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mifune
Afro-beat / Drum & Bass / Pop

"powered by a minor bun engine."

CLEVELAND, OHIO
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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Member Since6/14/2005
Band Websitemifunemusic.com
Band Membersfor booking contact booking@mifunemusic.com

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Christine Fader- lead vox, keyboards, flute.

Jacob Fader-guitar, Vox, synth, samplers

Cutty-vox, keys, samplers percussion

Corbett Hein-bass, vox, cello.

Jeremy Miller- drums, drumsynth

skinnyk- trombone

Bettyjeane Wischmeier-tenor sax

Brian Kleve-trumpet

Influences-Fela Kuti

- Stereolab

- Brian Wilson

- Os Mutantes

- Beastie Boys

- Brazilian Girls

- Antibalas

- Ella Fitzgerald

- Tony Allen

-Stravinsky

- Mingus

- Coltrane

- Beatles

- Aretha

- Curtis Mayfield.

Sounds LikeAfro-Electronique, music from the soul to the mind! a seamless intergration of Nigerian AfroBeat, Drum and Bass rhythms, lush harmonies all put into memorable, hip shaking tunes.
Record Labelodc
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 19 2008 1:00P
open air market square cleveland!, Ohio
Jul 19 2008 1:00P
Open Air at Market Square Cleveland, Ohio
Jul 19 2008 9:00P
painesville party in the park painesville, Ohio
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Ingenuity Festival Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 1 2008 5:30P
Nelson Ledges Summer Dance Garrettsville, Ohio
Aug 2 2008 9:00P
Brothers Lounge lakewood, Ohio
Aug 3 2008 4:00P
Shooters on the Water Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 9 2008 3:45P
burning river fest @ nautica entertainment complex cleveland, Ohio

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Ann Arbor Townie Party was a blast!  (view more)

Stanley’s & the Brothers Lounge!  (view more)

This one time, at Summer Camp (and Bell’s Brewery)...  (view more)

The Village Idiot and The Hessler Street Fair were amazing!  (view more)

Ann Arbor & Cleveland, a tale of two cities...  (view more)

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   About mifune
MIFUNE!
Q: What is Afro-Electronique?

A: The explosion of afro-beat, electronic texture, heavy groove, and polyrhythmic layers created by the dynamic 8-piece group Mifuné.

Formed as a composers collective in 2004, Mifune started with a mission: Create great original music that is rewarding on multiple levels for both the group and the listeners. Not to just "play" the music, but extract the music from the soul and send it to the mind.

Upon listening, one hears shades of the funk laden groove of afro-beat founder Fela Kuti, the electro-infused sexiness of Brazilian Girls (a group that mifune opened for during a sold out performance) and the catchy layering style of Stereolab (a group that Mifune was chosen to honor on the internationally released tribute "the politics of photosynthesis".)

In a little over a year since their 2005 live debut, Mifune has captured the attention of both local and regional fans and media alike. In May 2006 Mifune conceived of and played host to Afro-Fest 2006. The very successful event marked the first time that a festival dedicated to Afro-Beat and world rhythms was held in the Cleveland area.

In Oct 2006 Mifune's debut album "afro-electronique" was released to a very expectant and ever-growing fan base. Mifune's travels to the east coast, south and beyond in support of the album have spread the word even further and show that music fans from across the board can find an element of Mifune that stirs their soul.

2007 has seen the group continue to grow in many ways. In early 07' the group was named best world/ethnic group in the cleveland FreeTimes music awards. And in March they hosted the sell out follow up to the 2006 afrofest. Currently in the studio working on their second effort, Mifune still shows no sign of slowing down as regional tour dates for 08' keep stacking up.

check out this video of us playing at the all go signs evet this summer.

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PARTY IN THE PARK PAINESVILLE July 18-20 2008





Jul 17 2008 3:02 PM

MIFUNE ADDED TO PARTY IN THE PARK LINE UP! 9PM ON SAT 7/19

USE THIS ONE!
Outlet





Jul 14 2008 10:25 AM

Hi Mifune, hope to see you all soon.
Elizabeth the Echelon [streaker]





Jul 10 2008 8:51 AM

My friend and I are coming to the Townie Party on Monday. I'll be coming from work and want to make sure that I don't miss you guys. Any idea what time you will be playing? Hopefully not right at 5pm ... that would be tricky
Dr. Bob is Dead





Jul 7 2008 8:41 AM

Thanks, man! I'm glad you like it! And yes, we should mos def reconnect, however, you will need to message me your phone number...um, again :)

peace
Peaceful & Serene





Jun 30 2008 9:36 AM

Hopefully at the Ann Arbor Arts Fair!! Until then, keep the music flowing kindly...
Peace&Love
Diana
Sarah





Jun 24 2008 8:19 PM

excellent show at River Days!
tom





Jun 23 2008 7:21 PM

It Was A Magical Night.I Wish You Guys Coul have Played Longer.I Cant wait Until We Cross Paths again.
Peace & Love My Friends
Billbo





Jun 23 2008 5:15 PM

Thanks for the good times !
Elizabeth the Echelon [streaker]





Jun 23 2008 11:06 AM

Sorry I missed you guys yesterday at River Days ... I wasn't able to get down there until later in the afternoon. And I didn't get a chance to chat with you much at Bell's - but it was a great set!

I'm glad to see that you are playing the Art Fair Townie party in Ann Arbor -- because go figure, when you are playing in Ann Arbor later that week I'll be in Cleveland for Warped Tour.

