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Yuka
Funk / Nu-Jazz / Jam Band

		"Making people dance since 1896" toronto, Ontario Canada Profile Views: 15829 Last Login: 8/19/2008
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Yuka: General Info

Member Since	6/14/2006
Band Website	myspace.com/theyuka
Band Members	James Taylor-guitar Ben MacDonald-Alto/tenor sax Patric-Trumpet/Flugel Chino Deville-drums Ryan Spratt-Bass
Influences	Lettuce Soulive JB Stevie Wonder Bootsy T.O.P Autechre Frank Zappa Erykah Badu Akon D'angelo
Sounds Like	Well, we try and sound like a unique funk band. I hope we do and I hope you think so as well.
Type of Label	Major

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Aug 14 2008

8:00P

Concord w Mikey Muscat and TBA

toronto, Ontario

Aug 28 2008

8:00P

Concord

Toronto, Ontario

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About Yuka

Yuka is a Toronto based 5 man funk group. We play everything from coveres all the way to under the covers. But mostly we play originals! As students, we found it cheaper and easier for us to write our own songs. But occationally we splured and play a cover. Our two claims to fame are:..1. We are an awesome group and ..2: our Guitar player name is James Taylor. This gets quite confusing when we chill out with THE James Taylor. UHH.... I know! The sound and energy Yuka pumps out is surely an organic orgy for the ears. Armed with five extremely talented young musicians, this band has built its reputation on its ability to create new and fresh sounds in a music scene full of recycled ideas. Yuka is best described as a cross-pollination of dirty funk and even dirtier rock and roll. With all its 5 members studying music at Humber College, Yuka's fusion of trumpet, bass, sax, guitar and drums always blows the crowds away with their original funk compositions and inventive pop arrangements. Yuka first started off as a rehearsal band that jammed every week. Within the first few practices though, they realized they had their own original and quirky sound. Unable to confine the music to a practice room, Yuka began performing original funk/rock music across Toronto since early 2006! Based in Toronto, Yuka has played in a variety of venues spanning across the vast city. Always wanting to push the limits of grooviness, these boys have transcended the borders of traditional funk and redefined it in their own terms. Their reputation for lighting up a room with their musical aura has allowed them to share the stage with many of Torontoâ€--s musical talents (The Funktion, Stone fox, Goodbye Parker, and Tiny Danza). With an album coming out in the early spring of '07, youâ€--ll soon be able to take Yuka home

