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FUNKATRON - [fuhngk-ä-ch-ron]: (n) 1. The musical creation and expression of six individual’s hearts and souls. (v) 1. To funk the rhythm. 2. To funk the rhyme 3. To transcend musical genres, space, and time. Chris, Jon and Ian joined forces in August of 2004. Blending each other’s influences to create a newer, edgier funk sound, they attracted an instant fan base in and around Gainesville. The addition of Coop (past front-man), in the spring of 2005, sent Funkatron to a whole new level, incorporating wild synth sounds and powerful vocals. The group worked, consistently gigging, toward their debut EP-"Skylab Sessions", which came out Jan. of 2007. The addition of Grant (the chicken!) on percussion furthered Funkatron's sound and added a whole new element to their live show. Funkatron released their self-titled full-length album in September of 2008 with much anticipation and even more acclamation! Since then, Funkatron has added a new member in replacement of Coop, who has taken to New York for his own musical adventures: Rickie Santiago throws down those funky keys and backing vocals! And NOW introducing our newest member, Russell Wilder on Alto Sax! The boys are currently working on many new songs to premier all around the state and are eager to get back into the studio for another HOTT release! Funkatron always puts on a great shows and loves to host guest artists, so hit us up!
Funkatron has too many influences to list but draw our main inspiration from - Herbie Hancock, James Brown, Soulive, Medeski Martin and Wood, Bob Marley, The Roots, Led Zeppelin. to name a few.
Funkatron is definitely set apart from most bands by their intensity and respect for the past, present and future of music. We constantly create new sounds that pay homage to past artists, and blow up on stage to make the people dance!
"From the moment Funkatron took the stage, no one could escape their infectious grooves!" -Tattoo Todd of The Scene
"When you come to a Funkatron show, bring your dancing shoes!" -INsite Magazine
“Funk is an old groove, but with Funkatron, it’s got a whole new gleam!” –A&R Select
The creation of FunkaRecords Collective - a new local music community - is helping spread the new funkasound!
**BOOKING**
FunkaBooking@yahoo.com
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Add & msg us on myspace
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Ian @ 352.514.8057
View FUNKATRON's EPK
peace&love
!MUCH LOVE TO KEVIN & SKYLAB STUDIOS!
