Peter Bagenstoss Keys Brian Zimmerman Bass Hugo Reynolds Drums Matt Manske Guitar John Doing Aux Percussion Pete Ross Alto Sax Jason Buck Tenor Sax Ra Fury EmC
Influences
The Meters
Herbie Hancock
John Scofield
Galactic
Medeski, Martin & Wood
Tito Puente
The Grateful Dead
The Doors
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
For a relatively young band on the Madison scene, Chafo's sound has evolved several times since they first began making music nearly two years ago. From jazz to dub reggae, funk to latin, Chafo is consistently weaving a changing web of musical sounds and ideas, always looking for the next place to explore. Their live shows are filled with energy, evidenced by the large dancing crowds routinely seen at Chafo shows. However, unlike your average band, one sitting down listening will find them energetic in another sense. Chafo strives to lay down an interesting groove that gets people stimulated in mind and body, and leaves everyone feeling spirited by the end of the show.
Formed within the confines of the UW-music school, Chafo brings together an eclectic mix of musical styles sure to please all palates. Drawing heavy influences from early 70's Funk and Jazz bands such as The Meters, Herbie Hancock, and Freddie Hubbard, Chafo keeps any crowd moving. If Chafo was a stew: Funk would be the broth, Reggae, Blues and Hip-Hop would be the ingredients, and Latin would be the spice. Whatever the occasion or venue, Chafo will be keeping it funky.
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"Superb musicians" - 89.9 WORT
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"The set got everyone going, especially this group of gorgeus women moving and shaking" - Emmie Magazine
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"As young as they appear, members of chafo know what they are doing musically" - The Isthmus
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"I hate young extremely talented people" - Not so young or talented fan
FRIDAY, MAY 29TH SPRING SPLASH REGGAE BASH feat. DRED I DREAD, PRINCE PAUL & THE CONSCIOUS PARTY, AND CHAFO HIGH NOON SALOON 701A E. WASHINGTON AVE MADISON, WI SHOWTIME: 9PM TICKETS: $8 ADV./$10 DAY OF SHOW
Heady times await us next weekend at the Roadhouse, I can't wait for the Chafo Revolution! Get ready to rip it up, to the masses and let's get the kidz rocking
