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Prior Avenue
Funk / Soul / R&B

Get On Down



SAINT PAUL, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  7/15/2009
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   Prior Avenue: General Info
Member Since1/5/2006
Band MembersREGULAR LINEUP
Darielle Wishom
lead vocal

Nick Bunio
trumpet, vocal

Ben Bussey
trombone, vocal

Peter Nyberg
saxophones

Brian Allen
keyboards

Jamie Scheitel
drums

Jared Anderson
bass guitar, musical director

Sean McGee
guitar, lead vocal, musical director

Shayna Robinson
honorary lead vocal

...And many other fantastic musicians who make guest appearances with us
Brian Evans
lead vocal
Jessica Johnson
lead vocal
Kevin Gastonguay
keyboards
Bill Carson
keyboards
John Hadfield
keyboards
Nate Bucklin
keyboards
Luke Olson
trumpet, vocal
Sten Johnson
trumpet
Scott Agster
trombone
Brian Hannigan
tenor saxophone
Owen Tucker
alto saxophone
Jason Parvey
tenor saxophone
Jim Kogl
saxophones
Ben Levin
drums
Jake Nyberg
drums
Jeff Peterson
drums
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
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 )
Jul 24 2009 9:00P
Decoy’s White Bear, Minnesota
Aug 9 2009 7:00P
Minnesota Music Cafe Saint Paul, Minnesota
Aug 29 2009 9:00P
Decoys White Bear, Minnesota
Oct 23 2009 9:00P
Mainstreet Bar Hopkins, Minnesota

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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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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





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
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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!
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May 3 2009 3:51 PM

THANKS FOR ADDING ME.REAL R&B LIVES HERE.-WUN
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Apr 9 2009 2:51 PM

Free show!!!
Saturday 4/11/09 @ the Rock
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Mar 13 2009 9:57 PM

Thx for having Halo bound as a friend!!!! =) FTW - Aaron
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Apr 4 2009 4:52 PM

Thanks for the add.
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Mar 31 2009 3:42 AM

sweet, I like ur music, great thing you got going there sean >.
< and nice band
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!
Benny S:Top 40 Soul Artist.CD @ ITunes & CDBaby





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.
Talking Circles





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





Nov 2 2008 2:24 PM

Thanks for the add Prior Avenue!
Talking Circles





Oct 28 2008 8:00 PM

yea , I'll be there
LOBSTERS!





Sep 6 2008 3:27 AM

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

-LOBSTERS!
Little Bobby & The Storm





Jun 27 2008 12:26 PM

thanks for being a blues buddy
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Apr 3 2008 8:21 AM

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





Mar 2 2008 3:19 PM

i'm there brother.
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 Actor/Singer/Songwriter





Dec 31 2007 3:13 PM

Happy Birthday and New Years!

:)

xxx
Time Well Wasted





Dec 24 2007 1:07 AM

Thanks for the Add!. Greetings from Canada
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Dec 16 2007 3:20 AM

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