Con Brio

Powered by the strikingly soulful vocals of Xandra Corpora, San Francisco’s Con Brio (“with vigor, or spirit”) blends old-school grit with new-school sophistication for a sound that’s wholly their own. The instrumentation is timeless: saxophone and trumpet roll over thick organ grooves while electric guitar, bass and drums keep heads nodding and the dance floor moving. A lesser singer could be forgiven for getting lost in the mix, but Corpora stands out. Her rich and powerful voice is the first thing to grab you, but it is the raw honesty and sincerity of the lyrics that stay with you long after the club goes dark or the record stops spinning.

Not surprisingly, there’s a loyal (and constantly growing) legion of fans who turn up to get down at every Con Brio show, and the sextet doesn’t disappoint; each performance is hot, heavy and different from the last. Combining raw talent, a dynamic stage presence and spontaneous style with a professional polish usually seen in much more veteran ensembles, the band is tight and energetic — and when it comes to spirit, they’ve got it in spades.

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After forming in 2009, Con Brio immediately took to the stage and the studio, with a heavy schedule of local shows and the recording of their debut album. 2010 saw the release of From The Hip in front of a sold out crowd at Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco, and a relentless gigging schedule alongside many of the Bay Area’s finest acts. In 2011, the band ramped up their regional touring, with shows from Seattle to San Diego, and higher-profile concerts in San Francisco including performances at Great American Music Hall, The Independent, The Fillmore and Regency Ballroom (as part of SFWeekly’s All Shook Down Festival). 2012 promises to be an even busier year for Con Brio, beginning with the sold-out release of their live record, The Bay is Burning, at The Independent in February, and continuing with the recording of their second full-length studio album and their first national tour.

Con Brio's debut record is twelve tracks of simmering soul, freaky funk, and brooding blues. "From The Hip", released to a sold-out crowd at San Francisco's Cafe Du Nord in 2010, is available in mp3, CD or Vinyl at conbrio.bandcamp.com.

In The Press:
"Xandra Corpora's vocals are stunning....The band, tight as a bungee cord, is a funky, acoustic, jazz/blues casserole.... What's more, they kill it live."
-bamm.tv

"an explosion of pure vocal bliss"
-SFGate

"[A] concoction of bass-heavy funk rhythms, layered organ and piano, sumptuous trumpet and tenor saxophone, and tight percussion... the band's sound is that of seasoned musicians balancing respect for technical composition with a healthy love of improvisation — and clearly having a blast with it."
-East Bay Express

"...sophisticated and mature sounding music, fusing jazz, blues, soul and folk all together into one fantastic live experience"
-Remezcla

"They've made the rounds....winning over crowds with vocalist Xandra Corpora's powerhouse voice and a blend of soul, blues, and funk."
-SFWeekly

"...the album drips with a warmth and spontaneity rarely found since the golden days of smokefilled jazz clubs. Lead vocalist Xandra’s voice is strong and evokes at once the raw power of influential soul singers and the melodic command of gospel vocalists."
-Kata Rokkar

"lead singer Xandra Corpora commands your full attention"
-Indie Shuffle

"an exciting find"
-Deli Magazine

"one of the staples of the San Francisco scene"
-The Citrus Report



On The Radio:
"great organ, acoustic bass and horn sounds that are straight from the ‘60s glory days of Atlantic Records"
-Pirate Cat Radio

"you're getting some love at KZSC!"
-KZSC 88.1

"We're huge Con Brio fans!!"
-KSCU 103.3

"Funky and soulful sounds"
-KXSC 1560

"Con Brio makes me want to drink whiskey"
-KPOO 89.5


Booking Inquiries:
Jonathan Kirchner
booking@thebandconbrio.com

Con Brio has experience playing all manner of clubs, concert halls, bars, weddings, festivals, showcases, radio shows, cafes, webcasts/podcasts/blogocasts, product launches, birthday parties, anniverseries and anything else that could benefit from a little funk. Drop us a line.