Philafunk Winter Season: Fat Tuesday feat.
Swift Technique
Earphunk, Dirk Quinn Band, Black Stars
Tue, February 19, 2013
Doors: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm (event ends at 2:00 am)
The Blockley$6.00 - $8.00
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This event is 21 and over
http://www.theblockley.com/event/200267/
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Swift Technique
While Swift Technique draws from all world influences, their genre is uniquely Philadelphia. The idea of combining traditional jazz and funk with hip-hop seems almost too obvious, but artists are not pushing the boundaries. The music scene needs sincere, soulful performers that audiences of all age, race and background can enjoy collectively. By combining old influences with young, raw energy, Swift Technique is the collaboration of six souls on a mission to flip the music scene upside down.
Earphunk
Hailing from the Crescent City, EARPHUNK has emerged as one of the premier jam acts in the Southeast. The quintet has been steadily building a rabid fan base across the United States with their brand of high-energy funk, inspired improvisation, and dynamic stage production.
EARPHUNK has performed in more than 40 cities over the past 12 months, including performances at Wakarusa Music Festival, Bear Creek Music Festival, and The Purple Hatters Ball, and sharing the stage with Galactic, Big Gigantic, Toubab Krewe, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Zoogma, Perpetual Groove, Break Science & Chali 2NA, Big Sam's Funky Nation, and Rubblebucket.
EARPHUNK has performed in more than 40 cities over the past 12 months, including performances at Wakarusa Music Festival, Bear Creek Music Festival, and The Purple Hatters Ball, and sharing the stage with Galactic, Big Gigantic, Toubab Krewe, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Zoogma, Perpetual Groove, Break Science & Chali 2NA, Big Sam's Funky Nation, and Rubblebucket.
Dirk Quinn Band
“While it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what Quinn’s appeal is, because both the musician and the music have so many endearing qualities, our best guess is that it’s partially his scruffy, approachable appearance and funky jazz melodies, but that more importantly, his audience can see and hear the passion that he pours into every note he plays.
His honesty and raw enthusiasm are also evident in one of his main musical styles: improvisation.”
His honesty and raw enthusiasm are also evident in one of his main musical styles: improvisation.”
Black Stars
"Black Stars are proof that rock music is fun. Now is the time to catch this band at a live show — they are young and raw, and loud, and electrifying, and a little insane, and probably only going to get more popular. I think they are a band to keep an eye on."
-S.B. Hider
http://www.pamusicscene.com/2012/01/black-stars-substance-and-style/
"Black Stars defy ordinary. Four young men from Marlton, NJ are devoted in starting their own renaissance in the Greater Philadelphia area. Here music can be upbeat, groovy, and sexy. Here, music still moves."
-Stefan Schultz
http://stefansir.tumblr.com/post/8500678053/the-black-stars
"These guys are good musicians and they clearly enjoy playing together in a supportive manner without a lot of interfering ego, and that combination is unusual, electric and compelling."
-S.B. Hider
http://www.pamusicscene.com/2012/01/black-stars-substance-and-style/
"From surreal to animated, melancholy to gratifying, this Philadelphia-based funk-rock band creates music that displays all emotions of not just the human mind, but of the human soul."
-Angela Weeks
http://thebeatpeople.wordpress.com/2011/10/08/an-interview-with-black-stars-lead-singer-nik-greeley/
Black Stars is a band lead by singer/guitarist Nik Greeley and was formed in the late summer of 2010 with his good friend and bassist, Freshy. Black Stars have built a reputation for putting on a very exciting, high energy live show, with a style steeped in Rock, Funk, Soul, Psychedelic and Alternative.
-S.B. Hider
http://www.pamusicscene.com/2012/01/black-stars-substance-and-style/
"Black Stars defy ordinary. Four young men from Marlton, NJ are devoted in starting their own renaissance in the Greater Philadelphia area. Here music can be upbeat, groovy, and sexy. Here, music still moves."
-Stefan Schultz
http://stefansir.tumblr.com/post/8500678053/the-black-stars
"These guys are good musicians and they clearly enjoy playing together in a supportive manner without a lot of interfering ego, and that combination is unusual, electric and compelling."
-S.B. Hider
http://www.pamusicscene.com/2012/01/black-stars-substance-and-style/
"From surreal to animated, melancholy to gratifying, this Philadelphia-based funk-rock band creates music that displays all emotions of not just the human mind, but of the human soul."
-Angela Weeks
http://thebeatpeople.wordpress.com/2011/10/08/an-interview-with-black-stars-lead-singer-nik-greeley/
Black Stars is a band lead by singer/guitarist Nik Greeley and was formed in the late summer of 2010 with his good friend and bassist, Freshy. Black Stars have built a reputation for putting on a very exciting, high energy live show, with a style steeped in Rock, Funk, Soul, Psychedelic and Alternative.