One of these days I'd love to see you at one of your Cleveland shows.
Especially if you entice The Macpodz to come down there to play with you!
Gary





Jun 22 2008 7:12 PM

Kalamazoo, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Ann Arbor....it makes no difference. You all are amaaaazing performers and musicians. It makes whatever travel time I have to go see you all worth it! Congrats on great shows and thanks for helping to make my weekend pleasant! Love ya and see ya soon.
Gary





Jun 21 2008 10:04 AM

OMG, Ladies and Gents, your shows keep getting better and better! Last night at Bell's was AMAAAAZING!!!! I am really looking forward to tomorrow in Detroit. Safe journeys! But it is your friendship that means soooo much, too. Thank you one and all.
Love ya!
Cosmic Bubble Love





Jun 21 2008 3:16 PM

myfooneh... i had a fanbubbletastic time with you wonderfully beautiful people... thank you thank you... much love...
Deep Couch





Jun 20 2008 9:40 AM

after the show @ founder's, deep couch has a supercrush on mifune! thanks for coming, hope to see you again soon.
Casey





Jun 18 2008 11:01 AM

Hey. I found out about you from a few friends and saw you at the Barking Spider on 6/13. You are fantastic. I'm sure I'll be going to more of your shows.
The Copasetics





Jun 18 2008 10:04 AM

back at ya guys. keep on rockin C-Town.
Dr. Betsy





Jun 14 2008 7:14 PM

Had a great time at the show last night. Cool venue.
Hopefully we will see you very soon in Ann Arbor (next weekend if plans pan out),
John





Jun 14 2008 10:50 AM

GREAT show at the Barking Spider last night! Looking forward to catching more ....
Gary





Jun 12 2008 9:29 AM

OMG! Top 8!!! I feel soooooooo honored! Thank you!
s@rah.





Jun 9 2008 6:04 PM

i was wondering what time you will be playing at the barking spider. i'm going to the indian's game that night but my mom is probably coming but if you go on late enough i'm hoping that i will be able to come after the game. please let me know asap. thanks so much. peace&love.
sarah
jackie (3rd floor)





Jun 9 2008 1:40 PM

im a friend of kleve's... i saw you guys at brothers lounge i was right up front dancing my ass off the whole time.
Cagaliscious





Jun 4 2008 6:50 AM

To help remember me... I am Nick's (from the macpodz) girlfriend. I first saw you guys play with them in Toledo and have seen you many times since. Love to hear ya'll swing it.
The Clarences





Jun 3 2008 9:16 AM

Domo arigato for your sweet comment, Mifune!!!!
How is your day?
We hope all is well.
The Clarences
acoustictuma





Jun 3 2008 7:48 PM

You guys are playing at Bell's Brewery!

Awesome im actually drinking a Bell's right now!
Funk Thompson





Jun 3 2008 5:45 PM

Already on the mailing list :D

Look forward to seeing you guys again.

Also... Ninjas can't catch you if you are on fire.
Dominic





Jun 3 2008 9:50 AM

well, Kleve told me about you guys. so it's all his fault. I came out to see you the other day at the brothers lounge.....it rocked and grooved and skanked and was just all around exellently awesome.

P.s. Monsterbation not only causes hair on your palms, but all over your body--especially on a full moon.
Twaffles


Is Online


Jun 3 2008 9:49 AM

My sunday school teacher is related to one of the band members. She's mentioned you guys a bit so I got curious and looked the band up.
:)
The Clarences





Jun 3 2008 9:00 AM

The Clarences love & support Mifune!!!!
Krishna@Kynd Karma Entertainment





Jun 2 2008 9:34 AM

I completely enjoyed your set at Stanley's in Cincy.
Mifune's music is such an exciting experience & such a breath of fresh air on the music scene today. (And I totally dig it!)
Looking forward to seeing you perform again real soon.
Namaste~
Krishna
Hopi





Jun 2 2008 7:08 AM

you all sounded great at brothers lounge saturday! thanx for the wonderful music!
Gary





Jun 1 2008 4:15 PM

A great, great show last night at Brother's! I enjoyed seeing that show, but most of all, my friends, I enjoyed seeing you this weekend.
Thanks soooooo much for everything and special thanks to Jacob and Christy! Great musicians, yes, but you are all even nicer people! I can't wait to see y'all again!
Dreadie Mamma





Jun 1 2008 8:59 AM

Great show last night!! I couldn't stop moving.
Jennalee





May 29 2008 1:08 PM

I caught some of your set at summercamp this weekend and you guys sounded GREAT! I'll definitely be on the lookout for any Columbus shows in the future.
Krishna@Kynd Karma Entertainment





May 29 2008 12:25 PM

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See you for sure tomorrow at Stanleys in Cincy~
I'll bring some goodies for the festivities:)
Namaste*
Sarah





May 28 2008 7:28 AM

I actually found out about you guys because i was at an all go signs event where my boyfriend's band, audiblethread, happened to be performing the same night as you. i bought your cd and loved it. by far, you are one of the best live acts i've seen.
keep on being awesome, and i hope to be seeing you around soon!
Dreadie Mamma





May 27 2008 1:57 PM

Thanks for the add, I'm looking forward to seeing you at Brothers Lounge this weekend.
You guys are awesome!
tom





May 21 2008 7:44 PM

I've Been Wanting To see You Guys for Awile.I Finally Got To See You At Hessler.Now You'll Never Get Rid Of Me. Ha Ha.Hessler Was Great And I cant Wait To See You All Soon. Im Going To Tag Some Pics Of You Guys Pece & Love Tom
Marc