N.M.'s premier retro-funk contingent incorporates Latin, hip-hop and jazz resulting in a party oriented, high-octane, unforgettable musical experience. Award winning songwriting, chicken-scratch guitars and turntables, slap bass, 70's breakbeats and punchy saxophones are F.G.F.
Felonious Groove Foundation was formed in 2000 by Cali Soberanes and Todd Lovato. The two had played music together in high school and would often sneak into 21 and over bars to participate in Santa Fe local open mic sessions. They decided to start the band shortly after moving to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico. F.G.F quickly made it's mark on the scene by winning several "battle-of-the-bands" and relentlessly touring the local club circut. Influenced heavily by the 70s funk era, Latin rhythms and urban hip-hop, Felonious Groove Foundation quickly became a local favorite, headlining many of the southwest areas largest festivals. The band has also had the opportunity to share the stage with Arrested Development, Fishbone, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Los Mocosos and the B- Side Players.
Made up of six young men in their early and mid twenties, FGF was nominated for seven awards at the 2004 New Mexico Music Industry Awards; the regions most prestigious recognition for the musical arts. Awarded for best Hip-hop production, the band continues to shake local night clubs into the wee hours of the night. Recently Lovato and Soberanes wrapped up production on the band' s Third Albulm "Paper Tiger", Scheduled for release this fall under Penguino Records. With an already large and diverse fan base Felonious Groove Foundation is poised to make a lasting impact on the music industry.
