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Funkfoot
Funk / Rock / Soul

2009 : The Return of The Magnificent



DOVER, New Hampshire
United States

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Member Since11/9/2005
Band Websitewww.funkfoot.com
Band MembersBERNS COTE:
• bass and vocals
FUZZ:
• guitar and vocals
STICK NINJA:
• drums
ERIC STRATHMEYER:
• keyboards
AARON JOHNSON:
• guitar and vocals
InfluencesOur influences span the globe. We come from diverse musical backgrounds. It is hard to be simple. As a band, our general influences pull from old funk/Motown/R&B/Jazz and mix it with some Dance/Electronic/Hip-Hop and Rock/Psychedelic. Shake and serve over ice for a cool sound with some kick. Its new funk.
Sounds Likenothing you've ever heard before
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   About Funkfoot

Funk musicians seem to have a propensity for making up words. It began with Parliament Funkadelic, who emerged in the 1970s and frequently sang about getting “funked up.” Funkadelic is not a word, nor is funked.

Seacoast band Funkfoot is keeping the tradition alive. On the band’s Web site, they claim that their music contains elements of funktonium, jazzuminium and roxygen. Put your chemistry book away—these are not real elements. And although the word “funkfoot” sounds like a fungal disease of the lowermost appendage, the condition has never been diagnosed by any pediatrician.

According to Merriam-Webster OnLine, the word “funk” has several meanings. Definition 1: a strong, offensive smell. Definition 2: to become frightened and shrink back. Definition 3: a depressed state of mind.

Listen closely to definition 4: music that combines traditional forms of black music (as blues, gospel or soul) and is characterized by a strong backbeat.

About three songs into their first set at Bourbon’s on Jan. 19, Funkfoot burst into one of the most highly recognized beats known to humankind: Stevie Wonder’s 1972 hit “Superstition.” As the deep bwoump-bwoump of the bass line rattled the walls, it became apparent that Merriam-Webster’s fourth definition applied.

Armed with two electric guitars, drums, keyboards, bass and a singer with a remarkably funkified voice, Funkfoot has all the ingredients necessary to cook up a stew of head-bopping beats. At Bourbon’s, they kicked things off with a cover of Stevie Ray Vaughn, whose growling, bluesy vocals were well-mimicked by lead singer/bassist Berns Cote. They followed with three sets that mixed decades-old covers with original tunes.

But Funkfoot has more styles in its arsenal than funk alone. Strains of jazz, blues and rock weave through the songs, amalgamating a variety of influences. Cote said his musical goal is to do for funk what Sublime did for reggae in the 1990s, implementing fresh musical ideas to hook a new generation of listeners.

The musicians themselves are members of that new generation, but are well versed in funk history. Cote, drummer Ashley Rowe, keyboardist Eric Strathmeyer, and guitarists Jeremy Grob and Aaron Johnson would not look terribly out of place in a college dorm room. But each is exceptionally skilled with his instrument, and they meld their music as well as a band that has played together for decades.

......the members of Funkfoot are very comfortable on stage and obviously enjoy what they do. Cote’s deft bass work and bluesy vocals ground the music while other instruments flood in from all angles. Rowe’s pervasive drumming adjusts seamlessly to shifting styles. Switching between his red keyboard and synthesizer, Strathmeyer continually stimulates the audience with music that blends the jazz fusion of Herbie Hancock with the funk and rhythm of Stevie Wonder.

....The band began playing together seriously in 2004, and as they look ahead to 2007 they have an opportunity to truly distinguish themselves from other funk-driven groups.

-Matt Kanner, The Wire


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Sue

Sue



Aug 2 2009 1:36 AM

When's the next show? :} Can't wait to see you guys again!
MonkeyBar

Monkey Bar



Jul 19 2009 4:41 PM

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Mariah Frances



Jun 13 2009 7:51 AM

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Thumbprint Productions



Apr 24 2009 6:46 PM

Repete

Repete Repete



Mar 15 2009 7:12 PM

Everyday. Thank you. Better than caffeine.
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Mariah Frances



Mar 12 2009 8:20 PM

Hill LOVERS, please repost this!

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Kyle Vickers

Kyle Vickers



Feb 4 2009 7:34 PM

Thanks for the add! Catch you soon Ash.
*....Jane Says....*

*....Jane Says....*



Jan 20 2009 7:58 PM

It's about fucking time! UNIVERSAL!!!!!!!!
♥Denise

♥Denise



Jan 17 2009 5:30 PM

Return?!?!?!?!?!
Repete

Repete Repete



Jan 17 2009 7:36 AM

Evolve. That's what you do. Hug.
Heather Mason

Heather Mason



Jan 16 2009 5:23 PM

What does that status message mean? Are the boys getting back together? do I get to dance my funky butt off again? DO tell!!
Repete

Repete Repete



Jan 12 2009 6:28 AM

You are the best. The end.
Repete

Repete Repete



Dec 25 2008 9:49 AM

Merry Christmas! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday and festive New Year!
Repete

Repete Repete



Dec 22 2008 9:29 AM

Everyday I hear you play. Everyday. Merry Christmas and thank you for everyday listening pleasure.
lori

Lori Frost



Oct 9 2008 1:31 PM

peace Resize Pictures, Images and Photos
Repete

Repete Repete



Nov 21 2008 5:28 PM

I miss u guys. Someone stole my f'n cd too. Grrrrrrr.
Repete

Repete Repete



Sep 2 2008 3:30 AM

I love my CD! Jamming out again to it now and daily. Everyone always asks me where I got it. I hug you guys very much...wish there were more CD's but crap happens.
Granite State of Mind

Granite State of Mind



Jun 10 2008 9:40 PM

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Superfrog



Jun 4 2008 10:50 PM

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Demi

Demi C



Apr 23 2008 5:13 PM

I think it was on channel 9 up here in Maine.. oh the song was... sk something?? or shcishsmsak lol it was a weird word... ahh why can't i remember!!!!??? but it was at a show in portland.. aaron was still playing with you guys.. IT ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been good for sure i went to Langerado, hoping to go to Bonnaroo :D I miss you guys!
Demi

Demi C



Apr 20 2008 4:20 PM

I saw you guys on TV!!!!!!!!!!!! it was awesome!
Superfrog

Superfrog



Apr 18 2008 12:35 PM

Ever taken a nice walk through the forest?? NOW'S THE TIME TO GIVE BACK!!

Benefit for 18th
My Friend Ben

My Friend Ben



Apr 17 2008 1:46 PM

Thanks for the add!!!!!!! Let us know what you think of the music, and tell your friends!!!! We hope to see you at a show!! MFB
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Erica Febre



Mar 20 2008 3:39 PM

anyway I can pull Funkfoot together for one last set this Monday for Scorch's (from Rock101) new internet tv show - PFG TV!?!

Please please please, we'd need you for Monday, the 24th???
Dan Gogh?

Dan Gogh?



Mar 19 2008 11:28 PM

Hey guys; sorry I didn't get to make it to NH for your last hurrah. I had some good times with Funkfoot. I even danced some, which, as anyone who knows me knows, doesn't happen too often. Best of luck to all of you in your endeavors. Keep in touch.
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