K.O.E.

The world of funk embraces its influences and always will. Welcome funks most engaging inductee K.O.E. Is it the rhythmatic textured groove spawning from the guitar, the bombastic bass, and percussion that set K.O.E. apart from the rest? The eclectic, high-energy infusion of funk, hip-hop, rock and reggae is where the Evolution currently presides. The very different, musical influences of each band member is what creates its dance-addictive appeal and each live show is full of relentless energy, vivid stage presence, and all out commitment.K.O.E.s performances include packed houses at The Recher Theatre (Towson, MD), The Funk Box (Baltimore, MD), The Grape Street Pub (Philadelphia, PA), The Hard Rock Caf in Baltimores Inner Harbor, and Staccato (Washington D.C.). They have supported national touring acts such as NRBQ, Maktub, Freekbass, Breaking Benjamin, The F-Ups, Bio Ritmo, Sev, Fighting Gravity, and Arcane. K.O.E. has also been broadcasted live and on-air. These include multiple performances at 103.1 WRNR radio (Annapolis, MD) and WMUC 88.1 (College Park, MD). Their music has been in rotation on WRNR radio, 98 Rock 97.9 WIYY (Baltimore, MD), and was chosen by WHFS 99.1 radio to be featured on their Best of Local Music, Washington D.C. compilation CD in 2004 with Brooklyn Castle from their album Premium Original released in 2003.In the summer of 2004, K.O.E. finished as a national finalist in A Shot at the Cabo Wabo, a battle of the bands competing K.O.E. against hundreds of other local talent across the country. With this achievement, they received sponsorship from Cabo Wabo Tequila, Guitar.com, Crate Amps, Hard Rock Caf, Oasis CDs, Gibson guitars, Sonicbids.com, and Nokia telephones. K.O.E. has also received many positive regional reviews and press, including a note-worthy, live performance review from Hall of Fame producer Robert Metzger.Since 1999, K.O.E. has been surprising new faces and continues to impress familiar ones. They have released 2 full-length albums: -Premium Original released Fall 2003 -NO2 released Fall 1999 Both albums produced by Emmy-award winner and current drummer for national recording artist, Jimmys Chicken Shack, Jerome Maffeo. K.O.E. has sold over 2,000 albums and looks to start on their 3rd full-length album in February 2006.

Last Writes - Rams Head Live (Baltimore, MD) 2.15.08

La Busqueda - Rams Head Live (Baltimore, MD) 2.15.08

Embrace Your Surroundings - Rams Head Live (Baltimore, MD) 2.15.08