Artist/Booking

FUNKHARP

"Funkharp's first concert was me on a boardwalk bench, all the instruments I could carry and an open guitar case with a sign saying 'Change'" says Joseph Randle. Founding member and songwriter for funkharp, Randle is a classic band nerd with a surprising tongue. Drifting between childlike vulgarity and ultra-literate eloquence, that "Change" sign on his guitar case was probably meant as a general statement, not a request for spare coin. A few months back, Randle began plucking talent from the Philadelphia scene. He found the Thundercat, a grinning and excitable bass phenom whose slap n' pop style interlocks with funkharp's off-rhythm guitar licks the way a zebra's stripes fit together. Next came Mofa, a relentless drummer whose tasteful interpretations of funkharp's nuanced songs reflect his past career as a singer/songwriter. The final addition is Gene Orlando, the MacGyver. This tonehead mixes and masters all of the band's recordings in the studio, and onstage, he tackles whatever part is thrown his way, even when it means learning to play (and sometimes having to invent) yet another instrument. Though nearly strangers at the time, the members of funkharp moved into a house together after a handful of rehearsals and only one gig together. They built their own recording studio matching the band's exact specifications (and budget) in the house, and the squeaky old conversion van they tour around in usually pulls back into the driveway in the wee small hours of the morning carrying the boys of funkharp, dazed by the rising sun and another stint on the road.
www.funkharp.com
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THE DISCOUNT HEROES

Nestled in an artsy and gritty neighborhood in South Philadelphia, you can find a band of 5 guys practicing harmonies, booking shows for the community, and getting fans up and dancing at Connie's Ric Rac (In the world-famous 9th Street Italian Market) with their own blend of harmony laden, groove inspired rock and soul.The Discount Heroes are poised to bring their South Philly sound to mainstream ears. After signing a production deal with Sine Entertainment Group (127 S. 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA) the guys brought a plentiful collection of carefully crafted material to the studio. Artists lending their talents to the effort, such as drummer Fred Berman (Amos Lee), Michael Rondstadt, and Josh Hisle helped capture the true essence of the music, the result of which is their first full-length release titled “Rock It! Science”.This album offers a diverse collection ranging from the “Weezery” pop hit “Imaginary Girlfriend” to the funky cut “From It” (featuring Jeanie Brooks), from the bellowing soul of “The Last Goodbye” to the fun sarcastic nature of “Let it Play”. It is a fun and sentimental collection of songs that will have the listener tapping and singing along. The melodies are catchy and infectious.Fresh off a California tour where they were invited by the Upright Citizens Brigade to perform at their theatre in Hollywood the Discount Heroes are ready to heal souls and make the world a better place through music.
www.discountheroes.com

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