Chilli Peppers, Funkadelic, Rage Against The Machine, Band of Gypsys, AC/DC, Incubus, Fishbone, Clutch, Sly and the Family Stone, Soundgarden, Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, The Black Crowes, Black Sabbath, The Meters, Queens of the Stone Age
Sacramento-based Supaphat (pronounced Soup-a-fat) take their name from the cartoon mascot who adorns their album artwork and promotional materials. His retro style symbolizes the combination of funk and rock, like Funkadelic and Jimi Hendrix, which defines Supapaht’s music. The band was born in 2000, derived from members of two of the area’s popular bands, Mama’s Gravy and Nothing. It took a few years of personnel changes, but by 2004, the lineup was solid—and so were the grooves.
Band ringleader Eric Schley sports some powerful vocals, and his between-song antics invoke comparisons to Jack Black, John Belushi and Chris Farley. His voice has been compared to Chris Robinson (Black Crowes), Bradley Nowell (Sublime), and Joe Cocker. Let’s not forget the music: Supaphat deftly blends the heavy groove riffs of Rage Against The Machine and the catchy funk of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Add in some turntables, and you’ve got a subtle hip-hop element that distinguishes Supaphat from the standard-issue rock band.
In September 2005, Supaphat released its first full-length album, “Ride With Me,” on Elden Drive records and Burnside Distribution of Portland picked up the album. The follow up album “Lose Myself” will be released November 11th and both can be found online at Amazon.com, iTunes, and Cdbaby.com. They can also be found at Rasputin’s Records, Amoeba Music, and Dimple Records.
Supaphat has enjoyed steady radio play on 50,000-watt stations 98 Rock (98.5 FM) and KWOD (106.5 FM) in Sacramento, and their music has been used for various promotions on 98 Rock. Also, they were nominated for a SAMMIE (Sacramento Area Music Awards) for best R&B/Funk band in 2006 and 2007. Supaphat has played all over the Sacramento area at venues including Harlow’s, Old Ironsides, and the G Street Pub in Davis. The band also takes its show on the road, playing in Reno and San Francisco at Pier 23 and Grant and Green. Info:
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Contact Vince (510) 757-7010 or vincemellone@yahoo.com
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Here's a list of reviews of what the critics think of us:
" a good combination of
rock with a funk edge,
plus soulful vocals and
very solid musicianship.”
Taxi--Independent A&R, Los Angeles
“This is one of the few
bands around that is
doing original funk rock
with a definite retro
feel.”
Cary Rodda, Alive and Kicking,
Sacramento
"The band shows it’s
funk-ability with a
blues heavy influence...
strong performances
all around.”
Sacramento News and Review
An interesting hodgepodge
of eclectic sounds, combined
with a very strong and soulful
voice of lead singer Eric Schley
...(they are) able to take on
incredibly different and diverse
sounds, which are all Supaphat.”
Adriana LeBaron, evolutionofmedia.com
It's been a wonderful soulful week at Pacific Soul Records, the new Latrells release and thank you to all the Soul lovers for listening and for the support especially our good chaps in the UK...shouts out to Basement, soulmusicstore.com, 2 Funky , soulmusic.co.uk, you are the best record vaults in the UK ever I wish I could keep you all a secret. Ok so we must leave you with what I'm listening to this Friday night...rarities like "The Emotions-I'll Love you but I'll Leave you"...what a song!!! and Patience- "This is aIl I can Say" and some newer "N'dambi-Pink Elephant" & some Cognac...it's niiice!! Good weekend everybody. -noeyG/Pacifc Soul Records, P.S Join us on Facebbok too, find the tab on our page.
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Ten Reasons why you should come to this: 10. You know you don't have anything better to do. 09. We funkier than BootsyCollins runnin laps around a laundromat. 08. We Bussin like RT, even the flier knows it. 07. J Leake + Novakane & aLVouDou, + Riz = A Mighty Fine Show. 06. You betta ask Somebody. 05. You spend 5Bucks at Starbucks twice Daily. You should give that to somebody you know. 04. And Like. Us. You're probably nodding your head right now agreeing with me like, I like this fool. 03. Support your local Artists! This is what it's about. What it comes from. This is Real Shit! 4Real. Seriously. 02. I told you before You didnt hear me. Lettuce get your Ear like you Makin a Salad in your Head. 01. We're tryn to show this place how we get down so HipHop can get More of the love it deserves in the 916!
The more ya'll wanna go out, The more places you will have to Go
There's a lot of talent in SAC. We have the ability to start our Renaissance.
All you gotta do, is come to this shit.
-aL VouDou
Hey there, we're playing at Swabbies on the river, in Sacramento this Saturday 6/6/2009. Its only $4 for 6 bands. Come support local music and have a good time. Show starts at 3pm.
Swabbies Restaurant & Bar 5871 Garden Highway Sacramento, CA 95837
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