The Motet – FUNK IS DEAD, Grateful Dead music Funkified

The Motet Funk Is Dead at Yoshi's San FranciscoTHE MOTET
Return to San Francisco!!
Performing “Funk Is Dead”
the music of the Grateful Dead
Funkified and Energized

 When: Thursday February 23, 2012
Where: Yoshi’s – 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco CA
Time: 
10:30PM doors / 11PM show time
Price:  $16.00 advance / $20.00
Ages:    all
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THE MOTET

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Founded and led by drummer Dave Watts, the group began over ten years ago and hasn’t let up since. Featuring complex compositions written and arranged by Watts himself, the music tells a story through syncopated rhythms and melodies. As music and technology evolve at an astounding rate, so too has The Motet pioneered their unique sound while continuing to defy categorization. With roots in Jazz, Afrobeat, Funk, Salsa and Samba, The Motet keeps their audiences in a dancing frenzy by layering House and Techno rhythms into a style that is uniquely their own.

For their first show in San Francisco in more than three years The Motet will be paying tribute to the music of one of the most influential rock bands of the last 40 years: THE GRATEFUL DEAD!

Yes, we know what some of you are thinking: How does the Grateful Dead’s sound fit into the energy and vibe of a Motet show?? Well, with that in mind they are taking the challenge of reworking those epic and timeless songs with the energetic afro-funk grooves that you all come to expect from The Motet…hence the theme “Funk is Dead!”.

In addition to the slamming rhythm section of Dave Watts (drums), Garrett Sayers (bass), Joey Porter (keys), Ryan Jalbert (guitar), and Dan Schwindt (guitar), they will be bringing in three amazing vocalists: Jans Ingber, Paul Creighton, and Kim Dawson. Also, they will be showcasing their fantastic horn players Gabe Mervine (trumpet), Matt Pitts (tenor).

Having sold out every Funk is Dead show they’ve done so far, we are certain that this going to go down as the most exciting and creative Motet performance in San Francisco to date! Make sure to get your tickets soon so you don’t find yourself at the concert with your finger in the air looking for a funky miracle!

>> Take a look: The Motet performing Scarlet Begonia’s LIVE @ the Ogden Theatre 10/29/11

The Motet Funk Is Dead at Yoshi's San Francisco

Band Of Brotherz – San Francisco 8/28/2010 – hip hop for hippies…

Jay Lane Band Of Brotherz Band Of Brotherz

I had a great time at the Band Of Brotherz show in San Francisco!  There was a rumor of Wier sitting in, and he never made it, but the show was worth it anyway, way fun, and saw some good people too!

Band Of Brotherz  features Jay Lane on drums (Furthur, Ratdog and Band Of BrotherzPrimus)  this Band mixes up some genres, surprises expectations and gets into you and gets you groovin’! Funk and Hip Hop, Reggae and Rock – and lots of grateful vibes.   Be open minded about it, you’ll enjoy it. 

This is not a Dead cover band by any means, but the influence is there, and a number of songs use dead riffs and rhythms.  It feels familiar yet different – and easy to dance with it. 

Uplifting and energizing! Hip hop for hippies!  Positive and unifying and genre defying. 

Three shows this weekend – Ganjapalooza!

The Mint in L.A. Fri Sep 3
Festival of Hope in Visalia on Saturday September 4th
The Central in Santa Monica Sunday September 5th

Band Of Brotherz is:

Zachariah Mose (Ironmonk)
Jay Lane (Jungle Lingo)
Chris Burger (Charlie Bravo)
Gabriel Mcdaniels (Kingpin Rowe)
Michael M Blake (Mystic Mon)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Genre:
Danceable Groove/ Seamlessly Blending Hip Hop/ Live Instruments/ Samples/ Politics/ Alien Technology/ Raggae/ Revolution/ Bong Hits/ Freedom/ Poetry/ Justice/ Tofu Products/ World Peace.