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The Pace Report:"Keeping the Funk Alive" The Orgone Interview on Vimeo by Brian Pace
One of the most slept on and underrated bands in the country is Orgone. The 9 member ensemble pays tribute to the classic jam bands like The Meters, Booker T. and MG’s, Junior Walker and the All Stars, War, and Mandrill. They also reach out and compose and write new funk and soul classics like their contemporaries Kool and the Gang, Parliament, The Ohio Players, and Dazz.
The group consists of Sergio Rios (guitar), Dan Hastie (keys), Ethan Phillips (bass), Stewart Killen (percussion), Sean O’Shea (Drums), Darren Cardoza (Trombone), Devin Williams (Trumpet), Joel Bowers (Saxophone), and Fanny Franklin on vocals.
Franklin gives the band that soulful drive to Orgone’s groove; reminiscent of the classic Rufus and Chaka Khan records during the 1970’s.
Their debut Ubiquity Records release “The Killion Floor” is a disc that covers new funk originals and classic hits with a new twist like “I Get Lifted” (KC and the Sunshine Band) and “Funky Nassau” (Beginning of the End), which landed the band a spot in an Adidas ad. “Cali Fever” is their latest CD and are currently on the road opening for Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. This is also the first time that Orgone has performed on the East Coast and in New York City.
Orgone has been together for 10 years, but, the group has been the touring and record band for artists such as Macy Gray, Too Short, De La Soul, Pharcyde, Alicia Keys, Estelle, Anthony Hamilton, Jennifer Hudson, and Solange Knowles. Also, they’ve been part of variations of other Ubiquity Records such as Breakstra, Connie Price and the Keystones, and The Lions.
The band is currently on the road. To find out more information on tour dates and to buy their latest disc “Cali Fever” visit them on the web at www.orgonespace.com.
Watch this video on Vimeo. Video created by Brian Pace.
The Pace Report:"Keeping the Funk Alive" The Orgone Interview on Vimeo by Brian Pace
One of the most slept on and underrated bands in the country is Orgone. The 9 member ensemble pays tribute to the classic jam bands like The Meters, Booker T. and MG’s, Junior Walker and the All Stars, War, and Mandrill. They also reach out and compose and write new funk and soul classics like their contemporaries Kool and the Gang, Parliament, The Ohio Players, and Dazz.
The group consists of Sergio Rios (guitar), Dan Hastie (keys), Ethan Phillips (bass), Stewart Killen (percussion), Sean O’Shea (Drums), Darren Cardoza (Trombone), Devin Williams (Trumpet), Joel Bowers (Saxophone), and Fanny Franklin on vocals.
Franklin gives the band that soulful drive to Orgone’s groove; reminiscent of the classic Rufus and Chaka Khan records during the 1970’s.
Their debut Ubiquity Records release “The Killion Floor” is a disc that covers new funk originals and classic hits with a new twist like “I Get Lifted” (KC and the Sunshine Band) and “Funky Nassau” (Beginning of the End), which landed the band a spot in an Adidas ad. “Cali Fever” is their latest CD and are currently on the road opening for Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. This is also the first time that Orgone has performed on the East Coast and in New York City.
Orgone has been together for 10 years, but, the group has been the touring and record band for artists such as Macy Gray, Too Short, De La Soul, Pharcyde, Alicia Keys, Estelle, Anthony Hamilton, Jennifer Hudson, and Solange Knowles. Also, they’ve been part of variations of other Ubiquity Records such as Breakstra, Connie Price and the Keystones, and The Lions.
The band is currently on the road. To find out more information on tour dates and to buy their latest disc “Cali Fever” visit them on the web at www.orgonespace.com.
Watch this video on Vimeo. Video created by Brian Pace.