Steve Scarcliff- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
"Funky D" Quesenberry- Vocals, Keys
Sean Hartley- Vocals, Electric Guitar
Patrick "Patty" Schwing- Drums
J Sideway- Vocals, Bass
Chris Sgammato- Saxophone
Skye Losey- Percussion
The Funky Seeds were planted in June of 2009 in the Burgs of St. Pete. The Funky Seeds blend several genres into what is now called "Plant Driven Funk". "With rollicking guitars and keyboards, the group lives up to its name, in that they're incredibly funky and boogieable!" -Sean Daly, Tampa Bay Times.
The Seeds have been busy in the studio. They have recently released their second studio length album 'Taking Root'. The Funky Seeds released their first album 'Germination' in 2010 featuring the hit singles 'Pressure' and 'Shrink'. 'Pressure' and 'Shrink both made it to the #1 spot on the Tampa Bay music charts and 'Pressure' was also one of the TOP TEN songs of 2010 on musictampabay.com. Since the release of their first album, the Funky Seeds have been featured on WMNF 88.5, Rukus Radio, Indie 104 iRadio L.A., Indie Life Radio, New Music Tampa Bay, musictampabay.com, and The Bay Buzz.
The Funky Seeds have also played several festivals including SUNFEST, Orange Blossom Jamboree, Jambando, Farm to Family and Bay Buzz Fest. The Funky Seeds have big plans for the future and look forward to seeing you at the next show!!
The Funky Seeds have put together Taking root as a collection of songs primarily the about experiences they have shared and explores their eclectic musical backgrounds. With the influences of multiple songwriters, you are bound to find yourself shaking your booty to Funky Root! From the bluesy, hip swaying Summer Rose which describes the antics of a traveling band in the summertime to the Caribbean and Latin vibes of Funky Root you can relive how the Seeds became a band. You can get a taste of organ-driven blues rock in Baby Baby or a funky, second-line New Orleans groove in Ghost of a Cat. The vocal stylings of Steve Scarcliff and Funky D dance around the ever-changing solos of Sean Hartley and Chris Sgammato, which is all held together by the solid grooves of J Sideway and Patty Schwing. Taking Root explores many different musical styles but every bit is undeniably Funky Seeds.
Upcoming Shows
9-23 Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin FL
9-24 Local 662, St. Pete w/Bobby Lee Rogers
10-1 Ringside Cafe, St. Pete
10-8 Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin FL
12-10 Private Event, Daytona FL
12-31 Undertow Bar, St. Pete Beach
For Booking Please Contact:
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(720) 394-7592
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