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Afroskull
Funk / Progressive / Jam Band

New Orleans/NYC Superfunk



New York, New York
United States

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   Afroskull: General Info
Member Since7/31/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.afroskull.com
Band MembersJoe Scatassa - guitar, vocals
Matt Iselin - keyboards, vocals
Dan Asher - bass
and Bearded Jon Stonbely - bass
Jason Isaac - drums
Seth Moutal - his dudeness, or el duderito if you're not into the whole brevity thing - percussion

With frequent help in New York from:
Jeff Pierce - trumpet
Justin Flynn - tenor sax
Rafi Malkiel - trombone

and in New Orleans:
Bill Richards - bass, vocals
Rick Trolsen - trombone
Chuck Arnold - trumpet
Jason Mingledorf - tenor sax
Magic Earl Scioneaux - keyboards

and a cast of thousands!
InfluencesZappa, Funkadelic, Black Sabbath, The Meters, Charles Mingus, The Headhunters, Gentle Giant, Neslort, Smilin' Myron, and all the great music of New Orleans
Sounds Likethe Zappa/P-Funk jam session you always wanted.
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 25 2009 10:00P
The Hudson House Nyack, New York

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   About Afroskull



Next gig: Saturday, November 7, 2009 - CD release party at Ace of Clubs, 9 Great Jones St., NYC

For more info and mp3s, visit:
www.afroskull.com
www.archive.org/details/Afroskull

Afroskull is greasy persuasion and bad gris-gris. A New York City funk/rock collective by way of New Orleans, the ‘Skull is a sonic gumbo that is one part Funkadelic and one part Black Sabbath with generous helpings of Zappaesque runs and jazzoid horns. The interplay of their heady musicianship and fat bottomed grooves helps to keep les bon temps rouler all night long.

Born of saintly happenstance and house party jam sessions in The Big Easy, Afroskull has been intent on setting about the musical canvas with broad strokes and a menacing palette for more then a decade. Indulging in the sweet cross pollination of musical genres, they have created a hybrid sound they can call their very own. Taking their name from the perceived halo, that well worn LP fade, which framed the shrouded skull on the back cover of “Steppenwolf Live,” the band, in one word conceived a moniker that spoke to the heavy boogies they were cranking out on a regular basis.

Their early musical endeavors and growing reputation in and around New Orleans led the band; Joe Scatassa (guitar), Bill Richards (bass), Matt Barone (keyboards), Jason Isaac (drums) and a cadre of horn players, into the studio to cut their first album. Monster for the Masses, released in 2000, was received to critical praise. Although commercial success proved more elusive, the band’s stature, backed by their solid studio effort and high-powered shows, continued to grow even as they dealt with a multitude of changes.

Following band member departures, a brief hiatus, and a move back home to New York, Joe and Jason reconstituted Afroskull. With The Big Apple their backdrop and joined by Matt Iselin (keyboards), Dan Asher (bass) and Seth Moutal (percussion) the band was born anew, but with that same genre eschewing bend. Their live shows, a laboratory for their shifting provocative sound, were further enhanced by the solidification of the “Horns of Doom.”

Jeff Pierce (trumpet), Justin Flynn (tenor sax) and Rafi Malkiel (trombone) emerged from a rotating cast of horn players equipped with an individual swagger but firmly committed to the group dynamic. Tempted by their small yet loyal following and convinced by Joe’s intricate spiraling compositions Afroskull once again made for the studio.

The result, To Obscurity and Beyond, their first album in nine years, is a tempestuous marriage of rock, funk and jazz. Dripping with ecstatic elaborate arrangements, Joe Scatassa’s production and original compositions are hell bent on keeping you shaking your ass and banging your head. Joined by Ronnie Cuber (baritone sax, bass clarinet), of Mingus Big Band and Frank Zappa fame, the lush brass orchestrations compliment and combat the underlying full throttle gonzo spunk. Punctuated by two spitfire vocal tracks, the mostly instrumental offering stampedes, but never tramples. To Obscurity and Beyond further separates Afroskull from the majority of their peers as it marks the return of their uniquely fierce and unrelenting voice to the scene.

