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Felonious Foundation

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General Info

  • Genre: Funk / Latin / Rock

    Location New Mexico, US

    Profile Views: 42292

    Last Login: 10/8/2012

    Member Since 4/29/2005

    Website fgfband.com

    Record Label Penguino Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    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.. For more than a decade, Felonious Groove Foundation, New Mexico’s premier funk-Latin-rock contingent, has garnered a loyal following through the Southwest for its bombastic, freewheeling funk albums and dance-oriented, libation-fueled live performances. Now a little older and little wiser, the band continues to grow its die-hard following and musical resume as it continues to forge its name as one of the region’s most relevant and tenacious bands. F.G.F has earned its title as the Golden Boy of New 's music scene. In December 2007, the band was voted "" magazine's "Best Band Headed for Superstardom." The group's third album, "Paper Tiger" (Penguino Records, 2006), was nominated for 12 Music Awards and took home a trophy for "Best Musical Production in Folk/Americana" for the track "I Miss My Girl." F.G.F. is fresh off the release of “Felonious Groove Foundation Presents…Fantastic Planet,” a full-length album in which the collective reveals a more mature face, one driven by not only the funk and Latin of yore but by banjo and slide guitar-driven . The band performs under Penguino Records, an independent record label based out of Santa Fe that houses F.G.F., and hip-hop act Skinnyfat. F.G.F. is a sought-after marquis filler for local venues, as the well-known group is known for its packed shows and fun-loving audiences. The band also keeps its regional following alive through frequent tours of the Southwest, in the neighboring states of Colorado and Arizona. The band has shared the stage with such national acts as Dumpstaphunk (Neville brothers), Arrested Development, Fishbone, B Foundation, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, (of Dave Matthews fame), Los Mocosos, , and (yes, even) the . Originating as a side-project of F.G.F., formed in January 2008 as a warm-up act for the funk band, an excuse for Lovato and Soberanes to hash out new songs in front of live audiences before dipping into their F.G.F. material. Steadily however, the warm-up material began to steal the spotlight from the headliners, and soon, F.G.F. and blended into one sound, and one band, which is how the collective will perform on Sept. 12. The bands are composed of Lovato (vocals, bass, guitar, lap steel, keys, banjo), Soberanes (vocals, guitar), Paul Cornett (bass), Chadd James (saxohphone), Bryan Highhill (trumpet), groove maven Noah Wolters (keyboards), and a cast of rotating drummers. The sound of the new F.G.F. album is best explained through its instrumentation, which is made up of a classic rock ‘n’ roll (drums, bass, a pair of guitars), and some added twists. Intrigued by the pathos of alt.country and folk, the throwback charm of arpeggiated synthesizers and vintage keyboards and the irresistible four-on-the-floor thump of dance rock, Fantastic Planet draws inspiration from a variety of instruments including banjo, lap steel, subsonic bass, synths and melodica. “Fantastic Planet” is the band’s second album recorded with award-winning Andrew Click of Stepbridge Studios behind the soundboard. The album was produced by Todd “Skinnyfat” Lovato. Original artwork for the album was produced by local illustrator and graphic artist Jon Sanchez, a recent finalist in the Poster Search and a tour poster artist for musical acts like Neko Case, Cursive and . ........ ..........View felonious groove foundation's EPK..

  • Members

    Josh English - drums.. Cali Soberanes - vocals, lead guitar.. Todd Lovato - vocals, bass guitar, synths.. Noah Wolters - keys, organ.. Chadd James - saxophones..

  • Influences

    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

  • Sounds Like

    FGF

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  1. Felonious Foundation

    Cali Shaw has a show on 05/17/2013 at 08:00 PM @ Low Spirits in Albuquerque, NM http://lnk.ms/f2h81 #concert

  2. Felonious Foundation

    Cali Shaw has a show on 03/27/2013 at 08:00 PM @ Scalo in Albuquerque, NM http://lnk.ms/f2XPN #concert

  3. Felonious Foundation

    Cali Shaw has a show on 03/11/2013 at 08:00 PM @ Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles, CA http://lnk.ms/dztFV #concert

  4. Felonious Foundation

    Cali Shaw has a show on 03/10/2013 at 08:00 PM @ TRiP in Santa Monica, CA http://lnk.ms/dqmvq #concert

  5. Felonious Foundation

    New Gig announced in West Hollywood, CA at Ghengis Cohen on 3/11/2013 http://t.co/KdZZcaHT

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  • Luis Hernandez

    ........Hey Friends..... We all have Super Crazy lives during the Holiday Season....and sometimes we forget about having a good time ourselves!!! ........
    ........Put your shopping on hold and come out and party This Friday Night @ the AJ Martinez & Sangre Joven Pre-Christmas Dance Party. Better yet, make it your Holiday Christmas Party by inviting your friends & family to join you!!........
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  • SheSaw

    I know this is last minute as fuck, but the bands supporting us have dropped out of the show at Silver Factory Studios on Thursday, want to play with us? she saw x

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  • Cosmic Slop

    hey my funky brothars from another mothar. dondi shonuff nicety here. lookin to travel with my 5 man band Cslop, could ya hook a brother up with some contacts or gig together inyour town. i know ur keepin the funk alive! Dondi 520 631 8604

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  • NMLive Rocks

    We are looking for talent to finish out our year. And man do we want to go out rockin!! We are shooting on Sat for the rest of the year: Nov:14th. Dec: 5th,12th.19th the time would be from 3pm-6pm. Please let me know which date works best for you!
    Nmliverocks

    3 years ago
  • Bobby Johnson

    Hey guys sorry i'm so late saying this but thank you so much for comming down for Daves B- day, it was such an honor to hear you live for the first time, been a fan of the music way back when dave first introduced it to me, and i absolutely loved the live show! look forward to seeing you all in the future. thank you again from the bottom of my heart!
    Bobby

    3 years ago
  • Cecilia Diaz

    You guys were AWESOME on Saturday! We cannot thank you enough for helping us Celebrate David's Birthday, just the way he would have wanted!

    The Diaz Family

    3 years ago
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Bio:

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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.
View felonious groove foundation's EPK
View felonious groove foundation's EPK

Member Since:

April 29, 2005

Members:

Josh English - drums
Cali Soberanes - vocals, lead guitar
Todd Lovato - vocals, bass guitar, synths
Noah Wolters - keys, organ
Chadd James - saxophones

Influences:

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

Sounds Like:

FGF

Record Label:

Penguino Records

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