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The Loyd Family Players
Post punk / Ghettotech / Samba

LOUD!



OAKLAND, California
United States

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Member Since10/21/2005
Band Websitetheloydfamilyplayers.com
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THE LOYD FAMILY PLAYERS: The Loyd Family Players
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Influences Fogo Na Roupa, James Brown, Rage Against The Machine, MIA, Shooby Taylor, Olodum, Edinburgh Samba School, Led Zeppelin, Rebirth Brass Band.
Sounds Like "With a bullhorn in his hand and a bass drum slung around his shoulders, the bearded, beanie-wearing ring leader of The Loyd Family Players introduced his fourteen-member drum corps to the floor of The Independent. In scanty outfits coordinated in various combinations of red, white and black, The Loyd Family Players banged out forty minutes of thundering, samba-inspired percussion... They displayed the pageantry and volume of a marching band, minus brass, plus the frolicking, gyrating sexiness requisite of a group born at Burning Man." West Coast Performer Magazine ..>
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 29 2009 9:00P
Mezzanine- w/ Rupa & the April Fishes San Francisco, California
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Rickshaw Stop w/Michael Musika & Quinn Deveaux san francisco, California
Nov 19 2009 9:00P
Starry Plough with Antioquia Berkeley, California
Nov 20 2009 10:00P
Black Rock Arts Foundation Artumnal Gathering San Francisco

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   About The Loyd Family Players
Combining elements of samba, funk, heavy metal, dance-hall & reggae this 8 to 14 piece non-traditional bateria has quickly earned a reputation as one of Oakland California's most raucous and jubilant party bands. "The Bay Area's fiercest female percussion section." says the SF Guardian. There is no doubt about it, when the Loyd Family arrives they lay down real groove with a thick mix of rhythm's from all over the world. Using a sub sonic fleet of surdo's and machine gun snare drums, the Loyd Family Players draw from a vast history of rhythms and showcase them in a style that has come to be their very own. With influences ranging from Carlinhos Brown to Rage Against the Machine the Loyds mix together a bevy of breaks and textures with great precision for a hot and furious dance party. Utilizing everything from sultry R&B covers to tongue-in-cheek punk rock sing - alongs the Loyds will whip the dance floor into a frenzy and turn you into a dashboard drummer for days on end.  

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daughter of an angel or two

daughter of an angel  or two



Oct 13 2009 3:15 AM

had the pleasure of seeing your crew at HONK in Somerville. and LOVED every second of your performance. Live drums rule and you all do it best!
ORGONE

ORGONE



Oct 12 2009 3:09 PM

LFP, Appreciate the add. New shows and websites posted. Orgone
M A M Y K Ô

M A M Y K Ô



Sep 7 2009 10:55 PM

THANKS FOR ADD...MY NEW FRIEND !!!
GOOD MUSIC !!!

M A M Y K Ô

MONTRÉAL QUÉBEC CANADA
Little Boy Blue (New Songs Up!)

Little Boy Blue (New Songs Up!)



Aug 27 2009 10:14 PM

hey LFP, checkitout i got all the songs from the NEW ALBUM with the full band up now on my page and @ www.littleboyblue.org. peace...
HEAVENLY FATHER

HEAVENLY FATHER



Jul 28 2009 5:27 PM

Donna Love,

Donna Love



Jul 4 2009 2:49 PM

....................Happy Independance Day..................
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Murga Patas Arriba

Murga Patas Arriba



Apr 28 2009 10:38 AM

Murga Patas Arriba!!!

Murga Patas Arriba
Chikoko

Chikoko



Apr 13 2009 4:52 PM

elemental-flyers-4.psd
jennifer

jennifer



Apr 9 2009 10:03 PM

So excited to play together again at HONK! (Love, Samba Ja!)
Honk West

Honk West



Apr 4 2009 4:11 AM

Honk!Fest West 2009
ORIGIN

ORIGIN Tribal Bellydance



Mar 20 2009 6:23 PM

Thank you thank you thank you for coming to Chico and letting us dance with you!!!!
We LOVE you Loyd!!
Le8lie

Le8lie



Mar 17 2009 5:41 PM

I seriously had a dream last night in which I hung out with you folks at honk west this year.
Will it come true?
Mick

Mick



Mar 16 2009 6:56 AM

Yeah Players! Much thanks for Rockin' the Eugene! Hope to hit it with ya'll again in the up in comin'
Best
Libecciata

Libecciata



Mar 12 2009 4:53 PM


Def Jim

Jim Rizzuto



Mar 6 2009 7:29 AM

Thanks for bringing the beats to Portland! You guys killed it!!
ShaKin mY GrooVeThaNG

ShaKin mY GrooVeThaNG



Mar 2 2009 6:45 AM

I am STOKED!!!! I am gettin' twitchy waiting for the drums to get here with the people!!!
Cold Grave (Needs Lead Guitarist)

Cold Grave (Needs Lead Guitarist)



Feb 17 2009 6:27 AM

Thanks for the add, and being our friend. Support Bay Area Metal!!!!



Keep in touch!
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The California Honeydrops



Dec 8 2008 3:08 AM

Celebrate the SOUL TUB! Thanks for listening!
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..THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS: Soul Tub!..
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Nov 28 2008 9:02 PM

HONK Fest West?
CRIS

CRIS



Nov 14 2008 4:12 AM

WHOAH!!! KUNCKLE BURGUESA SOUNDS INSANE!!!!!!! RAD! DOING MY DARNEDEST TO MAKE IT OUT MONDAY NIGHT! XO, CWIS
The Pimps of Joytime

The Pimps of Joytime



Nov 13 2008 9:45 AM

sounds good yall
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b
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Oct 31 2008 4:07 AM

Amazing is all I can say... I'm your new biggest fan :)
Pancake Puff

Pancake Puff



Oct 30 2008 1:24 AM

you guys were amazing. i had a ton of fun listening to you play. i couldn't stop myself from dancing, even if i had wanted to.

come back to the east coast soon! : )
Tanya ~ LollipopLiz

Tanya ~ LollipopLiz



Oct 15 2008 6:01 PM

you guys are beyond amazing!

I just saw you several times @ Honk out in Boston.
I twisted my knee walking/dancing in the parade- but I was still inspired to get up & shake my booty while you guys played your magical ditties! ;)

xoxooxoxox
Thanks for the music (& other circusy skills such as stiltwalking) - you all ROCK!
forever a fan,
~tanya~
BAROUF

BAROUF



Oct 9 2008 11:00 PM

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