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Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, soul jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony, and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground. Unlike R&B and soul songs, which had many chord changes, funk songs are often based on an extended vamp on a single chord.

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Headliner Members

Shane Philip

  • Swelling in primordial pulses and wholloping whoops, the tacit tones of Shane Philip's didgeridoo hold the power to still listeners into silence or encourage audiences to rise up in a tribal swell of intoxicating spirit -- with sometimes but a ...
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Tina Jones

  • Tina Jones' style allows for the traditions of soul and R&B masters to meld with the provocative and intuitive techniques of jazz, hip hop, and deep house. Her reputation as a recording artist, entertainer and songwriter are recognized throughout Vancouver ...
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Wee Boy Pretty

  • Wee Boy Pretty are a 5 piece alternative pop/rock band from East Van, featuring: Jo - vocals / keys / guitar, Sandor - guitar, Erin - drums, Andrew - drums, Josh - bass. Their music combines pop & rock in ...
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Andrew T-Rex

Brian Rosen & The WhatNow

  • Brian Rosen & The WhatNow' are a Rock/Reggae/Dance Band based out of Nelson B.C, with a universal message that appeals to people of all ages. The WhatNow really Rocks Reggae to an awesome level, holding down the groove and making ...
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Soundserious

  • Hailing from the free-thinking, alternative town of Winlaw, BC, indie folk/rock trio Soundserious is original, sexy and powerful. "Stellar. Buckle up, and enjoy the ride!" (Duncan Garage Showroom) Having formed five years ago, Soundserious is now busy working on their ...
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Trioxyde

  • Trioxyde is a four piece band from Montreal directed by guitarist and composer J-F Girard. This jazz/rock/prog outfit has two CDs, "Fantôme" (Tryle, try0696,1996) and "Trioxyde" (Tryle, try0606, 2007), the latter being distributed by Outside Music. Trioxyde has played in ...
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