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Prior Avenue
Funk / Soul / R&B



SAINT PAUL, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  12/25/2009
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   Prior Avenue: General Info
Member Since1/5/2006
Band MembersShannon Thompson
lead vocal

Jill Whitney-Birk
lead vocal

Kurt Andersen
trumpet

Jarret Lasman
saxophones

Steven Larson
keyboards, lead vocal

Tommy Spaeth
keyboards

Jared Anderson
bass guitar, musical director

Ben Levin
drums

Sean McGee
guitar, lead vocal

Shayna Robinson
honorary lead vocal
InfluencesEarth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, Frank Zappa, The Beatles, Billy Joel, The Jackson 5, Cold Blood, The Ohio Players, Rufus and Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, Chicago, Prince, Morris Day and The Time, Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Al Green, Patti LaBelle, Barry White, Kool & The Gang, Sly and the Family Stone, James Brown, Maceo Parker, Curtis Mayfield, Aretha Franklin, The Isley Brothers, The Funk Brothers, Barry White, The Impressions, The Commodores, Pat Metheny, Louie Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Chase, Buddy Rich, Santana, The Who, Joe Walsh, The Eagles, Pink Floyd, Van Morrison, Phish, Steely Dan, Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, Walter Hawkins, Ramsey Lewis, The Neville Brothers, The Meters, George Clinton, Parliament, Funkadelic, Fattburger, Michael McDonald, George Duke, Victor Wooten, The Funk Brothers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Kevin Eubanks and the Tonight Show Band, Max Weinberg 7, Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra, Lon Bronson All-Star Band, Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns, Reginald Buckner, Bootsy Collins, Missy Carlson, Jessica Johnson, Shayna Robinson
Sounds Like

ORIGINAL MUSIC:
A New Day, Are We Having A Good Time?, Before I Lose Myself, Can You Feel It?, Don't Need You, Don't Say Never, Down To The Music, Find The Groove, Get On Down, Get Yo Groove On, Gonna Be Alright, Hello There, Hit It!!!, Hold On, I'm Gone, Just The Way I Am, Let It Go, Let Me Be, Lyin and Livin, 'Merica (United In Love), Onward, Queen of Love, The Rain, There's A Better Way, Time Goes By, You'll Get Yours

COVERS:
Earth Wind & Fire:
September, Serpentine Fire, Shining Star, That's The Way Of The World, Reasons, In The Stone, Let's Groove, Getaway

Rufus & Chaka Khan:
You Got The Love, Dance Wit Me, Once You Get Started, Tell Me Something Good, Stay, Do You Love What You Feel?

Stevie Wonder:
Sir Duke, I Wish, Signed Sealed Delivered, All I Do, Superstition, Living For The City, Isn't She Lovely, Knocks Me Off Me Feet

Cold Blood:
Visions, Down To The Bone, Valdez In The Country

Aretha Franklin:
RESPECT, Think

Chicago:
Dialogue Parts 1 & 2, Saturday In The Park

Prince:
I Feel For You, Let's Go Crazy, 1999, When Doves Cry, Take Me With U

James Brown:
Pass The Peas, Soul Power

Tower of Power:
Knock Yourself Out, What Is Hip?, Soul Vaccination, You Got To Funkafize, Down To The Nightclub, Only So Much Oil In The Ground, Can't You See (You Doin Me Wrong), Squib Cakes, Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)

Sly and The Family Stone:
I Want To Take You Higher, Dance To The Music, Everyday People, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

Jackson 5:
I Want You Back, A B C, I'll Be There

Al Green:
Love and Happiness, Tired of Being Alone, Let's Stay Together

Winans:
Addictive Love

Steely Dan:
My Old School

The Ohio Players:
Sweet Sticky Thing, Fire, Jive Turkey, I Want To Be Free

Crosby, Stills, & Nash:
Love The One You're With

The Rolling Stones:
You Can't Always Get What You Want

Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 31 2009 8:00P
Famous Dave’s Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jan 9 2010 9:30P
The Dugout White Bear, Minnesota
Apr 24 2010 8:30P
Stars and Strikes Entertainment Center Wyoming, Minnesota

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VIDEO - Gonna Be Alright live at Famous Dave's 2009 Battle of the Bands  (view more)

VIDEO - Get On Down live at Famous Dave's 2009 Battle of the Bands  (view more)

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   About Prior Avenue
Prior Avenue is an original TC funk band movin soul music in a whole new direction. If you love fat n' juicy grooves with screamin horns to boot, hit it with Prior Avenue. We play nightclubs, festivals, weddings, corporate functions, parties, and more. For booking contact Wenger Entertainment at (651) 484-2095.

