FUNKATRON - [fuhngk-ä-ch-ron]: (n) 1. The musical creation and expression of five individual’s hearts and souls. (v) 1. To funk the rhythm. 2. To funk the rhyme 3. To transcend musical genres, space, and time. Funkatron started as a three piece (Chris, Jon, Ian) in August of 2004. They spent about 6 months blending each others influences to create a newer, edgier funk sound and had an instant fan base in and around Gainesville. The addition of Coop(past front-man), in the spring of 2005, sent Funkatron to a whole new level incorporating wild synth sounds and incredible vocals to their already intense funk/fusion sound. The group worked, consistently gigging, toward their debut EP-"Skylab Sessions", which came out Jan. of 2007. The addition of Grant (the chicken!) on percussion furthered Funkatron's sound and added a whole new element to their live show. Last September, Funkatron's self-titled full-length album was released and was a huge hit! Since then, Funkatron has added two new members in replacement of Coop: Dylan Samore now rocks the funky vocals and backing guitar, while Rickie Santiago throws down those funky keys and backing vocals! The boys are currently working on many new songs to premier all around the state. The group is always welcoming of musical guests and if listeners are lucky, Pra-Spect will show to a show and rhyme on a dime or guest horn players will help blowout the place!
Funkatron has too many influences to list but draw their main inspiration from - Herbie Hancock, James Brown, Soulive, Medeski Martin and Wood, Bob Marley, The Roots, The Flecktones... to name a few.
Funkatron is definitely set apart from most bands by their intensity and respect for the music. They constantly create new sounds that pay homage to past artists, and blow up on stage to make the people dance!
"From the moment Funkatron took the stage, no one could escape their infectious grooves!" -Tattoo Todd of The Scene
"When you come to a Funkatron show, bring your dancing shoes!" -INsite Magazine
“Funk is an old groove, but with Funkatron, it’s got a whole new gleam!” –A&R Select
The creation of FunkaRecords - a new local Indie label - is helping spread the new funkasound!
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
How are my extremely Funky friends doing!!! I miss you guys! I must attend one of your shows soon - need my fix of funk!!!! Have a great day and a great weekened! ttys - Jerome
FINALLY after a year of waiting IM ON ITUNES And YOU CAN GET 10 SONGS FOR 3.99 off my NEW FULL LENGTH "Front Page Love" AND I I'd love you forever. I really need all the support I can get. Please tell you friends it would be a big deal to me.
ARTISTS, MODELS & FILMMAKERS... If your team is not registered for the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Dec. 10 - 12 2009 in Miami, Fl.
FIND ANOTHER TEAM...
The 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit (FES) will convene December10-12, 2009 in beautiful Miami, Florida. The Florida Entertainment Summit (FES) features film, fashion, music and entertainment events presented by and for entertainers and gives marketers and entrepreneurs the opportunity to network with entertainment industry decision makers, and gain new insight into selling entertainment product, brokering deals, promoting new music and learning about new industry trends. FES always includes a community initiative and this year a Teen Summit will be organized to empower young people to stop the violence. Previous participants of the Florida Entertainment Summit include John Legend, Rick Ross, Flo Rida, Jim Jonsin, DJ Khaled, Bigga Rankin, Cool N Dre and a host of others.
Log in today!! Get registered before it's too late!! This year will be bigger than ever!!
Hey guys! Come out THIS WEDNESDAY, OCT 14th to Market Street Pub to see us rock with Appetite for Destruction, the best GNR tribute band! Grab your tickets at Ticketweb.com, Gainesville Blockbuster Videos, or Hear Again CD's. Come booze with The Rooze!
PEACE...I just released my all new album "The Plague" also featuring Beretta 9 of Killarmy, Tonedeff, G.O.D., Tommy 2 Face, R.E.A.L.I.T.Y., and Inferno. Please support the movement! Get @ me about anything, 1one, BIG LO
Huge Battle of the Bands hosted by Tattoo Todd and Pat Travers! Featuring Performance and Q&A Session with Pat Travers, 16 Bands, Shred Contest, Guitar Hero Tournament and more!
Band GRAND PRIZES 3 Song Recording Session with Keith Henderson - Rust Productions & Cameo performance on network television show | Shredder GRAND PRIZE Custom, hand-made, Electric Serenghetti Guitar | OCALA EQUESTRIAN COMPLEX 1601 S.W. 60th Ave, Ocala, Fl 34476 Saturday, November 7, 2009
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