Since 2001 The Squirrelheads have been dishing out the freshest New Orleans FUNK east of the Mississippi Delta. With a unique blend of New Orleans-influenced funk and good old Southern Soul,
The Squirrelheads offer a musical blend that demands you tap your feet and shake that thang. If you ain't groovin' then you ain't listenin' to The Squirrelheads.
Start with influences such as The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Buckwheat Zydeco and The Radiators. Then throw in a side of Southern Fried Soul such as the Allman Brothers Band and James Brown and you have a unique style of roots-funk-boogie with a Zydeco twist. Truly a sound that will turn any event into a Mardi Gras Party!
While The Squirrelheads have evolved into one of Atlanta's most requested party bands, the 2006 release of their first CD, From The Center Of The Universe, proves that nothing beats good song writing. From the instrumentals "Tallboy" and "McNutt Strut" to the hard driving "New Orleans Blues", and making many stops in between, each song stands on its own - and highlights a different side of their many influences.
Out-n-about The Squirrelheads have been seen playing outdoor festivals, local clubs, bars, and private events. Recently the band has had the pleasure (and horror) to share the stage with the likes of
Jimmy Herring (Widespread Panic), Bobby Lee Rogers (The Codetalkers), Sister Hazel, Blueground Undergrass, Rebirth Brass Band and The Donna Hopkins Band.
They've also been highlighted on Atlanta Radio stations 99X, the former Z93 and Gainesville's WBCX, and showcased in venues such as Smith's Olde Bar, Fat Matt's Rib Shack, The Brandyhouse and Jake's Toadhouse to name a few.