Sophistafunk [now on iTunes]

About Me

THE SOPHISTAFUNK EP NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES!!!
BIOGRAPHY
Fans across America are talking about SOPHISTAFUNK,
a modern fusion band from Syracuse, NY
that blends powerful lyrics & thick grooves
to create a unique musical experience.
SOPHISTAFUNK has played with...
FERGIE
SEAN KINGSTON
ASHER ROTH
RA RA RIOT
LUMIDEE
SAIGON
POOGIE BELL [legendary funk drummer]
CEE KNOWLEDGE aka DOODLEBUG [of Digable Planets]
ON OCTOBER 16th, SOPHISTAFUNK will be opening for SOULIVE at THE WESTCOTT THEATER in Syracuse, NY!!!
www.thewestcotttheater.com
VENUES
-The 2008 New York State Fair (Syracuse, NY) live on TV (WCNY-8)
-The Carrier Dome (Syracuse, NY)
-Turning Stone Resort (Verona, NY)
-Sterling Folk Fest (Sterling, NY)
-The Musefest (Ithaca, NY)
-Nectar's (Burlington, VT)
-The Higher Ground (Burlington, VT)
-The Bell House (Brooklyn, NY)
-Union Hall (Brooklyn, NY)
-Sullivan Hall (New York City, NY)
-Bowery Poetry Club (New York City, NY)
-The Westcott Theater (Syracuse, NY)
-Castaway's (Ithaca, NY)
-The Haunt (Ithaca, NY)
-The Electric Company (Utica, NY)
-The Lovin Cup (Rochester, NY)
-Nietzche's (Buffalo, NY)
-Funk 'n Waffles (Syracuse, NY)
+ several other notable venues

"The main theme to all this is we're doing something totally different and outside the box. You're gonna be feeling funk, reggae, hip hop, dance music - it's all mixed in there. It's a modern style, but it's also got an old-school feel to it."
-Jack Brown, Sophistafunk
For booking, contact:
Jack Brown - [email protected]
Adam Gold - [email protected]
SOPHISTAFUNK T-SHIRTS NOW FOR SALE
in BLACK or GREY (sizes S-XL)
Designed by Derek of DAP & CO (www.dapandco.com).
"Sophistafunk: Live in Buffalo"
DVD AVAILABLE
'THE SOPHISTAFUNK EP':
on iTunes (search "Sophistafunk"),
at www.CDBaby.com,
or at Funk 'n Waffles & Soundgarden in Syracuse
to order T-SHIRTS, DVD, or THE NEW EP: PLEASE CONTACT
[email protected]
PRESS
"Washington and Gold are a unique and flavorful rhythm section. The sound is a layered landscape; somehow, the group sounds bigger than just a drummer, a keyboard player and an MC. With Gold bringing soulful wails in vocal melodies throughout verses and choruses, the group cleverly blurs the line between jam band and spoken word artistry.
"As an MC, Brown's delivery is natural and smooth, with fast rhymes and sing-along style hooks. His lyrics are hard-hitting, forcing his audience to delve into mental issues far more sophisticated than what might be heard in similar funk sounds.Addressing issues of politics, social stigmas, personal ambition and personal demons, Brown channels a myriad of his beliefs and philosophies into the group's performance."
-Melissa Daniels, The Daily Orange
"They bring something for everyone. If you enjoy pop music, there's a pop aspect; if you enjoy hip hop, there's a hip hop aspect. Anyone can go and see them, whether you appreciate music or not. You sit down and you're going to listen, you're going to love them."
-Liz Grobe, vocalist "The Mandarins"
ALL QUOTES FROM:
"Funky Town" - 10/1/08 - The Daily Orange
by Melissa Daniels
for complete article, go to:
Funky Town - Daily Orange Article by Melissa Daniels

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 01/09/2007
Band Website: www.sonicbids.com/sophistafunk
Band Members:

SOPHISTAFUNK
[Syracuse, NY]

Adam Gold - keys / bass / vocals
Keyboard virtuoso & funk energizer Adam Gold is a one-man music machine! At every show, Adam plays the Fender Rhodes, Clavinet, and Moog Synthesizer while also singing and beatboxing! An unforgettable performer with an incredible retro stage presence, he is also very well known around Syracuse as a local funk DJ (WAER 88.3) and live music venue owner (Funk 'n Waffles).

Jack Brown - lyrics
Known for his complex flows and insightful lyrical content, Jack Brown became serious with music in 2005 while producing beats for the hip hop group THC. It didn't take long before Jack - a lifetime author & musician - began spreading his poetic Hip-Hop style to audiences who have never seen or heard anything like him. The young MC has already shared the stage with the likes of Method Man, Fergie, Asher Roth, Sean Kingston, Inspectah Deck & many others. Jack was featured on the Projected Mixtape Series Volumes 1, 2, and 3 and receives regular airplay in NYC (WSIA 88.9).

Emanuel Washington - drums
Since before he could walk, Emanuel Washington has had drum sticks in his hands. The "E-man" began playing the drums in church at age 5 and the rest is history. He is an accomplished performer with several high-profile Syracuse bands, including Electric Relaxation and The J Project. Drawing on his experience with Gospel, Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, and R&B - E has created his own unique style that is very personal and expressive. He puts a tremendous amount of passion and positive energy into his music, so sit back and enjoy his creative rhythms.

Influences:
The 4 elements of Sophistafunk:
(1) a 1950s jazz club,
(2) a 1960s poetry lounge,
(3) a 1970s funk party,
(4) a 1980s hip hop show.

Sophistafunk is a
one-of-a-kind musical journey
that connects with fans of all ages & styles.

Sounds Like:

ALSO CHECK OUT:
FUNK 'n WAFFLES
JACK BROWN
MATTY J
ELECTRIC RELAXATION
THE HIGHER CONCEPT
PROJECTIVITY RECORDS

Record Label: Marshall Street Records
Type of Label: Major

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