A powerhouse 11-member band w/horns serving up a bowl of Funky Gumbo and a Hearty Helpin' of New Orleans, Mardi Gras, blues, brass, rock, R&B, jazz and gospel.
Band Members
Michael Hill - vocals
Danny Drexler - guitar
Jay Gracin- guitar
Craig Stewart - drums
Robert Gingery - bass
John Zych - Keyboards
Rachel Phillips - trumpet
Nadav Nirenberg - Trombone
Tim Veeder - Tenor Sax
Laurel Woodhouse - vocals
Chey Picardo - vocals
Past members, friends &
frequent guest performers include:
Jerry Jemmott - Bass (Gregg Allman,
Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, B.B.King, Wilson Pickett,
Robert Flack)
Bill Malchow: Keys
Brad Madsen - Trombone
Brad Gilley - Drums
Joe Abbatantuono - Drums (Groove Assault, Jessica Simpson)
Sean Nowell - Tenor Saxophone
Andrew Gold - Trombone
Travis Sullivan - Alto Saxophone (Bjorkestra)
Alicia Rau - Trumpet
Formerly known as Ma Skillet & The Funky Fritters and founded by Danny Drexler (Whooz Blues, Whisky River, Catfish John) in 2003, the Funky Fritters have continued to become a mainstay on the local music scene. The "All Star" line-up reunites Drexler with fellow Whooz Blues member Jay Gracin on guitar. They are joined by Isaac-Davy Aronson on lead vocals, Robert Gingery on bass (Visible From Space w/Judd Harris American Idol Finalist, Lou Volpe, Matthew Puckett), Craig Stewart on Drums (Marvin Sease) and Dan Nachimson on Keyboards (The Healers, Sweet Georgia Brown, Carlton J Smith)
Our Horn section includes Rachel Phillips on Trumpet, Derek Kwong on Trombone and Jesse Sheehan on sax.
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The reviews:
"With undeniable chemistry and chops, this band guarantees capital "GT" good times!"
-Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
Kick-Ass!
These guys Rock. We had them here for 3 sets for our Annual Fat Tuesday
Mardi GrasParty and the people were dancing all night!
-Bill Harris, Talent Buyer-Ace of Clubs
Awesome! Groovy, soulful, funky!
Makes you want to be in New Orleans on Bourbon Street sippin' hurricanes. But listen to this CD and it's like you're practically there! They have a great sound and energy that puts you in a great mood. A refreshing change from most of the pop music coming out today. Excellent crisp vocals, great instrumentals and an all around good time!
These guys are truly producing the type of grooves that get you in that "enjoy the moment" kind of mindset. We've played this live c.d. at work for days now and have had countless people STOP AND DANCE or ask for the name of the band and how to order it. their "let the good times roll" mentality is just ideal for those hungry for some easy-listening, funky, enjoyable talent that's over the top! we're all eagerly awaiting the next c.d. down here in louisiana!! just listen and try not to "shake your stuff" as you indulge in these soul-stirring tunes:)
Drexler sites the main Influences on the band are:
BB King, Gatemouth Brown, The Funky Meters, The Neville Brothers, The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Dr John, Professor Longhair, Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Marcia Ball, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Rebirth Brass Band, Jimi Hendrix, Chuck berry, Jimmy Reed, Aretha franklin, Fats Domino, Buckwheat Zydeco, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Elis Marsalis, Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Allman Brothers, The Band, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Otis Rush, Albert King, Freddie King, Ruth Brown, Big Time Sarah, Koko Taylor, Muddy Waters.
The Funky Fritters Fat Tuesday 2.20.2007
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