Adam Deitch may have been predestined to be a drummer. The son of two professional funk drummers and Berklee grads, Adam first picked up his sticks at the age of two. His first gig was at a school assembly for his… (Read More)
Amp Live is building a rep as one of Cali’s most talented and diverse music producer/djs. After his dreamy soulful beats for the hip-hop group Zion I, he has been able to produce for major and independent artist such as Akon… (Read More)
Andalus exemplifies diverse voices harmonizing. Like the Iberian Empire that was home to many walks of life, Andalus brings together diverse influences from straight ahead jazz, gospel, soul, hiphop, and world music. In any given formation of Andalus Jazz Express, the… (Read More)
A gifted musician and songwriter , Bobby started playing when he was 7; his first instrument was the upright bass. He played the drums until his mother got sick of toting them around to practice (before he could drive) and he… (Read More)
Break Science is the culmination of a career of beat-bending by its brainchild duo, Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee. Deitch, known for his work with John Scofield, Lettuce and others is the perfect counterpoint to Lee, who lends his keyboard soundscapes… (Read More)
From over seven years of playing guitar with “Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe”, to performing and recording with Grammy Award winning artist, Lauryn Hill, to numerous appearances with the house band on the NBC television show, “Last call with Carson Daly”, Brian… (Read More)
Broken Tongues is an innovative, six-piece, alternative hip-hop band based in Denver, CO. The Tongues have a singular, live-instrumental style, crafted through combined years of music study, collaboration and performance. BT’s genre-bending sound is born out of renowned musical influences, including… (Read More)
Jazz gangster movie, Rod Buckner dove, trumpet in hand, behind the drum set to avoid the storm of bullets hitting the stage. Fresh out of college in the early 70’s, Buckner was gigging around Denver every night with a 10 piece… (Read More)
Nominated this year for best blues contemporary female by the national blues foundation awards (formerly known as the handys). “The Toughest Girl Alive” is the name of Candyes’ original song and the title of her soon to be released memoir and… (Read More)
Caravan of Thieves create fun yet elegant compositions that embody the spirit and swing of early gypsy jazz but with plenty of witty, inventive lyrics and vocal harmonies to serenade the listener. Fiery violin arrangements, thumping upright bass and rhythmic acoustic… (Read More)
Chicago Afrobeat Project (CAbP) is a dynamic musical collective rooted in ‘70s funk and jazz-infused afrobeat. CAbP mixes traditional afrobeat with other dance-invoking musical motifs such as Chicago’s electronic house music, complex West African percussion rhythms and upbeat funk. At each… (Read More)
‘color’ is – Culture enriched by music…and that is our goal. Formerly, ‘The Mighty Small,’ Colorado’s band, ‘color’, is the quintessential (!) five person group for all of Denver’s best music digs and personal events. Fortuitously formed in the heart of… (Read More)
… is a Philadelphia based guitarist who has utilized nearly a decade of steady performing to develop a unique and progressive style – one that sits somewhere between jazz, funk and rock. Initially attracted to the guitar as a teenager after… (Read More)
The Dream Doctors are a Boulder-based original act that pride themselves on composition and musicianship. From five part vocal harmonies to genre-blending dance parties, the six-piece outfit creates an uplifting live atmosphere that offers something for music fans of all interests… (Read More)
Fizakat I would…Fizakat is crazy. With newly added troublemakers Ben Melius, or “The Ben”, and Cody Wales, Fizakat has grown exponentially from their humble beginnings. Now Kyle Busey and Phil Chappell teamed up with the new youngins are writing with an… (Read More)
Groundation has truly become a worldwide movement. Incorporating a unique blend of reggae, jazz, and dub, Groundation has created a global community of fans that continues to grow. Their live shows are bursting with energy and improvisation. In the past two… (Read More)
NEW LINEUP!!! While I’d like to thank all the previous members of Harmonious Junk, we’ve got a new lineup now that I think will be the best ever. With Nathan Peoples on sax and keys, a tremendous player who jumps from… (Read More)
Hot Soup is a vital part of the Boulder music scene. Blending a mix of funk, rock, jazz, soul, and a little bit of everything else your ear drums are sure to have a good time. Hot Soup is Adrian Engfer… (Read More)
We are all pretty much east coasters. That probably explains why we have the potential to be assholes (especially our guitarist — he’ll tell you so himself)! We like to listen to funky, nutty music and we like to play funky… (Read More)
Composer, bassist, band leader, multi-instrumentalist JAMES SINGLETON has made his home in New Orleans since 1977. he has free-lanced with many great New Orleans artists and many others. a short list would include: James Booker, Professor Longhair, Johnny Vidacovich, Astral Project… (Read More)
Jen Durkin aka Pipes is a 12 year veteran of the funk jamband scene. Started Deep Banana Blackout with Tongue n Groove All stars in 1996. DBB self produced two CDs and hit the national touring hard until 2000 when she… (Read More)
Maceo Parker: his name is synonymous with Funky Music, his pedigree impeccable; his band: the tightest little funk orchestra on earth. Everyone knows by now that he’s played with each and every leader of funk, his start with James Brown, which… (Read More)
Mike Dillon (aka Mike D) is a percussionist, vibraphonist, bandleader, vocalist and songwriter born in San Antonio, Texas. He is a member of Critters Buggin, Les Claypool’s Fancy Band and Garage A Trois. He has performed with many musicians including Ani… (Read More)
Mike Slott is a musician routed in Jazz and Classical music but raised in Hip Hop and Electronic equipment. It’s becoming a familiar story these days but strip the story and gear away and you are left with one of the… (Read More)
Miss Tess is a New York City based songwriter and performing musician, who tours regularly with her band, as “Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade”. In addition to Tess on her 1920s archtop guitar, the current lineup includes Alec Spiegelman… (Read More)
Formed in Kansas City in late 2008 by guitarist Jeremy Anderson, bassist Zach Rizer and drummer Stephen Gunn, Mouth plays original dance/funk music that incorporates a wide variety of influences: the harmonies of jazz, the improvisational approach of jam bands, and… (Read More)
On The Spot Trio is: Kris Yunker: Hammond Organ, Bass Keys, & Clavinet. Emery Nelson: Drums. & Danny Mayer: Guitar. On The Spot is exactly where these three musicians stand when they settle into a heavy funk-laden groove. Formed in July… (Read More)
There’s nothing better than a(n) in-the-pocket rhythm section, but when you add 4-5 part vocals, a one-man horn section, intricate melodies, and an uncompromised drive for originality you’ll feel Petals of Spain….. .. .. On venturing on this musical puzzle started… (Read More)