Party: The Royal Noise [Retro-Future Funk]

Party: The Royal Noise [Retro-Future Funk]

Genre: Retro-Future Funk
Cover: $5
Ages: 21+
Event Listing: http://ashevillemusichall.com/music-schedule/royal-noise-3/

The Royal Noise:

Founded in 2010 by guitarist Johan Harvey and saxophonist/keyboardist Mike LaBombard, The Royal Noise forges an ebullient, high energy fusion of sinewy funk, gritty jazz and psychedelic rock, reminiscent of funk fusion acts like Herbie Hancock, Lettuce and Galactic, while drawing influence from dance/jam driven sensibilities in the vein of Umphreys McGee and The Motet.

Since then, they have performed consistently across the East Coast with little regard for stylistic conventions. Their high energy performances, strengthened by the addition of bassist Rodrigo Pichardo and drummer Aaron Zarrow, deliver shape-shifting whirlwinds of tireless grooves, catchy melodies, incessant experimentation and ever-evolving, earthy jams soaked in heavy East Coast funk. The quartet’s dynamic elasticity, musical mastery and their ability to blend the lines between composition and improvisation set them apart from their peers and keep avid listeners returning to shows.

‘Unbreakable’ is the group’s eagerly awaited second studio release, recorded and produced in Savannah, GA. Their latest efforts feature infectious grooves, hypnotic melodies and an electronic evolution in sonic textures, as this “pack of rhythm devils” (Brian Robbins, Jambands.com) continues to redefine modern jazz-funk fusion.

Website: www.theroyalnoise.com

Check out a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMCgcZReGoQ

Invited: Katherine Powell, OneStop Asheville, AshevilleMusic Hall