Skullfunked is a dynamic rock quartet based out of Central Massachusetts. Formed in the fall of 2005, the band's focus is on creating original material that taps into a wide range of influences spanning several musical genres…and then delivering it in powerful form live on stage. If there is one element that's found in the majority of their songs, its well composed funk-rock. This band wants you to dance, but they also want to bring you on a journey potent with musical mastery and catchy melodies. With a driven focus on their songwriting craft, Skullfunked also possesses strong technical capabilities that they display in their tastefully expansive improvisational reaches.
In 2001 drummer/vocalist Zach Weeks and guitarist/vocalist Seth Orenstein met and began to jam in Zach's family studio. It wasn't long before the two realized the chemistry and potential they had, and decided to search the region for other musicians to compliment their sounds and form a band. They quickly recruited local guitar talent Hunter Amabile and guitarist turned bassist Ryan Camacho. Together they formed Skullfunked. Since their inception Skullfunked has visited the studio just once, and instead decided to place their focus in the live setting, playing countless gigs around both ends of Massachusetts and other parts of New England.
Its been said that Skullfunked summons the spirits of bands ranging from The Allman Brothers Band to Phish, from Herbie Hancock to Pink Floyd, from Dave Mathews Band to Jazz is Dead, and beyond. They borrow from the old in a constant search for the next new. Always pushing the boundaries of their own music, Skullfunked is refreshing and powerful in a popular musical world that seems to have lost its way. With their first full length studio album in process, Skullfunked plans to release the CD towards the end of the Summer and follow with a tour in support of the disc. Stay tuned for much more in the coming weeks and months as Skullfunked Headquarters is set to deliver.
