SOPHISTAFUNK has played with... Fergie Sean Kingston Asher Roth Ra Ra Riot Lumidee Saigon Poogie Bell [legendary funk drummer] Cee Know the Doodlebug [of Digable Planets]

SOPHISTAFUNK has performed at... -The 2008 New York State Fair (Syracuse, NY) live on TV (WCNY-8) -The Carrier Dome (Syracuse, NY) -Turning Stone Resort (Verona, NY) -Sterling Folk Fest (Sterling, NY) -The Musefest (Ithaca, NY) -Nectar's (Burlington, VT) -The Higher Ground (Burlington, VT) -The Bell House (Brooklyn, NY) -Union Hall (Brooklyn, NY) -Sullivan Hall (New York City, NY) -Bowery Poetry Club (New York City, NY) -The Electric Company (Utica, NY) -Castaway's (Ithaca, NY) -The Haunt (Ithaca, NY) -Nietzche's (Buffalo, NY) + several other notable venues

For booking, contact: Jack Brown - sophistafunkband@gmail.com Adam Gold - funkmastergold@gmail.com

The 4 elements of Sophistafunk: (1) a 1950s jazz club, (2) a 1960s poetry den, (3) a 1970s funk party, (4) a 1980s hip hop show.

Instrumentation Adam Gold - keys / bass / vocals Keyboard virtuoso & funk energizer bunny Adam Gold is a one-man music machine. At every show, Adam plays the Fender Rhodes piano, Clavinet, and Moog Synthesizer while also singing and beatboxing! An unforgettable performer with an incredible retro stage presence, he is also very well known around Syracuse as a local funk DJ (WAER 88.3) and live music venue owner (Funk 'n Waffles).

Jack Brown - lyrics / vocals Known for his complex flows and insightful lyrical content, Jack Brown became serious with music in 2005 while producing beats for the hip hop group THC. It didn't take long before Jack - a lifetime author & musician - began spreading his poetic Hip-Hop style to audiences who have never seen or heard anything like him. The young MC has already shared the stage with the likes of Method Man, Fergie, Asher Roth, Sean Kingston, Inspectah Deck & many others. Jack was featured on the Projected Mixtape Series Volumes 1, 2, and 3 and receives regular airplay in NYC (WSIA 88.9).

Emanuel Washington - drums Since before he could walk, Emanuel Washington has had drum sticks in his hands. He began playing the drums in church at age 5 and the rest is history. Along the way, E created his own unique style that is very personal and expressive. He puts a tremendous amount of passion and positive energy into his music, so sit back and enjoy his creative grooves.