she) is a very quick learner and has turned into a super groovster," said ...

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