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Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:00:23 +0000

CEDRIC BURNSIDE, grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, son of drummer great Calvin Jackson, is widely regarded as one of the best drummers in the world. Growing up at his grandfather’s side, he began touring at age 13, playing drums for “Big Daddy” on stages around the globe. Cedric was born in 1978 and raised around Holly Springs, Miss., and has been playing music all his life, developing a relentless, highly rhythmic charged style with strong hip-hop and funk influences.

http://www.myspace.com/jukejointduo

Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. $10 ($8 advance using link below!), 18+.

Highway Key Industry Night featuring Dawn Weber & Electro Funk Assembly

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:00:11 +0000

World class trumpet player. Prolific songwriter. Stylish vocalist. Mesmerizing, high-energy stage presence. Add it up and you are given one, and only one person– Dawn Weber. But that’s just a basic overview of what the multi-talented, eclectic Dawn Weber brings to every performance. The St. Louis-based artist has a background that includes extensive training in both classical trumpet and flugelhorn. But Dawn’s talent and personality really shine in other styles of her music– ranging from jazz, rock, R&B swing and salsa to hip-hop, electronic and funk styles. Dawn starred in the groups Vargas Swing, Urban Jazz Naturals and Mo and Dawn (The Remix Project) and is now leading her own bands.

The larger version of Dawn’s Electro Funk Assembly brings it with an explosive, high-energy show! The full EFA group features a live drummer, bassist, keyboard player and guitarist supporting Dawn’s vocals and trumpet — fused with an electronic blend bubbling under. You’ll hear original music blending house music, funk, hip-hop, and electronica elements that will make you get down and move your body! You’ll have a blast!

Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. $10/21+

www.myspace.com/dawnwebermusic

The Twin Cats

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:00:10 +0000

The Twin Cats are a 5-Piece Jazz-Funk band, based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. The Twin Cats were founded by identical twins Adam and Seth Catron, (drums and guitar/vocals, respectively). Cameron Reel (bass guitar) and Phil Geyer (keys) were added to the group shortly after the twins began playing together. The Twin Cats’ sound was completed by the addition of Indy jazz artist, Nick Gerlach (sax/flute).
From intimate venues to outdoor festivals, this group loves to entertain: Playing festivals such as 10KLF, Summer Camp, and F.U.N.K. Festival have given the band the pleasure of sharing the bill with some of the top touring acts in the country. The Twin Cats have also had the opportunity to open for artists such as The Greyboy Allstars, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rusted Root, and Here Come the Mummies.

Though easily recognized by the identical twins, ultimately, The Twin Cats are best recognized for their innovative funk grooves, fused with unforgettable jazz melodies. They never have trouble engaging a crowd.

$5 / 21+

www.myspace.com/thetwincats

Roosterfunk, Rhyme or Reason, Stone Sugar Shakedown

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:00:59 +0000

RoosterFunk is a Funk/Blues/Soul band made up of three members on a mission to create a fresh & raw sound that will keep the dance floor movin. With sounds and influences ranging from Dumsptaphunk and Robert Randolph to Jimi Hendrix; RoosterFunk is able to create a sound that is both unique and accessible to fans of various musical styles. Members: Matt Fuller (Guitar/Vox), Jared Godfrey (Bass), and Matt Kesselheim (Drums).

Doors 8pm

Show 9pm

21+ / $5

www.myspace.com/roosterfunk

www.myspace.com/stonesugarshakedown

www.myspace.com/rhymeorreasonmusic

Hazard to ya Booty w/ Midnight Ultra

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 03:00:55 +0000

Come celebrate Roo’s birthday! Hazard to ya Booty along side Midnight Ultra will keep the party going all night long. Oh and its FREE !

Hazard To Ya Booty fuses elements of funk, rock, hip-hop and soul to make a head-bobbing sound that’s guaranteed to get the crowd moving and sweating. If Hazard could inject any more energy into their live shows it would create an audio supernova and the room would be in danger of being sucked into a funky black hole.

www.myspace.com/midnightultra
www.myspace.com/hazardtoyabooty

Doors 8pm Show 9pm – FREE

Carpenter, DeWeese, & Wehling Weekly Residency

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:00:43 +0000

An evening of music and hang with members of Messy Jiverson.

Every Wednesday at The Gramophone will feature great local musicians/composers Nate Carpenter (keys/vocals), Cannon DeWeese (drums/vocals), and Mikey Wehling (guitar/vocals) creating new improvised sounds blended with original compositions as well as their own spin on some classic tracks from the past. Every week will feature two sets of live music along with live DJ sets by Mikey Wehling, MCK, and more!

Messy Jiverson Myspace

Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
$3 at the door for 21+, $5 for 18+

The Funky Butt Brass Band w/ Mama Rogers

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:03 +0000

The Funky Butt Brass Band Sound is . . . Dirty Dozen meets Big Sam’s Funky Nation meets Tower of Power meets the JB Horns meets Bonerama meets Hot 8 meets Rebirth meets Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers.

Funky Butt Brass Band Myspace

Mama Rogers Myspace

8pm doors
10pm show
$5 at the door

Ultraviolet Hippo w/ CDW

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:00:32 +0000

ULTRAVIOLET HIPPOPOTAMUS is an explosive six-piece jam rock band from Grand Rapids, MI with a rapidly growing fan base all over the MidWest and Colorado, as well as online with thousands of listeners nationwide. Recently described by Recoil Magazine as “one of Michigan’s most promising bands,” UV HIPPO mixes tight funky jams with new dance beats and strange effects for a killer musical experience. The band performs an eclectic array of composed and improvised original material, dancing between genres of funk, jazz, electronica, reggae, bluegrass, and progressive rock. The word is out, and the band is seeing more and more repeat offenders traveling further distances to develop their MidWest following into a national sensation.

Ultraviolet Website

Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
$5 21+, $8 18+

Carpenter, DeWeese, & Wehling Weekly Residency

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:00:33 +0000

An evening of music and hang with members of Messy Jiverson.

Starting Feb. 3rd, every Wednesday at The Gramophone will feature great local musicians/composers Nate Carpenter (keys/vocals), Cannon DeWeese (drums/vocals), and Mikey Wehling (guitar/vocals) creating new improvised sounds blended with original compositions as well as their own spin on some classic tracks from the past. Every week will feature two sets of live music along with live DJ sets by Mikey Wehling, MCK, and more!

Messy Jiverson Myspace

Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
$3 at the door for 21+, $5 for 18+

Lubriphonic w/ Hazard to Ya Booty (Late Show)

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:00:22 +0000

Lubriphonic greases your ears, moves your hips, and leaves you reeling in sweaty bliss. Simmering and intense, with chops to spare, Lubriphonic’s live performances create a spicy dish that is guaranteed to cure what ails you.

The members of Lubriphonic have individually toured with artists as diverse as Koko Taylor, Buddy Miles, Otis Rush, and Lenny Kravitz. They have fused their talents and experience as side-men in order to create an orignal project that is soulful, unique, and exciting.

Lubriphonic Myspace

Hazard To Ya Booty Myspace

Lubriphonic w/ Hazard to Ya Booty will be the late show.
Doors 10pm
Show 11pm
$8 at the door, $6 in advance