folkadelics EPK sample
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folkadelics EPK sample
Line-Up Sam Miller, vocals, guitar, beatbox, harmonica, clarinet Gavin Cummings, vocals, mandolin, trumpet Danny Faraone, vocals Drew Kelly, bass Tom Baracco, drums Discography The Folkadelics EP (2010) We Can’t Change Our Name EP (2008) Sampson and the Folkadelics Demo (2007) Press “The Folkadelics are one of those bands that blur the lines of musical genres....They just seem to make everyone who’s listening bop with happiness - I dare you to try and sit still.” -Marissa Devito, The Examiner “I highly recommend them as serious entertainers. There was an energy that came from the multi-talented group that was electric” -Bowery Boogie, A Lower East Side Chronicle “My favorite part of the festival-handsdown, is being expored to new music. I picked up a few new favorites, but my ultimate new favorite was The Folkadelics. This Brooklyn band had funk, reggae and a mandolin player. What more could you ask for. Powerful vocals from a female songstress? You got it thanks to Danny Faraone, loved every minute of her crooning.” -Cassandra Baber, The Utica Observer-Dispatch “Danny Faraone had amazing vocals and energy, reminiscent of Gwen Stefani’s sound. She was clear and strong, belting out the high notes with confidence.” -Renee Ornstein, Beyond Race Notable Venues New York: The Bitter End, Bowery Electric, The Knitting Factory, City Winery, Kennys Castaways, South Paw, Grassroots Festival The Nines, Castaways (Ithaca, NY), Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Dub Land Underground (Rochester, NY) Biography THE FOLKADELICS’ music is an inimitable amalgamation of rock, reggae, hip-hop and funky three-part vocal harmonies. Sam Miller (guitar/vocals/beat boxer/harmonica) and Gavin Cummings (wah-wah mandolin/vocals/guitar) formed THE FOLKADELICS, formerly SAMPSON AND THE FOLKADELICS, in late 2007 at Ithaca College. The band composed their own material, inspired by late night acoustic jam sessions and some rowdy nights. In May of 2007, amidst the chaos of finals week, Sam and Gavin cut a selftitled acoustic EP at the Ithaca College School of Music. In the fall of 2007, the band relocated to New York City adding bass and drums to the recipe. The newly added rhythm section introduced a funky backbone the band had been craving. Soon after, the group brought in powerhouse vocalist Danielle Faraone, who rounds out the tri-vocal blend. As of 2011, hard-hitting drummer Tom Barraco and bass master Drew Kelly are in the pocket driving the rhythmic machine beneath the band's action packed live performances. Truly entertainers, THE FOLKADELICS’ unique sound and on stage chemistry delivers life, energy and dancing throughout the northeast. In 2010, THE FOLKADELICS released a 6 track self-titled EP produced by Steve Wall (Matisyahu) and mastered by Mark Santangelo (Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kanye West). THE FOLKADELICS have supported acts such as Marcus Randolph (Robert Randolph and the Family Band), Vinnie Amico (Moe), and Vic Juris (Jimmy Smith). In 2011 THE FOLKADELICS have toured the northeast extensively with shows ranging across all of NY, NJ, PA, OH, MA and CT. Included were performances supporting Dark Star Orchestra, Yonder Mountain String Band, Rusted Root, Keller Williams, Slightly Stoopid and Girl Talk. Festival performances include Grassroots, Hookahville, Gratefulfest, Falcon Ridge, The Werkout, and Sailfest. THE FOLKADELICS look forward to the road ahead; there's nowhere to go but up now! Contact thefolkadelics.com booking@thefolkadelics.com katie@thefolkadelics.com