EMEFE on 10/25/2013 at The Gates in Ithaca, NY on JamBase

Friday, October 25, 2013

The Gates
Ithaca, NY

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Venue Info

The Gates: Official Website
422 Eddy St.; Ithaca, NY 14850; View Larger Map & Directions

“EMEFE was created in 2009 by Miles Arntzen, drummer with Antibalas and Superhuman Happiness, after he discovered the amazing power of Fela’s music. In the same way that Fela used this music as an escape from and confrontation against the Nigerian authorities, EMEFE uses its music to fight the inner authorities that we put on ourselves, each for our own specific reasons (hence the band’s motto, Music Frees All). With the EMEFE sound, which consists of a four-piece horn section, a drummer, a bassist, two guitarists, two percussionists, and a keyboardist, the band hopes to spread awareness of the healing power of music, dancing, and smiling. Dubbed “one of the Big Apple’s best live acts” (SarasotaDay.com), EMEFE has been called to support Passion Pit, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Antibalas, Rusted Root and more. Members of EMEFE have played with artists such as Antibalas, the Fela! Musical, J.D. McPherson, Charles Bradley, Asphalt Orchestra, Budos Band, Lenny Pickett, Medeski Martin and Wood, Superhuman Happiness, Grace Weber, and many more.: Ticket Price: $5; Show Time:9pm; Ages:21 & Up; Website:http://www.thegatesithaca.com