Granola Funk Express

Eric Krasno & Chapter 2

I got a shout out from Julia over at the Creative Entertainment Group and she wanted to let me know that there were a few shows you might be interested in if you’re in the NYC area this week. This Thursday Dec. 3rd, Granola Funk Express and DJ Equal come through BB King’s. “Touring since 1997, GFE creates a live-wire party whenever they drop the beat! GFE’s musicconsists of positive hip-hop rhymes over a fusion of funk based jams which expand into reggae, rock, metal, blues and soul. With over 100 songs, GFE creates a musical collage of modern day pop-culture. They are an extravaganza of artistry; with five musicians, three emcee’s and a vocalist, the shows are Guaranteed Fresh Every time. GFE has a large and growing cross-country fan base who travels to see them play. Word of mouth advertising has been packing venues the band has only played one or two times. The band runs their own label called Akashic Records. ” More info on the show here.

On Friday Dec. 4th, Eric Krasno & Chapter 2 hit the Canal Room. “Eric Krasno has emerged as one of the leading guitarists on the scene today– he’s anywhere and everywhere at the same time. After establishing himself with the Lettuce crew, a fateful sit-in brought Eric to the Evans brothers and birthed Soulive in 1999. While touring steadily with Soulive, Krasno has involved himself in countless side projects, including production team Fyre Dept with collaborator Adam Deitch. The duo’s production credits span a variety of artists including Talib Kweli and 50 Cent. Eric is frequently found sharing a stage with today’s top musicians, from Stevie Wonder to Dave Matthews, Joshua Redman and John Scofield.” More info on that show here.

Both shows look great, so if you’re in the Big Apple, check them out! Keep Diggin’!