Win 2 free tickets in the link below!
http://dothebay.com/events/2017/1/19/the-gentlemen-amateurs-at-ivy-room
The second installment of an ongoing series at the Ivy Room, Featuring The Gentlemen Amateurs and friends.
Don your comfiest PJ's and cozy up to some of the slickest funk, soul, and dance music the Bay has to offer.
$8 advance/$10 at the door; $5 Olympia and shot of whiskey for anyone wearing their favorite PJ's
The Lineup:
The Grease Traps
The Grease Traps are a solid 8-piece funk band based in Oakland, CA. Featuring tight horns and stirring vocals from that sharp-dressing, all-around fly dude, The Gata, their musical mix of hard-driving funk and lowdown soul is guaranteed to get your head noddin' and cure your dance jones. They released their first 45 single on the well-respected funk/soul label, Colemine Records with more to come.
The Gentlemen Amateurs
The Gents retain an organic musical aesthetic and a dogged do-it-yourself work ethic, opting for sweat and grit over the smoke and mirrors of modern production. Their songs are bright and upbeat, with soul-inflected hooks, tight grooves, and snappy brass. They have the raw energy of rock, the sweetness of soul, and the sophistication of jazz, all drizzled over a bed of funk. Fronted by the disarmingly talented Sam Jackson, the Gents present a sound that is fresh, funky, and frayed around the edges.
Stmie and the PJLO
It ain’t easy being stankalicious. This is especially true if you are an independent entity. But the funk is proving to be more relevant in the 21st century than ever before. Case in point: the recent revival and revitalization of Stymie and the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, a San Francisco-based, multi-piece outfit lead by singer/songwriter Sean “Stymie” Sharp.
Stymie is an animated individual. When he speaks about anything, from music to comics to movies, he speaks with an intense and jovial vigor that is as learned as it is inspired. His tiny apartment is littered with ol’ school accoutrements, from VHS tapes to boomboxes, but the beauty of modern media trends does not elude him whatsoever. “With file sharing and Youtube,” says Stymie, “you are in more control of what you listen to.” Thus, you can seek out what you like instead of being nudged into it or spoon-fed something more formulaic.
On this point, Stymie argues, “It is true that not all things are for all people. But this does not mean that you shouldn’t give people – the fans – the benefit of the doubt.” The man is speaking about categories and genres, abstract concoctions that lead people to “wearing uniforms. Like I got my punk rocker uniform and he’s got his gangster uniform and so on.” And sure, if you’re gonna call Stymie and the PJLO anything, the man doesn’t completely object to being tagged as a leader of a funk band, as he explains: “Funk is the least limited genre. ‘Funk gets stronger’ – to quote George Clinton – but we don’t want to limit things at all.” In other words, Stymie does not want to “categorize the fan base,” as he is also inclined to dip his creative pen into avenues such as ska, R&B, rock, reggae, and even go-go. This musical diversity was a bit harder to realize way back in the 20th century, when massive corporations still dictated listening trends and indies had less resources for getting heard. But now? The game is on.
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http://dothebay.com/events/2017/1/19/the-gentlemen-amateurs-at-ivy-room
The second installment of an ongoing series at the Ivy Room, Featuring The Gentlemen Amateurs and friends.
Don your comfiest PJ's and cozy up to some of the slickest funk, soul, and dance music the Bay has to offer.
$8 advance/$10 at the door; $5 Olympia and shot of whiskey for anyone wearing their favorite PJ's
The Lineup:
The Grease Traps
The Grease Traps are a solid 8-piece funk band based in Oakland, CA. Featuring tight horns and stirring vocals from that sharp-dressing, all-around fly dude, The Gata, their musical mix of hard-driving funk and lowdown soul is guaranteed to get your head noddin' and cure your dance jones. They released their first 45 single on the well-respected funk/soul label, Colemine Records with more to come.