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Prior Avenue's Friends Comments
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Korveil

Korveil



Oct 7 2009 1:28 AM

Thanks 4 adding Korveil...Singer/Producer from Chicago!!!
Som

Som Phone



Sep 9 2009 3:39 PM

Just Came by to say HI! love the music
RnB Vocalist/Songwriter,Benny S. 2,000,000+ plays

RnB Vocalist/Songwriter,Benny S. 2,000,000+ plays



Jul 19 2009 6:33 PM

Prior Avenue ... :o) Hope all is good wit ya. Just checkn in to show some luv. Keep doing ya thang aight...Grind HARD...do YOU... no matter what!

One Luv,
R&B Singer/Songwriter,
Benny S.
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Jul 17 2009 5:09 PM

New pics, new videos and new LIVE tunes going up today! Let me know what you think! Sending some ATX (that's Austin Texas) love out to everyone.
Ruby Jane
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Jun 12 2009 3:48 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
Between Two Skies

Between Two Skies



May 12 2009 2:29 AM

Hey! We've got a big show at the Fine Line this Saturday night, May 9th with a pretty stellar line-up! Hope to see you there!! Cheers~Dave & BTS
Baxter Dooley

Baxter Dooley



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Jeff Wenberg & The Mighty Others

Jeff Wenberg & The Mighty Others



May 3 2009 3:51 PM

Hey! I hope this finds you well. There's lots of exciting stuff going on right now! I just wanted to let you know we've got some new songs, and pictures up on my page. Also we're starting to get some air play all across the United States. Stop by my blog section to find the request lines to the stations in your area. Do you think you could help us out by calling the request line and demanding one of our tunes?!? Let me know how things are going with you. I hope all is well! Talk to ya soon!
-Jeff"
XanWun (pronounced zan-1)

XanWun (pronounced zan-1)



May 3 2009 3:51 PM

THANKS FOR ADDING ME.REAL R&B LIVES HERE.-WUN
80-D.

80-D.



Apr 9 2009 2:51 PM

Free show!!!
Saturday 4/11/09 @ the Rock
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Chains of Prometheus

Chains of Prometheus



Mar 13 2009 9:57 PM

Thx for having Halo bound as a friend!!!! =) FTW - Aaron
The Synthetics

The Synthetics



Apr 4 2009 4:52 PM

Thanks for the add.
The Synthetics
..omfg..its me...!!!

..omfg..its me...!!!



Mar 31 2009 3:42 AM

sweet, I like ur music, great thing you got going there sean >.
< and nice band
mysticaltopher

mysticaltopher



Feb 26 2009 8:27 PM

What up guys, just droppin' by to say hi! It looks like the bands keepin' busy, that's Awesome!
RnB Vocalist/Songwriter,Benny S. 2,000,000+ plays

RnB Vocalist/Songwriter,Benny S. 2,000,000+ plays



Dec 27 2008 1:07 PM

Prior Avenue ... :) Jus comin' thru 2 show some luv while I can. Been CRAZY busy on da music tip lately. Stay n touch... and no matter what... Keep doin ya thang aight? Happy holidays to you and yours. :)

R&B Singer/Songwriter,
Benny S.
Meredith

It's Gene



Dec 13 2008 3:45 PM

Dad says, "long fu*king song" but I think Lying and Living is my fave song this week. Thanks Prior Avenue, I love your efforts. Someday, I'll get off my bum and see ya for real. Till then, HORNS ARE SPITTY.
;-)
Dr. Fink

Dr. Fink



Nov 2 2008 2:24 PM

Thanks for the add Prior Avenue!
Meredith

It's Gene



Oct 28 2008 8:00 PM

yea , I'll be there
Matt Dodge

Matt Dodge



Sep 6 2008 3:27 AM

Hey Dude! Thanks For The Add! Keep On Jivin'!

-LOBSTERS!
Little Bobby & The Storm

Little Bobby & The Storm



Jun 27 2008 12:26 PM

thanks for being a blues buddy
Battle of the Bands 3

Battle of the Bands 3



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The Junction bar and grill

The Junction bar and grill



Apr 3 2008 8:21 AM

Hey guys were looking forward to tomorrow nights show.
J@köß

J@köß



Mar 2 2008 3:19 PM

i'm there brother.
mysticaltopher

mysticaltopher



Feb 5 2008 11:01 PM

What's up guys. Thaught I'd drop a line to see how things have been goin... Looks good from what I've seen. Keep me posted if anything exciting happens and let the Funk Fly!

-chris
Claudia Jessie Music (Actor/Singer)

Claudia Jessie Music (Actor/Singer)



Dec 31 2007 3:13 PM

Happy Birthday and New Years!

:)

xxx
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