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Lonely Vagabond	Aug 19 2008 8:01 AM Definitely one of the best jazz-funk fusion bands in the city.
euphonic sound	Aug 18 2008 9:53 PM
The Ben and Adrian Show	Aug 15 2008 9:18 PM Pat? That must be Pat. (if it's not, then it's still for sure Pat)
Nik Nyc	Jul 22 2008 3:09 PM Nothing but a Nik Nyc thang!
Ryan Spratt	Jun 3 2008 2:01 AM you guys suck
Danny Echo	May 29 2008 9:32 PM Thanks for the add! For that you get a... Cheers, Danny June 14, Lee’s Palace 9 PM
dr. feelgood	May 23 2008 1:57 AM Party on Wayne, party on Garth! Hope to see you guys soon, all the best :D
Lonely Vagabond	Apr 25 2008 9:32 PM You know when Yuka is in the house, it means only one thing--time to swing! Time to get funky! That was a great set at The Boat. Adventurous jazz/rock/funk, high-energy collective, booty-shaking grooves turning the room into a dance-a-thon. This is powerful stuff celebrating music that's timeless, that holds that appeal, that keeps that flame burning. A full-on blast of sweet soul-funky sounds, that proves--it don't mean a thing--if it ain't got that swing.
Run With The Kittens	Apr 1 2008 4:44 PM it's cowboy time!
Run With The Kittens	Mar 25 2008 12:57 AM it's pony time!!
Dobson Hall	Dec 31 2007 8:36 PM
Bobby Ricketts	Dec 29 2007 10:53 PM Thanks for being connected, sharing space and great music... Wishing you continued success in 2008. Peace & Blessings, Bobby
Lonely Vagabond	Dec 23 2007 9:25 PM I'm sure you funk-soul brothers will continue kicking up a storm in 2008.
Chris Butcher	Dec 9 2007 7:06 PM Yuka is quite simply the grooviest band around.
Lauren Falls	Dec 8 2007 5:06 AM omg i cant believe she did this!! her bf is going to be so mad when he sees these pics lol. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=125723
Chino	Nov 30 2007 5:58 AM I miss you guys!!! Especially JAMES' beard!!!
Jojee	Nov 25 2007 4:11 PM Hey boys just wanted to show some love on your page. Keep doin your thing. The set you guys played at St. Jude's was amazing. I am pleased to see young talent making good music! God Bless Jojee
Allison Au	Nov 16 2007 10:26 AM Hey my new friend emily likes you, add her msn she really wants to talk to you emily19myspace@hotmail.com
Atlas Soul	Nov 4 2007 12:32 PM Hi, We just wanted to let you know about 3 new songs on our page! Check them out and send us a comment! Peace, Jacques
Mortadelia	Nov 3 2007 3:44 PM By mortadelia at 2007-10-25
Chris Butcher	Oct 29 2007 4:02 PM I'm pregnant and I think Yuka may be the father.
Big Organ Trio	Oct 26 2007 6:56 PM Hey...great stuff on your profile! If interested in more B.O.T. stuff, such as B.O.T.’s debut album (either full cd with artwork or digital download of tracks), T-Shirts, Youtube live concert footage, stickers, etc, come visit B.O.T. on myspace. You can click on either the T-Shirt logo below or B.O.T.’s icon image to view the band’s official page. Thanks!
DJ Kos coming to Sirius Satellite & Groove Radio	Oct 25 2007 1:11 AM Thanks for the ADD! Check out whats new from DJ Kos for 2007. The "Velocity" Cd has now been released and has a cd release tour to back it up. You can also check out the latest live footage of Kos scratching sideways on the QFO in Reno, NV!
Chloe	Oct 22 2007 2:27 PM Let's all sit down for a nice game of Yuker.
JIMMY EDGAR	Oct 19 2007 7:03 PM
Chris Butcher	Sep 30 2007 9:19 PM Yuka makes me wet my pants every time.
Jen	Sep 26 2007 3:48 PM Hey, Just wanted to say I've sent out invites to Saturday's show through facebook. Tryin' to spread the love, man.
Lonely Vagabond	Sep 25 2007 9:08 AM I think I get that poster for the Concord Cafe show, Yuka is so aurally stimulating, you don't need your eyes to experience the band.
Ryan Spratt	Sep 12 2007 10:38 PM BEST BAND IN THE UNIVERSE!
Punk Pappa	Aug 23 2007 3:17 PM Alas just me myself & I foolin' about & enjoying music as much as I can when I can...Although I would love to be excellent on the 1's & 2's I am sadly not... Cheers my friend 4 the comment though... Paul...
Punk Pappa	Aug 23 2007 3:06 PM POW! I like your styles me old mukkas that be Yuka...fOnk in the highest realms of fUnkinville...Play on and play out... Love it, thanks for finding Moi... Paul (Punkp/Uk)
No Stone	Aug 10 2007 8:33 PM You guys are way too ill for words. Chino..I love you. Mike from NS
P R E E T I	Aug 8 2007 4:31 PM jam sessions? Joe where u at?
Jacob Korn (24bj,gf)	Aug 8 2007 9:12 AM i can hear the love! great tracks! see you guys in october maybe?
Tonsil Romancer	Jul 21 2007 1:26 AM Last night was amazing. Good job!
Lonely Vagabond	Jul 18 2007 6:03 AM The band that played tonight at Rancho Relaxo, with both Patric and Chino was amazing. That guitarist was absolutley scorching. Jazz-fusion meets Primus meets prog-rock.
1000names// New Mix On BogalooRadioshow!!!	Jul 9 2007 8:48 AM arrrr
John Pittman	Jul 9 2007 1:00 AM Hey Pat, Great to meet you at El Mo. Hope you have a great time at SIM.
Lonely Vagabond	Jul 8 2007 10:49 AM That was a great set at The El Mocambo, raw rhythmic jazz-funk fusion, a bustling stage presence. When it comes to musical talent and enthusiasm, the band totally delivers.
Chloe	Jul 7 2007 4:48 PM Hey pals. See you tonight.!! yeshhhh
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