Michael Hill - vocals
Cindy Lamar - vocals
Chey Picardo - vocals
Danny Drexler - guitar
Jay Gracin- guitar
Robert Mitzner - drums
Robert Gingery - bass
Eric Heilner - Keyboards
Rachel Phillips - trumpet
Nadav Nirenberg - Trombone
Tim Veeder - Tenor Sax
影響
BB King, Gatemouth Brown, The Funky Meters, The Neville Brothers, The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Dr John, Professor Longhair, Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Marcia Ball, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Rebirth Brass Band, Jimi Hendrix, Chuck berry, Jimmy Reed, Aretha franklin, Fats Domino, Buckwheat Zydeco, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Elis Marsalis, Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Allman Brothers, The Band, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Otis Rush, Albert King, Freddie King, Ruth Brown, Big Time Sarah, Koko Taylor, Muddy Waters.
A powerhouse NYC based 11-member Blues band w/horns serving up a bowl of Funky Gumbo and a Hearty Helpin' of New Orleans Mardis Gras, rock, brass, R&B, jazz and gospel. The Funky Fritters are one of New York's hottest live blues bands
Formerly known as Ma Skillet & The Funky Fritters the band was founded by guitarist Danny Drexler (Whooz Blues, Whisky River, Catfish John) in 2003 when he met original lead vocalist Margaux Laskey at a piano bar and decided they would form a band. With a line up that included Bill Malchow ..s & vocals, Roy Shimmyo from Benicio and the Del Toros on bass and a platoon of Philip Mann and sometime Jessica Simpson drummer Joe Abbatantuono. The original horn section included Travis Sullivan from Bjorkestra (who still makes an occasional guest appearance) and Sean Nowell on sax, Andrew Gold on trombone and Alecia Rau on Trumpet. Back then we were Saturday night regulars at the C-Note, Baggot Inn and Jazz at Detour.
Several key members left the band in ‘05 so the band took a 6 month hiatus before coming back with a retooled line-up.
Danny Drexler was joined again by Whooz Blues member Jay Gracin on guitar and Isaac-Davy Aronson on lead vocals. And The Funky Frittatas Shira Silberg & Chey Picardo were added on back up vocals. Robert Gingery (Visible From Space w/Judd Harris American Idol Finalist, Lou Volpe, Matthew Puckett) soon joined on bass with Craig Stewart on Drums and Dan Nachimson ..boards . Our Horn section at that time includes Ryan resky on Trumpet, Bradley Madsen on Trombone and the incomparable Dave Mullen on Sax, who, in addition to his own band Butta, has played with such notables as John Hicks, G Love & Special Sauce, Delfeayo Marsalis, P-Funk, The Brand New Heavies, Roy Ayers, Nile Rogers, The True fellowship Gospel Choir and the Groove Collective.
The Sax position has been a bit of a revolving door since the departure of Mullen in ‘06, with Jessee Sheehan making a short stint and being replaced with our present sax player Tim Veeder. Our present horn section is led by Rachel Phillips on trumpet & Mugwumps, New Groove Orchestra, New York Minute, Jazz Pollution and PsychoTropical Orchestra’s trombonist extraordinaire Nadav Nirenberg joins in a platoon role with Madsen.
Summer of 2008 sees more changes to the Fritters line up with the departure of Isaac-Davy Aronson & Shira Silberg. We are joined by highly acclaimed Alligator recording artist Michael Hill and very beautiful Cindy Lamar on vocals!
Past members, friends & frequent guest performers include: Jerry Jemmott - Bass (Gregg Allman, Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, B.B.King, Wilson Pickett, Robert Flack) Bill Malchow - Keys, Brad Gilley – Drums, Joe Abbatantuono - Drums (Groove Assault, Jessica Simpson) Sean Nowell - Tenor Saxophone, Andrew Gold – Trombone, Travis Sullivan - Alto Saxophone (Bjorkestra) Alicia Rau – Trumpet, Laurel Woodhouse – Vocals
Our CD from a live show in 2004 is available at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/maskillet
The reviews:
"With undeniable chemistry and chops, this band guarantees capital "GT" good times!"
-Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
Awesome! Groovy, soulful, funky!
Makes you want to be in New Orleans on Bourbon Street sippin' hurricanes. But listen to this CD and it's like you're practically there! They have a great sound and energy that puts you in a great mood. A refreshing change from most of the pop music coming out today. Excellent crisp vocals, great instrumentals and an all around good time!
These guys are truly producing the type of grooves that get you in that "enjoy the moment" kind of mindset. We've played this live c.d. at work for days now and have had countless people STOP AND DANCE or ask for the name of the band and how to order it. their "let the good times roll" mentality is just ideal for those hungry for some easy-listening, funky, enjoyable talent that's over the top! we're all eagerly awaiting the next c.d. down here in louisiana!! just listen and try not to "shake your stuff" as you indulge in these soul-stirring tunes:)
Strong and sexy, ferocious and tenacious. This band rocks up a storm! New Orleans jazz/rhythm 'n'blues and a dash of funk. Intense and rewarding and worth a long cab ride. On a side note, there is physician prescribed medication readily available for anyone who finds this fresh, up and coming New York City band "boring"
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It's been a minute and since you last heard from Pacific Soul Records in Oct we've dished out several new "Uncle Ray's Psychedelic Soul" podcast radio shows...if you haven't checked them out, put yourself on and enjoy this phat radio show. Especially listen in on shows #8 & #9 "Vinyl" Part 1&2 with special guests. You are going to dig these shows, the music selection is not to be missed ya' heard!! here is the link to all of them, ENJOY! http://xraydusa.podbean.com/
We're being reviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine tonight in New York!
Hope you can come out to our Music Industry Event at Parkside Lounge in NYC on Nov. 5.
This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with people from all facets of the industry (as well as hear some great music).
Hope to see you there.
Come early and hang out with us! We love to meet musicians, network, and trade gigs.
Our CD's are available now on line at the Darling Waste Store. Pick one up today!
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About Darling Waste
- 5 Piece Piano Driven Indy Rock Band from Brooklyn NY
- Featured on MTV, HBO, SHOWTIME & MIRAMAX.
- New album being distributed by Hot Topic.
- July/Aug- 5 wk. UK tour w/Our Innocence Lost (UK) - sold-out venues
- Sept - opened for Blink 182, Fallout Boy,& Panic A.T Disco.
- Oct. -Nominated - UK Award- Best International Newcomer.
_ Nov. - NYC show being reviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine
- Touring w/Kill Hannah & Our Innocence Lost - Europe & Japan 2010
- Ranked by MySpace as One Of The Top 20 "Emo" Bands In The United States
- Ranked by MySpace as One Of The Top 100 "Indie" Bands In The United States
THank you so much for the add! How have you been? !Hope all is well! I started my Youtube Channell!! Check it out!! Add me as a friend and subscribe to me! Lets Keep in touch! God Bless Andy www.youtube.com/user/andymartinguitar
I'm proud to give you "Heavy In The Beats Vol. 1 - A Different Drum", the first installment in my FREE mixtape series dedicated to drums and percussion. "Volume 1" focuses on the avant garde side of the instrument, and features pieces from Billy Martin (of Medeski Martin & Wood), myself, and others!
(YOU HAVE TO COPY AND PASTE THE LINK on myspace for some reason)
Founding member and former front man of John Brown’s Body Kevin Kinsella returns to Southern Cali August 1 to perform with Elijah Emmanuel and the Revelations. Come out and show some love!
A typical Kevin Kinsella set includes his new original reggae, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant music and classic JBB songs.
Thanks for accepting our friend request. Feel free to leave us a comment telling us what you think of our music. Also, it would be great if you could join our facebook page. Hope to hear from you soon, - Reed's Bass Drum
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