Member Since: 11/01/2006
Band Website: http://www.groovethangs.com
Band Members: Down Pat
lead vocals, keyboards
Bonefish Johnny
guitar, vocals
Jeff Watkins
saxophone, vocals, keyboards
Tim Kuchta
drums (1986-91, reunions)
Christopher B
bass (1990-92)
"Kilmo" Carl Pacillo
bass (1986-89, reunions)
Jeff Renza
drums (1992, reunions)
Also:
Sheldon Voss - bass (1990)
David Goodstein - drums (1992)
John Babl - bass (1992)
Influences: James Brown, The Meters, Prince, Parliment/Funkadelic, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Curtis Mayfield, Little Walter, Wayne Cochran & The CC Riders, Little Feat, KC & The Sunshine Band, Tito Puente, Augustus Pablo, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilson Pickett, Steely Dan, Brand New Heavies, Gil Scott Heron, Lord Flea, General Johnson, old funk and soul 45's, Carolina beach music, labels like Chess, Stax, Studio One, Atlantic, TK and Motown!
Sounds Like: The sum of our influences but slightly askew and purged of nuance. A once hyperactive barband and funk juggernaut now mellowed into a legendary institution of pure rock 'n' soul!
Record Label: bigcypressrecords.com
Type of Label: Indie