The Gentlemen Amateurs
The Gents retain an organic musical aesthetic and a dogged do-it-yourself work ethic, opting for sweat and grit over the smoke and mirrors of modern production. Their songs are bright and upbeat, with soul-inflected hooks, tight grooves, and snappy brass. They have the raw energy of rock, the sweetness of soul, and the sophistication of jazz, all drizzled over a bed of funk. Fronted by the disarmingly talented Sam Jackson, the Gents present a sound that is fresh, funky, and frayed around the edges.
Stmie and the PJLO
It ain’t easy being stankalicious. This is especially true if you are an independent entity. But the funk is proving to be more relevant in the 21st century than ever before. Case in point: the recent revival and revitalization of Stymie and the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, a San Francisco-based, multi-piece outfit lead by singer/songwriter Sean “Stymie” Sharp.
Stymie is an animated individual. When he speaks about anything, from music to comics to movies, he speaks with an intense and jovial vigor that is as learned as it is inspired. His tiny apartment is littered with ol’ school accoutrements, from VHS tapes to boomboxes, but the beauty of modern media trends does not elude him whatsoever. “With file sharing and Youtube,” says Stymie, “you are in more control of what you listen to.” Thus, you can seek out what you like instead of being nudged into it or spoon-fed something more formulaic.
On this point, Stymie argues, “It is true that not all things are for all people. But this does not mean that you shouldn’t give people – the fans – the benefit of the doubt.” The man is speaking about categories and genres, abstract concoctions that lead people to “wearing uniforms. Like I got my punk rocker uniform and he’s got his gangster uniform and so on.” And sure, if you’re gonna call Stymie and the PJLO anything, the man doesn’t completely object to being tagged as a leader of a funk band, as he explains: “Funk is the least limited genre. ‘Funk gets stronger’ – to quote George Clinton – but we don’t want to limit things at all.” In other words, Stymie does not want to “categorize the fan base,” as he is also inclined to dip his creative pen into avenues such as ska, R&B, rock, reggae, and even go-go. This musical diversity was a bit harder to realize way back in the 20th century, when massive corporations still dictated listening trends and indies had less resources for getting heard. But now? The game is on.
Win 2 free tickets in the link below!
http://dothebay.com/events/2017/1/19/the-gentlemen-amateurs-at-ivy-room
The second installment of an ongoing series at the Ivy Room, Featuring The Gentlemen Amateurs and friends.
Don your comfiest PJ's and cozy up to some of the slickest funk, soul, and dance music the Bay has to offer.
$8 advance/$10 at the door; $5 Olympia and shot of whiskey for anyone wearing their favorite PJ's
The Lineup:
The Grease Traps
The Grease Traps are a solid 8-piece funk band based in Oakland, CA. Featuring tight horns and stirring vocals from that sharp-dressing, all-around fly dude, The Gata, their musical mix of hard-driving funk and lowdown soul is guaranteed to get your head noddin' and cure your dance jones. They released their first 45 single on the well-respected funk/soul label, Colemine Records with more to come.
The Gentlemen Amateurs
The Gents retain an organic musical aesthetic and a dogged do-it-yourself work ethic, opting for sweat and grit over the smoke and mirrors of modern production. Their songs are bright and upbeat, with soul-inflected hooks, tight grooves, and snappy brass. They have the raw energy of rock, the sweetness of soul, and the sophistication of jazz, all drizzled over a bed of funk. Fronted by the disarmingly talented Sam Jackson, the Gents present a sound that is fresh, funky, and frayed around the edges.
Stmie and the PJLO
It ain’t easy being stankalicious. This is especially true if you are an independent entity. But the funk is proving to be more relevant in the 21st century than ever before. Case in point: the recent revival and revitalization of Stymie and the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, a San Francisco-based, multi-piece outfit lead by singer/songwriter Sean “Stymie” Sharp.
Stymie is an animated individual. When he speaks about anything, from music to comics to movies, he speaks with an intense and jovial vigor that is as learned as it is inspired. His tiny apartment is littered with ol’ school accoutrements, from VHS tapes to boomboxes, but the beauty of modern media trends does not elude him whatsoever. “With file sharing and Youtube,” says Stymie, “you are in more control of what you listen to.” Thus, you can seek out what you like instead of being nudged into it or spoon-fed something more formulaic.
