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Funkuponya
Funk / Jazz / Jam Band

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RALEIGH, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  11/23/2009
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Member Since3/28/2008
Band Websitefunkuponya.com
Band MembersDoug Carter on guitar
Brian Werner on organ
Leo Kishore on bass
Carl Blackwell on drums
InfluencesThe Meters, Jimmy Smith, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Medeski, Martin & Wood, John Scofield, Stanton Moore, Grant Green, Grey Boy Allstars, Galactic, New Mastersounds, Mighty Imperials, Andrea True.
Sounds Like...da funk's upon ya.

What's the meaning of life? Funkuponya doesn't care unless it involves chasing a stony jazz-funk groove through a thicket of spacey jams and meandering soul-blues. While grittier than your typical granola crunchers, this Raleigh instrumental quartet isn't afraid to disappear into a haze of sativa. It's keyed by Brian Werner's swampy keyboard trill and bassist Leo Kishore's feral pops, with Doug Carter offering jazzy guitar swing and drummer Carl Blackwell holding it together with sturdy snare thrum and cymbal snaps. - Chris Parker, Indyweek

ps - Funkuponya does not condone smoking crack.
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   About Funkuponya
The four of us have gotten together on a united cause. exploring funk for the good of the humankind. Funk has many forms, but what it all comes down to is does it make you groove. That is where we come in, ain't no cure once da funkuponya!
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Kiss Kiss

Matos Nancy



Nov 26 2009 11:27 AM

Good Morning,

Give you flowers and "HI" to you!



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Kevin Rowe

Kevin Rowe



Nov 25 2009 11:32 AM

hey, just stopping by to say hi - hope you're doing well.

I've got a new video up on my page at the moment, as well as my new single, The Waiting. If you get a minute, I'd love to know what you think.

Just spreading some love your way - Thanks and catch you soon!
Kevin
Green Shack

Green Shack



Oct 30 2009 11:58 PM

WHats up fellas, hope you are all doing well.  Just wanted to stop through and wish you all a Happy Halloween.  If guys are ever trying to come back to Wilmington give us a hollr, we would love to play another show w/ Funkuponya. Take it easy.

Seth G.
919 625 6199
Green Shack
Bon Lozaga

Bon Lozaga



Oct 26 2009 1:51 AM

Hey,
Bon, Chuck Garvey and some special guests will hosting a moe. afterhow at The Berkeley Cafe after the moe. show at The Lincoln in Raleigh on 11/4. It's only a few blocks away. Spread the word!
Sleeping Lessons (vote for us at school jam usa!!)

Sleeping Lessons (vote for us at school jam usa!!)



Oct 13 2009 11:59 PM

Hey you!
We are going to be on Cbs's "Better Connecticut" this friday!!! then the day after we are playing in Westport, Ct with Sherwood. Come check our new music out as well! Thanks for all your time and support.

Love always,
Sleeping Lessons
Urban Rebel (Add Me!)

Urban Rebel (Add Me!)



Oct 8 2009 4:10 PM

Hey Funkuponya!:)

What's up! How are you?
Thanks for the friendship! Cool music, nice page.
Do you like our music? Please leave me a comment!:)

Peace & Love
UR
Ms. Haley

Ms. Haley



Oct 5 2009 3:35 PM

Hey...have you ever thought about playing for the Seafood Festival? They just had it this past weekend, Chrissy came down from Greenville and stayed...they have a lot of bands every year.
Ms. Haley

Ms. Haley



Oct 1 2009 3:25 PM

Things are good for the most part...I have my easier days and my hard days....How are you?
Consider The Source

Consider The Source



Sep 29 2009 3:07 AM

CTS has partnered with Ayurveda on their latest tour
this fall and will be at The Double Door Inn, Charlotte, NC on Tuesday 9/29/09
come check em out 
EQUATION NATION

Equation Audio



Sep 24 2009 3:45 PM

Equation Audio thanks you for the add! www.equationaudio.com
Ric Bennett

Ric Bennett



Sep 11 2009 11:59 PM

HOT AIR BALOON CHASE IS OFF DA CHART!

KEEP DOIN DA DO FELLAS....
RIC
 

Raleigh Festival Examiner

David Jones



Aug 28 2009 5:44 PM

Move those hips around at The Get Down
Karin D.

Karin D. Treece



Aug 23 2009 6:42 PM

Thanks for keep me updating your latest news.
Recently, I was busy travel around.
Please keep me update from you.
Hendecatope

Hendecatope



Jul 27 2009 4:42 PM

Thanks for listening to my music!
Taradactyl

Taradactyl



Jul 23 2009 11:30 AM

The GETDOWN!

GEt Down



Jul 15 2009 11:02 PM

Tickets for The GETDOWN on sale now!!!
http://thegetdown.org
Kathy~wife of drummer

Kathy~wife of drummer



Jul 9 2009 4:59 PM

You make my head spin

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Thanks for adding me!
De Gier Guitars

De Gier Guitars



Jul 3 2009 9:00 AM





Joe WitheneL

Joel Keefer



Jul 1 2009 3:09 AM

Camp Barefoot 3 | August 13-15th, 2009 | The Cove Campground, Gore VA
Green Shack

Green Shack



Jun 26 2009 3:54 PM

Sup fellas, Lookin forward to jammin w/ you guys july 11th. Should be a fun show. Come check us tonight in RALEIGH @ Farm house if you all don't have plans. Cya soon.

Seth G.
Green Shack
RDR Productions

RDR Productions



Jun 26 2009 1:50 PM

Hey Brian, Lindsey has a new band in Vermont. Check it out. http://www.myspace.com/drearylaneblues
They had their first show this week. It's rocking blues.
Take care, Dell Tims
Im A King Bee

Im A King Bee



Jun 24 2009 1:14 PM

See you @ Camp Barefoot 3!

http://www.campbarefoot.org

The Oatmeal Conspiracy

The Oatmeal Conspiracy



Jun 7 2009 7:00 PM

Hey guys,
We're playing with Big Organ Trio tonight at the Pour House.  Come out if you can.  8pm.

Mitch
Ronny Artis

Ronny Artis



May 26 2009 5:04 PM

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Doco (New Studio EP Out Nov 19th!!)

Doco (New Studio EP Out Nov 19th!!)



May 21 2009 4:25 AM

Download the new EP Think Outside The Airlock and catch us on tour starting May 21. Also vote for us in the Tournament of Rock at scholarsandrogues.com


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