¡Tumbao! w/ AKITA, Nappy Head Funk Army, Elora Dash

224 S Blount St,Raleigh NC 27601

03 September, 2022

Description

¡Tumbao! w/ AKITA, Nappy Head Funk Army, Elora DashThe Pour House Music Hall and Record ShopAges 21+ Tumbao is a high-energy Latin Fusion band formed by 7 seasoned musicians from various genres and backgrounds — and we mean all different types — that creates a sound reflecting the many flavors, los sabores, of Latin America. Tumbao offers a taste of Salsa, Bossa, Funk, Cumbia, Latin-Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Brass. Formed by Pianist frontman Diego Avilez in 2019, the band has taken to new heights and popularity rapidly throughout the South Eastern circuit and beyond. Most recently featured on PBS, the NCMA, and multiple publications, the electric sound of Tumbao keeps crossing more and more barriers captivating listeners of every age and every background. AKITA: Akita Funk burst onto the scene with the mission to forge a wave of infectious beats and grooving melodies that draw crowds and get feet moving across the country. The seven-piece power house’s danceable magic is layered—anchored by thunderous bass and soulful guitar, elevated by the lofty harmonies of booming sax and trombone, tied together with complex, flowing beats, and perfected with deep grooves resonating from sweet keys and crooning vocals. Akita Funk’s vibrant sound seamlessly blends the upbeat energy of funk trailblazers Lettuce, the soul and intensity of psychedelic rock legend George Clinton, and the genre-bending power of Earth, Wind & Fire. The band exists to create a more joyous world with the vitality of complex and bright funk—from festivals to parties to crowded concerts of thousands. Akita has been a staple of the Southeast funk scene since 2017. Their 2nd release, After Party, was released August 2021 and is available on all platforms. Their full length animated music video of “Cactus Jack” can be seen here! Keep an eye on festivals and concert venues near you for the next unforgettably lively dance party. NAPPY HEAD FUNK ARMY: It all started with an invitation to play at George Clinton's birthday party on July 22, 1998. The brain child of Zack "#9" Roberson, this funky group of young men began this amazing trip together on the stage of the Lion's Den, in the East Village of New York City. Who would have thought some 20 years later, we would still be funking it up!! The band was born out of the Long Island & Queens, NY area during the heyday of the East Village where clubs like Wetlands, CBGB's, Tramps, The Lion's Den, The Elbow Room and many others were allowing the creativity of many great bands to showcase their talent and just plain rip it up! Nappyhead was one of them!! Having a direct Mothership Connection, it was easy to draw great crowds with electric energy at all of our shows. The music was live, in-yo-face FUNK, with an emphasis on the sounds of Parliament-Funkadelic (P-FUNK), Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Sly & the Family Stone, Mother's Finest, and all of the other fathers of FUNK. (1999, Village Voice) Nappyhead is a direct seed of George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and the P-Funk Allstars; it's like they were waiting in the weeds to grow after P-Funk sowed the seeds... Over the years, this New York-based band has performed at such venues as The Harry Chappen Theatre, Da Funky Phish, Port Jazz, Amsterdam Ave. Street Festival (in Harlem, NYC), Long Island Summer festivals, Largo MD, and every place in between that would allow us to funk. The brand new website, which is under construction, will be up and running shortly, and it will be every bit as entertaining & informative as the original web page. The musicians that make up this futuristic funk throwback unit are all accomplished veteran musicians from New York City. Many of them have been on tour with major artists worldwide, like Rick James, D-Train, Freddie Jackson, Blue Magic, George Clinton, Joe, Funk-Kin, Kim Styles, The Clones of Funk, and many other professional artists. There is always a Nappyhead member somewhere on stage! It's what we do. The Village Voice did a back-page spread in the summer of 2010 on the funkiest bands in the last decade and Nappyhead Funk Army was on the list, which was one of the greatest compliments bestowed on the band. When the "Fly on the Wall" CD came out in the summer of 2004, it was considered by (2004, Albumnation) "A fresh musical funky trip with an interactive stage show, and the band looks as cool as they sound, It's a must have." Like all musical groups, a change of direction is necessary sometimes--adding a spiritual, gospel-funk feel to a few new tunes which were broadcast on Youtube, via a digital company called Stream Ring Music Production was also a big success as the Nappyhead sound was heard around the world.​ As the band embarks on this new FUNK journey, all the players are pumped and primed to deliver the best live shows ever!! (FUNK GETTING READY TO GO, FUNK GETTING READY TO ROLL!) ELORA DASH: Blending elements of popular R&B, classic soul, and jazz fusion, Elora Dash is an exciting up-and-coming artist from Chapel Hill, NC. Elora is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. Her music is characterized by eclectic instrumentals and soulful vocals. Her most recent release “Self-Actualization” is a 9-track instrumental collaborative lofi mixtape featuring many artists from around NC and around the country including Jonathan Scales, E’Lon JD, Jonathan Collin Greene, members of Foxy Moron, and many more. This project was her introduction as a solo artist, and she is currently working on her next project which will include original lyrical content.