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Bump City

Tower of Power Tribute

About Me

Bump City is Nashvilles one and only Tower of Power tribute band. Dedicated to faithfully reproducing the funky soul of the TOP, Bump City combines sexy grooves, exacting musical chops and fantastic showmanship to create Nashvilles best dance party.Founded in 2004 by tenor saxophonist Chris West and bassist Jerry Navarro, the ensemble boasts alumni from Tao Jones, The Transcendental Crayon Ensemble, The Super Action Heroes and The Guy Smiley Blues Exchange. Drawn together by their mutual love for the Tower of Power, Bump City performs TOP classics from the 70s through their latest releases.A night with Bump City is a nonstop dance party combined with an staggering stage show featuring a dozen musicians and one of the best horn sections in Music City. The next time you find yourself at home on a Saturday night asking yourself the musical question What is Hip?, Bump City is your answer!

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Member Since: 2/19/2006
Band Website: toptribute.com
Band Members: Chris West - Tenor Sax, Band Leader; Jerry Navarro - Bass, Co Leader; Justin Amaral - Drums; Justin Levinston - Percussion; Graham Spice - Guitar; Charles Treadway - Organ; J. Patrick Dolan, III (Rev. J.P. Funk) - Bari Sax; Oscar Utterstrom - Trombone; Tim Reine - 1st Trumpet; Jim Williamson - 2nd Trumpet; Jeff Hall - Vocals; Joey Richey - Vocals
Influences: Tower of Power
Sounds Like: Tower of Power
Type of Label: None