Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammy–winning percussion duo of
Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, GHOST-Note is an explosion
of sound. With an expansive roster of next-level
musicians—representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu,
Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin
Timberlake, and more—the band is pushing funk music into the future,
building on the uplifting, pioneering foundations laid out by the
likes of James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone and infusing their
fresh take with tastes of afrobeat, hip-hop, psychedelia, world
folklore, and more. With the release of 2018’s Swagism, GHOST-Note
has made their mission clear. The album puts rhythm at the forefront,
with irresistible, heavy-hitting beats underlying the group’s wild,
rich music. Featuring numerous guest collaborators, including Kamasi
Washington, Karl Denson, Bobby Sparks, Nigel Hall, Taz, and others,
Swagism showcases the band’s stunning ability to meld and amplify
sounds, ultimately adding to GHOST-Note’s sharp, complex
collaborations.Fearless, both in Swagism’s sonic depth and conscious
social commentary, the band easily translates this adventurousness in
a live setting. Ghost-Note’s live performances are bold and in your
face, with the group offering up none of the tight- laced pretenses
frequently associated with the band’s jazz roots. Focused on
creating seductive danceable grooves and a contagious feel-good
energy, each show is an opportunity to let loose and connect, for both
fans and the musicians alike.
After forming in 2015, Ghost-Note has already begun to take the world
by storm. The group’s two studio albums—2018’s Swagism and
2015’s Fortified—have earned critical acclaim and popular success
around the globe, with both albums hitting the #1 spot on the iTunes
Jazz Charts. Furthermore, the ever-growing family of musicians has
mounted successful headlining tours in the United States, Canada,
Japan and performed at high-profile international music festivals and
events.
Ghost-Note:
Robert “Sput” Searight (Snarky Puppy, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick
Lamar) – drums
Nate Werth (Snarky Puppy) – percussion
Dwayne “MonoNeon” Thomas (Prince) – bass
Peter Knudsen – guitar
Dominique Xavier Taplin (Prince, Toto) – keyboards
Vaughn “V.Keys” Henry – keyboards
Sylvester Onyejiaka (Prince, Quantic) – baritone sax, tenor sax,
flute
Jonathan Mones (Funky Knuckles, RC & The Gritz) – alto sax,
flute
Mike Jelani Brooks (Kirk Franklin, RC & The Gritz) – tenor
saxophone, flute
Extended Cast:
DOMi Degalle – keyboards
Justin Stanton (Snarky Puppy) – keyboards
Daniel Jones (Jay-Z, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake) – keyboards
Nick Werth (Galaxe, Yak Attack) – xylosynth
A.J. Brown (Snoop Dogg, Fred Hammond) – bass
Alvin Ford Jr. (Pretty Lights, Dumpstaphunk) – drums
Devon Taylor (Justin Bieber) – drums
Cleon Edwards (Erykah Badu) – drums
Ben Burget – saxophone
Cody Wright (Eric Gales) – bass
Jon Jon Webb (Rihanna, Ledisi, Beyoncé) – bass
$15 advance
$20 DOS
21+
Standing Room Only
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