James Brown, Al Green, Bob Marley, Dr. John, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Otis Redding, Albert King, Dusty Springfield, The O Jays, Marvin Gaye, The Funk Brothers, Chaka Khan, Curtis Mayfield, Soulive, Coldblood, Carlos Santana, "Bitches Brew" a la Miles, Bootsy, Robert Johnson, Lettuce, Parliament/Funkadelic...& George Clinton, The Combo, Earth Wind and Fire, The Gap Band, Isaac Hayes, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Jimmy Cliff, Anthony Hamilton, JR Walker and the Allstars, Jimi Hendrix, Root City Band, Ides of March, Tito Puente, Rebirth Brass Band, Jackson 5, the Neville Brothers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Meters, Liquid Soul, Blood Sweat and Tears, Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker and don't forget PeeWee Ellis, Kool and the Gang, Beck, Karl Denson, with or without his Tiny Universe, Warren Haynes, Jon Cleary, Prince, Rick James, Roy Lee Johnson, Rufus, Sly and the Family Stone, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Sam and Dave, Tower of Power, Outkast, Delroy Wilson, the Four Tops...
8 Switch is comprised of some of the cities hottest young players combining talent and creativity with an unmatched love for performing to create a truly unique show.
The live shows seem to gain momentum as the band flexes their improvisational muscles and gives the audience a memorable and exciting experience that can only be described as an 8 Switch party. 8 Switch's music keeps audiences coming back for more of that 8 Switch sound.
On their new self titled album 8 Switch utilizes diverse musical backgrounds of it's members. Smattering all their songs with a unique, tight and funky foundation, the band artfully jams it's way through multiple genres including ska, southern funk, and hip hop.
All the members contribute to the song writing and arranging process, and the members' varied musical backgrounds and experiences help make 8 Switch's repertoire eclectic and fresh.
8 Switch has the rare combination of tightness and improvisational fluidity that creates solid precise grooves that can turn on a dime into something completely fresh and new, and keep audiences on the floor dancing all night.
The individual members have been active in the music scene by playing, recording, jamming, or sharing the stage with such artists as Root City Band, Corey Stevens, Dr. Mambo’s Combo, Jelly Bean Johnson, Heatbox, Bobby Vandell, Willie Walker, Billy “Big Daddy” Cade, Jesse Lang, Desdamona, Omar Bliss, members of the Steve Miller Band, the Funk Brothers and many others from the twin cities and around the nation.
when did you guys become one monstrous switch as opposed to an assembly of switches? or is it 8 switches? 8 switches who are not quite assembled, rather just lying around lazily in a semi-organizational pattern. WOAH. now i'm just confused.
That was a super funny hilarious video! At least it's not cunt? Brain of an infant? Where do you come up with this stuff? Keep up the good work!! See you soon, I hope....
