Funeral Party was formed in late October 2004 by singer Chad Elliott, guitarist James Lawrence Torres, and drummer Timothy Madrid. After a few months, they recruited bassist Kimo Kauhoala, long time friend of Tim and Chad. The four set out to quell every other band around, or at least get everyone to hear their music. In the late spring of 2005 the group released their first e.p. titled, Shoot Me Off My Feet, which they recorded with producer Lars Stalfors (Mars Volta.) In 2006, the boys met Bennett Management, who brought decades of concert production, recording, and touring experience to the table, allowing the boys to focus solely on music while management began structuring the Funeral Party organization.
Some time elapsed and the clique was still not satisfied with their sound. They felt it was lacking an essential element: their Latin musical roots. James felt it necessary to really imbue their sound with percussion and other sounds. The key to unlocking a vast musical heritage, while locking in the Funeral Party sound, was found in keyboardist/percussionist Danny Santillan. The band continued to develop and hone their unique voice, and was determined to bring the East L.A. (and surrounding areas) scene to the public's attention. Funeral Party would like to thank all of the fans for supporting them. Funeral Party is currently in the studio with producer David Corcos and sometimes performs with percussion powerhouse, Alfredo Ortiz, who tours with some of the biggest bands in the world (most of them, in fact).
Ok so you guys are playing July 5th @ Motion La w/ Buddy Akia, Hottub, and Letron. Post it on your page and I'll send the updated flyer with your guys on it in abit.
You guys have had people bring you down, even without you knowing. I still remember when I first began listening to your music years ago and I tried to show my friends and they just talked shit about it. I was so angry.
I lost friends just defending you guys, but that just goes to show that they weren't real friends and weren't worth my time to begin with. Now, some of those people have discovered you and are in love with your music. People are all talk. Haha. I am glad high school is done with.
You guys have a lot ahead of you, and I believe in you guys no matter what. I know that if you hot shots make it huge, the media will be on your ass, but I don't care because I have your back! Haha.
Stay fly kids. [: Peace and chicken grease! Whoo! I am almost 18!!!!!
Funeral Party is the best thing to happen. I don't think you guys understand, but I just want to thank you for making such wonderful music and I wish you guys the best! [: Seriously, I don't even know how to even describe how much you all mean to me. I may just sound like any other fan, but I really don't care, once I get going, I will become a music producer and search for great music like yours to help bands get their jump start. Thank you a million. [♥]
