funkUs is one of Orlando's most prolific and enduring bands. Dubbed "flavor rock" and declared "a guilty pleasure" by the Orlando Weekly, their original and often surprising blend of musical genres have inspired audiences statewide to move, groove and gather since 1998.
With 5 CD releases, (including contributions by Tom Constanten of the Grateful Dead and top Orlando and Tallahassee musicians from The Legendary JC's, Junkie Rush, Curious Circus and more), they continue to perform regularly coast to coast throughout Florida at premier music venues and festivals, (including a much lauded appearance at the Bear Creek Music Festival in 2009 that featured sit-ins from The New Mastersounds, Zach Deputy and The Lee Boys.) Their latest CD highlights the most musically adventurous incarnation of the band to date and marks 11 years as Florida's commercially challenged purveyors of flavor rock.
Toni Brown, author, musician and former publisher/editor of Relix Magazine, writes:
"funkUs fits neatly into the eclectic jamband musical melting pot. The band possesses powerful blues leanings and intense R&B and funk rhythms. With an emphasis on meaningful songwriting and free-form jam exploration, their songs range from quirky and catchy to emotionally moving. The combination results in highly danceable, energetic grooves that reach dizzying, intoxicating highs or soothing, spiritual lows."