To Obscurity and Beyond will be released on November 7th, 2009. Get it exclusively at Afroskull.com.

"It's a high-powered groove generator, throbbing with jazzoid horns, all-around intense musicianship, pedal to the heavy metal tendencies (with Black Sabbath in the collective woodshed!?), and Zappa-esque compositional conceptualizing. Fused under extreme heat and pressure with a creative abandon and a gonzo attitude, Afroskull's music demands spirit-possessed body movements and has "Holy Shit!" moments of revelation aplenty."
- Home of the Groove blog

"With roots in both the Big Apple and the Big Easy, it’s no wonder that when the guys in Afroskull get together something special happens. They’ve managed to combine hardcore rock n’ roll (claiming Frank Zappa and Black Sabbath as influences) with a huge helping of good ole’ fashion New Orleans funk, reminiscent of The Meters and even Maceo Parker, giving them a sound all their own…"New Orleans/NYC Superfunk,” as they’ve so aptly titled themselves."
- Billboard's Mobile Beat blog

“When Afroskull gets started up, they unleash a powerful giant . . . Unlike any other funk band in New Orleans, the ‘Skull produces a gritty, dark metal sound that can keep the house rocking the entire night.”
- Offbeat Magazine, New Orleans

“This is hard-core hard-bop with a thick, walloping sound that would certainly get you evicted if you cranked this stuff up higher than a 5 or 6 on your volume dial. Afroskull churns out intense funk-sludge that takes no prisoners.”
- Where Y’At Magazine, New Orleans


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Richard Harris

Richard Harris



Nov 7 2009 12:15 AM


Hi!

Just checking in on you my friend, and hoping you are well!

ITS GREAT TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND!

Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!

I always enjoy hearing from you!

Your friend,

Richard

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Nov 6 2009 8:30 PM

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Teddy Presberg

Teddy Presberg



Nov 5 2009 9:19 PM

Hey hey hey my funky friend,

I just released a new funky album "Outcries from a Sea of Red" which is now available! You can check it out here:

Teddy Presberg: Outcries from a Sea of Red


Hope it treats your ears right!

Keep cool and in touch,

Teddy Presberg
www.teddypresberg.com
DARLING WASTE

DARLING WASTE



Nov 4 2009 1:21 AM




hey it’s lance from darling waste! I just wanted to personally thank you for the addage acceptance. much appreciated.

Hope you can come out to our Music Industry Event at Parkside Lounge in NYC on Nov. 5. This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with people from all facets of the industry (as well as hear some great music). Hope to see you there.

Come hang out with us! We love to meet musicians, network, and trade gigs. hope you enjoyed the music!



lance waste

About Darling Waste
- 5 Piece Piano Driven Indy Rock Band from Brooklyn NY
- Featured on MTV, HBO, SHOWTIME & MIRAMAX.
- New album being distributed by Hot Topic.
- July/Aug- 5 wk. UK tour w/Our Innocence Lost (UK) - sold-out venues
- Sept - opened for Blink 182, Fallout Boy,& Panic A.T Disco.
- Oct. -Nominated - UK Award- Best International Newcomer.
_ Nov. - NYC show being reviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine
- Touring w/Kill Hannah & Our Innocence Lost - Europe & Japan 2010
- Ranked by MySpace as One Of The Top 20 "Emo" Bands In The United States
- Ranked by MySpace as One Of The Top 100 "Indie" Bands In The United States
KOKOLO

KOKOLO



Nov 2 2009 5:34 PM

Greetings and thanks for the good vibes.




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Fri Nov 13 - Athens, Greece @ Gazarte
Sat Nov 14 - Athens, Greece @ Gazarte
Sun Nov 15th - Thessaloniki, Greece@ Block 33
Mon Nov 16th - Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria @ Melon
Thur Nov 19th - Buhcarest, Bulgaria @ The Gang
Fri Nov 20th - Istanbul, Turkey @ Caprice

much love and solidarity,

KOKOLO
SoulClap

SoulClap



Nov 2 2009 1:10 AM

just showin some love, have a nice day....sc
yoyo

yoyo



Oct 30 2009 10:35 AM

Thanks for being friends :)
Hope you like our old skool Soul music.
Have a wonderful weekend!
DAVID VENDETTA

DAVID VENDETTA



Oct 20 2009 6:22 AM

Tnx for your friendship!