On this point, Stymie argues, “It is true that not all things are for all people. But this does not mean that you shouldn’t give people – the fans – the benefit of the doubt.” The man is speaking about categories and genres, abstract concoctions that lead people to “wearing uniforms. Like I got my punk rocker uniform and he’s got his gangster uniform and so on.” And sure, if you’re gonna call Stymie and the PJLO anything, the man doesn’t completely object to being tagged as a leader of a funk band, as he explains: “Funk is the least limited genre. ‘Funk gets stronger’ – to quote George Clinton – but we don’t want to limit things at all.” In other words, Stymie does not want to “categorize the fan base,” as he is also inclined to dip his creative pen into avenues such as ska, R&B, rock, reggae, and even go-go. This musical diversity was a bit harder to realize way back in the 20th century, when massive corporations still dictated listening trends and indies had less resources for getting heard. But now? The game is on.
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http://dothebay.com/events/2017/1/19/the-gentlemen-amateurs-at-ivy-room
The second installment of an ongoing series at the Ivy Room, Featuring The Gentlemen Amateurs and friends.
Don your comfiest PJ's and cozy up to some of the slickest funk, soul, and dance music the Bay has to offer.
$8 advance/$10 at the door; $5 Olympia and shot of whiskey for anyone wearing their favorite PJ's
The Lineup:
The Grease Traps
The Grease Traps are a solid 8-piece funk band based in Oakland, CA. Featuring tight horns and stirring vocals from that sharp-dressing, all-around fly dude, The Gata, their musical mix of hard-driving funk and lowdown soul is guaranteed to get your head noddin' and cure your dance jones. They released their first 45 single on the well-respected funk/soul label, Colemine Records with more to come.
The Gentlemen Amateurs
The Gents retain an organic musical aesthetic and a dogged do-it-yourself work ethic, opting for sweat and grit over the smoke and mirrors of modern production. Their songs are bright and upbeat, with soul-inflected hooks, tight grooves, and snappy brass. They have the raw energy of rock, the sweetness of soul, and the sophistication of jazz, all drizzled over a bed of funk. Fronted by the disarmingly talented Sam Jackson, the Gents present a sound that is fresh, funky, and frayed around the edges.
Stmie and the PJLO
It ain’t easy being stankalicious. This is especially true if you are an independent entity. But the funk is proving to be more relevant in the 21st century than ever before. Case in point: the recent revival and revitalization of Stymie and the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, a San Francisco-based, multi-piece outfit lead by singer/songwriter Sean “Stymie” Sharp.
Stymie is an animated individual. When he speaks about anything, from music to comics to movies, he speaks with an intense and jovial vigor that is as learned as it is inspired. His tiny apartment is littered with ol’ school accoutrements, from VHS tapes to boomboxes, but the beauty of modern media trends does not elude him whatsoever. “With file sharing and Youtube,” says Stymie, “you are in more control of what you listen to.” Thus, you can seek out what you like instead of being nudged into it or spoon-fed something more formulaic.
On this point, Stymie argues, “It is true that not all things are for all people. But this does not mean that you shouldn’t give people – the fans – the benefit of the doubt.” The man is speaking about categories and genres, abstract concoctions that lead people to “wearing uniforms. Like I got my punk rocker uniform and he’s got his gangster uniform and so on.” And sure, if you’re gonna call Stymie and the PJLO anything, the man doesn’t completely object to being tagged as a leader of a funk band, as he explains: “Funk is the least limited genre. ‘Funk gets stronger’ – to quote George Clinton – but we don’t want to limit things at all.” In other words, Stymie does not want to “categorize the fan base,” as he is also inclined to dip his creative pen into avenues such as ska, R&B, rock, reggae, and even go-go. This musical diversity was a bit harder to realize way back in the 20th century, when massive corporations still dictated listening trends and indies had less resources for getting heard. But now? The game is on.
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