Purple Funk Metropolis w/The Ellie Trio

115 4th Street South,La Crosse WI 54601

18 February, 2023

Description

Purple Funk Metropolis is a charismatic seven-piece instrumental band with a raw sound inspired by soul, jazz, funk, and more. Their origins trace back to jazz classes at the University of Minnesota, where Andrew Tomten (Bandleader and saxophone) met Alex Browne (trumpet), Sam Rosenstone (keys), Tarek Abdelqader (drums), and Andy Schupp (bass). Various iterations of bands and musical projects developed until the group, with the addition of Alex Graves (guitar) recorded their first EP Morsels in 2017 under the name Purple Funk Metropolis. The band has continually been performing, recording, and rehearsing since, which has allowed for their sound to mature and evolve. The addition of Evan Slack (guitar) to the group in 2019 added a new level of live energy and allowed for more dense arrangements of tunes old and new. From sweaty basement parties to the First Avenue stage and anywhere in between, PFM's energy notoriously gets the whole room dancing. https://www.instagram.com/purplefunkmetropolis/ The Ellie Trio improvises playful funk, jazz, and pop music often with crowd participation. Their improvisational nature makes every set unique and a true exercise in musical expression. Cassie Brady (guitar/keys), Andrew Head (bass), and Shaylee Walsh (drums) formed The Ellie Trio to bring audiences closer to the music making process in an entertaining roll of the dice.