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Groovesect
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Since March 2006, the members of
Groovesect have blazed a trail
through the streets and clubs of the
New Orleans music scene, on a
mission to secure their place
amongst some of the finest musicians
the town can offer. Inspired by the
syncopated funk beats and jazz
rhythms of New Orleans and beyond,
the guys pay homage to the greats
while forging their own unique
sound. Groovesect's sound reflects
the deep musical relationships they
have with one another after playing
in various incarnations in the
Crescent City since they were
eighteen. Each a skilled veteran in
their craft, they push each other
further and further each show while
still maintaining that steady
groove, of which they are beginning
to be quite known for. They blend
rock, jazz, soul, and fusion music
while still getting down on that
nasty funk that they do best.
Since Alfred "Uganda" Roberts joined
the band in the spring of 2007,
Groovesect has been voted the number
one Funk Band and number two
Contemporary Jazz Band in the 2007
Best of the Big Easy Awards (Where
Y'at Magazine). Uganda is one of New
Orleans' greatest living legends. He
was the only steady member of
Professor Longhair's band and has
toured and recorded with the Meters,
Dr. John, Herbie Mann, Willie T, and
many other New Orleans music
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Joppa
Joppa is an eclectic mixture of
funk, alternative rock, gospel, and
blues based out of the Washington DC
area. The band was founded in 1998
by Danny Dahan (bass), Ben Ifshin
(guitar) and David Karr (drums).
Playing block parties and battle of
the bands, the trio began to scratch
the surface of what Joppa would
eventually become. In 2001 Joppa
found its voice when a friend of
Ben, Ramzy Suleiman, (Lead Vocals,
Keys) was added to the band. Joppa's
music has truly become something new
and exciting, unlike anything
currently out there. The band has
begun to develop a devoted following
around the Washington DC, Baltimore
area, consistently playing at local
clubs and bars. Joppa recorded their
first LP, Capes and Umbrellas,
at the Lion and Fox Studios with
acclaimed producer Jim Fox this past
August. Joppa and their followers
are building momentum, and the band
is as excited as ever to see what
the future has to offer.
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