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 funkUs's Profile |
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Orlando's purveyors of flavor rock... |
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| Location: | Orlando, FLORIDA |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Oct 13, 2008 (418 days back) |
About Me |
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funkUs is one of Orlando's most prolific and enduring bands. Their charismatic stage show and unique blend of musical genres, (dubbed "flavor rock" by the Orlando Weekly and declared "a guilty pleasure" by OW music critic, Jason Ferguson), have earned them statewide recognition and an intensely loyal following since their inception in 1998. They perform regularly in the Central Florida area at music venues and festivals from coast to coast. A leading figure in the Orlando music scene, the band is also responsible for organizing Jambando @ Hard Rock Live, Central Florida's premiere jam band showcase, and regularly perform at the world famous venue to hundreds of fans each year. Other accomplishments include a celebrated appearance at the inaugural Bluesfest in downtown Orlando, heralded as one of the best of the festival; the establishment of now legendary late-night jams for annual music festivals in DeLand and Daytona Beach; and multiple performances with original Grateful Dead keyboardist, Tom Constanten, who also appears on their latest CD release. Toni Brown, former publisher and editor of Relix Magazine, writes: "funkUs fits neatly into the eclectic jamband musical melting pot. The band possesses powerful blues leanings and intense R&B and funk rhythms. With an emphasis on meaningful songwriting and freeform jam exploration, their songs range from quirky and catchy to emotionally moving. The combinations result in highly danceable, energetic grooves that reach dizzying, intoxicating highs or soothing, spiritual lows." The band encourages the many who've joined The funki, (fans of funkUs), in spreading the music, infecting a wide audience with the spirit and energy defining funkUs' flavor rock. funkUs... it'll grow on you... |
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Music:Member Since: 2/7/2005Band Website: funkUs.com Band Members: Dave 'the cat' Mann guitar, vocals Sharif Mekawy keys, vocals Adam Freeman drums, vocals Dave Whittaker bass, vocals Other funki include: Ron Betts (Pitch Blue Jam) - guitar, vocals John 'Mojo' Jones (Houseshakers) - bass, vocals Jim 'Mad Dog' Mahoney (Houseshakers) - guitar, vocals Chris 'The Iceman' Raynor (Soul Cactus) - harp, trumpet, vocals Chris Charles (Junkie Rush) - assorted saxes Clay 'Bonedaddy' Watson (The Legendary JC's) - trombone 'RasTrent' Spears (Burning Spear) - saxophone Jay Camphire (Refried Confusion) - keys Tom Constanten (Grateful Dead) - keys ... and many others Influences: Eric Clapton & Cream, The Grateful Dead, Phish, moe., Medeski Martin & Wood, Soulive, Umphrey's McGee, Dave Matthews Band, The Ramones, The Meters, The Beatles, The Police, Ben Harper.... this crazy list can go on and on... Sounds Like: Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Jam Band / Psychedelic / Funk) |
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My Blog |
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1st Copper Rocket show... |
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| Well, it was about a month back, but we did play at the historic Copper Rocket for the first time and, though up against a benefit for Will's and some other hoppin' shows in town, we managed to bring ... Posted by funkUs on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST |
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funkUs @ The Copper Rocket |
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| funkUs makes their Copper Rocket debut in Maitland, FL, one of the Orlando's longtime supporters of great original music. Wait'll they get a load of us!
