Eric Mullis (Vibraphone, MalletKat, Vocoder, Samples),
Philip W. Berkley III (Bass),
Scott Brower (Acoustic and Electronic Drums),
Silas Aldridge (Keys)
Influences
Galactic, Martin, Medeski, and Wood, The Meters, Soulive, John Scofield, Stanton Moore, JD Earley, Tortoise, Isotope 217, Slave, Chicago Underground Duo, Ray Mazurek, Herbie Hancock, Lionel Hampton, Charles Mingus, Milt Jackson, Joe Locke, Wayne Shorter, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Djoliba Don, The Dylan Group, Mice Parade, Stereolab, Garage a Trois, Brian Eno, Morphine, June of 44.
"Have you ever seen someone rock the hell out of a xylophone/vibraphone? Eric Mullis easily gets into the groove and hammers away on that thing as he's joined by an amazing cast of musicians. Phillip W. Berkley III brings the right amount of funky bass to the instrumental jazz fusion outfit. They're always entertaining and consistently getting the crowd moving."
Jeff Hahne
Music Editor, "Creative Loafing" (Charlotte)
Actual Proof is an original instrumental group whose music emphasizes rich grooves and rhythmic explorations. The group stands out from other bands since they blend mallet percussion (vibes and marimba), keys, funk bass, samples, and acoustic and electronic percussion. The group can perform a jazz-fusion set for jazz venues and a nastier funk set for clubs and bars.
The members of Actual Proof bring bring a wide array of influences, backgrounds, and skills to the group. Each member is a skilled soloist who strives to integrate their improvisations into the development of the groove. The band is currently performing regularly in the Charlotte NC as well as in other cities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Actual Proof is proud to be a member of the Carolinas Live Music Society (www.carolinaslivemusic.net).
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Thanks for the add, guys. You are funky as hell. Not too hip on the name "paradigm shift," but I'm sure the album kills. Good luck at the cd release. peace-kev
Yo guys were gon need a copy of that cd! I cant wait for you guys to check out our new band in the making- with Stevie Ray here on guitar its gonna be nuts. Keep us posted on anything you guys wanna do in wilmington
This month's featured show is this Saturday, June 13th! Savannah prog act Sinister Moustache performs their cinematic nightmare of shapeshifting songs. www.myspace.com/sinistermoustache. Then NC band Actual Proof is a jazz-funk fusion act that rocks a mean xylophone. www.myspace.com/actualproof3. Headlining is sci-fi middle eastern funk act Consider the Source, on tour from NYC. www.myspace.com/considerthemusic. This show is only $6!!!! See you at the Wormhole this Saturday!
Great stuff last night at the Whiskey, loved the grooves. My friends up in Philly are looking for good bands to play with, they are a funk jazz and house style. Check em out and let me know if you guys are interested in touring to Philly. www.myspace.com/bodegaband
