Cali Soberanes- vocals, lead guitar
Todd "Skinnyfat" Lovato- vocals, bass guitar
Colin Darby- vocals, tenor sax
Rick Moraga- Trap Set and Percussion
Mike Jaramillo - Trap Set and Percussion
Todd and Cali playing Misdemeanor songs
Funkadelic, The Beatles, Beck, Parliment, Steely Dan, Manu Chao, Aberfeldy, Wilco, Bootsy Collins, Curtis Mayfield, Santana, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, John Coltrane, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Grant Green, John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, Ween, Allman Bros., SquarePusher, Marvin Gaye, Ohio Players, Paul Simon, John Lennon, John Denver, Fela Kuti, Villa Lobos, Los Lobos, John Mcglaughlin, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Stanley Clark, Stanley Jordan, The Funky Meters, The Cars, Billy Idol, George Clinton, Les Claypool, Ruben Blades, Djavan, Johnny Cash, NWA, Galactic, Snoop Dog, Eric Clapton, Cream, Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Rick James, Suicidal Tendecies, Nick Drake, Eek a Mouse, Jimi Hendrix
N.M.'s premier retro-funk contingent incorporates Latin, hip-hop and jazz resulting in a party oriented, high-octane, unforgettable musical experience. Award winning songwriting, chicken-scratch guitars and turntables, slap bass, 70's breakbeats and punchy saxophones are F.G.F.
Felonious Groove Foundation was formed in 2000 by Cali Soberanes and Todd Lovato. The two had played music together in high school and would often sneak into 21 and over bars to participate in Santa Fe local open mic sessions. They decided to start the band shortly after moving to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico. F.G.F quickly made it's mark on the scene by winning several "battle-of-the-bands" and relentlessly touring the local club circut. Influenced heavily by the 70s funk era, Latin rhythms and urban hip-hop, Felonious Groove Foundation quickly became a local favorite, headlining many of the southwest areas largest festivals. The band has also had the opportunity to share the stage with Arrested Development, Fishbone, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Los Mocosos and the B- Side Players.
Made up of six young men in their early and mid twenties, FGF was nominated for seven awards at the 2004 New Mexico Music Industry Awards; the regions most prestigious recognition for the musical arts. Awarded for best Hip-hop production, the band continues to shake local night clubs into the wee hours of the night. Recently Lovato and Soberanes wrapped up production on the band' s Third Albulm "Paper Tiger", Scheduled for release this fall under Penguino Records. With an already large and diverse fan base Felonious Groove Foundation is poised to make a lasting impact on the music industry.
FELONIOUS GROOVE FOUNDATION: Paper Tiger
Saxophone Driven Funk reminiscent of the 70's with a modern twist.
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what's up boyz! hey guys just wanted to tell you that, How much I miss hanging and listening to you guys, I hope one day you will come to NC? Hope you guys are safe and careful for fiestas, Love you guys.
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