Florida's own eclectic, jazz, and funk groove ensemble, Shak Nasti, provides an escape from your every day, run of the mill band with pop-infused melodies that co-exist with experimental interludes of pure funk delight. In the world of Shak, infectious grooves and pulsating rhythmic flow dare you to remain seated.
An evening with the powerhouse that is Shak Nasti is truly a unique musical experience. The musicians skillfully navigate through a gamut of musical styles leaving the listener electrified and wondering if there's anything this band can't play.
What sets Shak Nasti apart from many bands is the variety of sounds and styles coming from the same group of people. There's the thumposaurus bass funk of Matt Lapham, the jazzy, afro beat sense of Rion Smith ( drummer for Grammy nominated Sam Rivers' RivBea Orchestra), all tied together by Tim Turner's skillfully crafted compositions and soulful guitar playing.
The Shak has a salt and sugar effect...a dirty, Nasti rhythm section on the bottom and an ethereal, melodic sense on top. The more you listen, the more you hear.
The band has shared the stage with such acts as George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars, Col. Bruce and the Codetalkers, The Fiji Mariners, Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Spam All Stars, Moonshin Still, Pnuma Trio, Brothers Past, and a host of other regional acts as well as being a Florida music festival favorite.
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Hello friends- Hard to believe that we are 8 days out till Bear Creek and only 7 days till the pre-festival kickoff party. Just wanted to remind everyone that Bear Creek tickets will increase in price from $140 to $155 tomorrow, November 6. They will be $165 at the gate. VIP tickets are $275 and will remain at that price until the gates open, when they will jump to $350. Also, we will be hosting a special Bear Creek Saturday Night Costume Contest at the festival. Please dress up and help us keep the spirit of Halloween and Friday the 13th kicking during the festival See you in a week.
thanks for the message! Everything's cool...I am enjoying that CD, it's been in my player for a few months now, think i'll listen to it again on the road today! Good stuff, hope to see you guys soon!!
Peace,
Shannon Hoover
"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent."-Victor Hugo
Live October 29th Shak Nasti from Tanqueray's. Or watch later by just clicking the menu button at the bottom pf the player go to the on demand library and watch the show later!
*note from Sarah Sunshine* You can experience the sacred steel magic yourself on Halloween at Wills Pub in Orlando. The Lee Boys are performing with Shak Nasti. Buy your tickets in advance to guarantee admission and save $3 at www.offthedeependproductions.tickets.musictoday.com
Hello friends- We want to remind everyone that Bear Creek Music and Art Festival tickets will increase in price from $125 to $140 on October 2. Please take advantage of these great savings and come enjoy a weekend of unforgettable music at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fl, November 13-15.
We have also added a bunch of new bands and artists-at-large to our roster. We are thrilled to welcome Toubab Krewe x 2, Yonrico Scott Band, Telepath, Dr. Claw, Polyester Pimpstrap,The Donna Hopkins Band and Avis Berry's Soul Revue in addition to artists-at-large Kofi Burbridge, Mike Dillon and The Shady Horns( Ryan Zoidis and Sam Kininger).
Finally, we are pleased to announce our annual Thursday night pre-festival kick-off party featuring full sets from Toubab Krewe, Pnuma Live PA, Pimps of Joytime, The Heavy Pets, Brother Bean & Gravity A. The Thursday night show will only be available to weekend festival ticket buyers for an additional price of $40 and includes music, primitive camping and all taxes and fees.
Amazing show at the Enzian last night! You were even hotter than the holy habanero bloody mary I drank. ON FIRE! Thank you for bringing the heat and nasti funk!
Bear Creek - Early-Bird Tickets $115 until August 18th
Hello friends- The Bear Creek Music and Art Festival is excited about our 2009 line-up. We hope that you will join us November 13-15, 2009 at the magical Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Early-bird tickets are now $115 but will increase on Augusgt 18th. Please take advantage of these great low ticket prices and come enjoy a funky weekend of unforgettable music. We hope to see you in November.
Galactic x 2 Karl Denson's Tiny Universe x 2 Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk x 2 Lettuce x 2 Perpetual Groove Steve Kimock and Crazy Engine The New Mastersounds x 2 Hill Country Revue Porter Batiste and Stoltz x 2 The Benevento -Russo Duo Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Garage A Trois Fred Wesley and the New JB's Lotus Papa Mali Band The Slip DubConscious x 2 Zach Deputy x 2 The Pnuma Trio Bonerama The Ryan Montbleau Band Surprise Me Mr. Davis Break Science featuring Adam Deitch Brock Butler Eric Krasno & Chapter 2 Good Enough For Good Times The Heavy Pets Pnuma Live PA On The One The Malah x 2 Green Hit x 2 Stillwood The Soular System Shak Nasti Nate Wilson Group Pimps of Joytime Curious Circus with funkUs Sol Driven Train( 1 kids set, 1 big kids set) Corporal Boil Catfish Alliance 3rd Stone Savi Fernandez Band Moseley Brown Band Green House Lounge Two Foot Level Skerik- Artist-at-Large