DOWNLOAD OUR LATEST RELEASE!!!!

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דוד הטוב



Oct 5 2009 9:56 AM

awesomw!!
KALETA

KAleta zozo KAleta



Oct 4 2009 9:21 AM


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LA VIE EST UN POULPE

LA VIE EST UN POULPE



Sep 30 2009 11:07 AM

Pleased to meet you !
 peace
 Greg

 

Black Candy Store

Black Candy Store



Sep 17 2009 7:32 AM

Hi and thx for the add/request!
Don't hesitate to drop a word on our myspace if you've liked what you heard.
Hope to read you soon
Greets
Arno_Bcs
ORGONE

ORGONE
Online Now!


Sep 12 2009 10:56 PM

Afroskull, Thank you for the add. New websites and shows posted. Orgone
Roast Beef Curtains

Roast Beef Curtains



Sep 3 2009 12:17 AM

Thank you for adding up & coming original reggae/dub/punk trio The Roast Beef Curtains from LI, NY! Please check out our Summer Of Pleasure '09 tour calendar to catch a show nearest you! From NYC to the Hamptons, and all points in between...
Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Aug 17 2009 11:00 PM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy!

Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated.

Have you checked out my MySpace and www.faberoptime.com recently?
Oh and did you subscribe for my free (infrequent, no spam!) newsletter?

You might also enjoy watching some of my latest films:

More (Rate! Comment! Favorite! Subscribe!) on my YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/faberoptime.

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."

NOTIC

NOTIC



Aug 4 2009 3:14 AM

AFroskull! Would you please tell us if our tunes are funky enough for the likes of youz?
FLEET

FLEET



Jul 23 2009 6:58 PM

THANX 4 THE ADD!~
Le Pastie de la Bourgeoisie

Le Pastie de la Bourgeoisie



Jul 13 2009 8:45 AM

:)
Dana Nielsen

Dana Nielsen



Jul 8 2009 1:01 AM

Yeah y'all!! Hope the show in NYC is a blast - wish I could come!
Sullivan Hall

Sullivan Hall



May 19 2009 4:26 AM

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Hi,
Just want to let you know that a bunch of New Orleans style jazz and funk acts are coming to Sullivan Hall in the next few weeks! Ticket links and details are below, or check out www.sullivanhallnyc.com for more information.

Come out and celebrate the summer in New York, NOLA style!

Thurs. May 28 Eric Lindell with special guest Jamie McClean
$18 adv., $20 dos
8pm



Sat. May 30 Eric Krasno & Chapter 2
$12 adv., $15 dos
7pm doors



Fri. June 5 Papa Grows Funk with Rubblebucket Orchestra
$18 adv., $20 dos
7:30pm



Wed. June 10 Ropeadope's 10th Anniversary Party - A Benefit for Scotty Hard featuring John Medeski, Charlie Hunter, John Ellis, Billy Martin and more special guests TBA
$20 adv., $25 dos
9pm show



Fri. June 19 Bonerama with special guests Brother Joscephus & The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra
$20 adv., $25 dos
8:30pm show


Get your tickets early, because these are all sure to be ragers!

See you at the show!!!

ROBERT

robert higgins



May 5 2009 7:25 PM

FROM A.P....Thank You for Your Friendship...PEACE....Robert..
White Trash

White Trash



Mar 21 2009 6:28 PM


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Steve Miller

Steve Miller



Mar 21 2009 5:24 AM

Le SKULL! Im just bouncing around Paris avec Tara..Zoot Alors!
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Katrina Exhibit



Mar 15 2009 5:56 PM

thanks for the add, y'all! please check back for updates on the project.
your support is important and much appreciated!
Rexie the Maker

Rexie the Maker



Nov 29 2008 4:44 PM

Thanks for the add!

If you haven't dropped me a line yet, I would love to know what your plans are for future production and recording.

You can see some examples of my production work on my profile.


-Rexie (Producer, Baker, Candlestick Maker)
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