Fusebox Funk

Fusebox Funk is a powerhouse 6-piece Funk/Hip Hop phenomenon. Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, Fusebox Funk have played for tens of thousands of fans at clubs and festivals across the country since their debut in 2001. Fusebox Funk can appeal to any type of audience by featuring a full horn section, three vocalists, and a rhythm section.

Fusebox Funk
Background information
OriginJacksonville, Florida
GenresAlternative Hip hop / Funk
Years active2001 - present
MembersChrizP - Saxophone, Percussion, Vocals
J. Dash - Vocals, Synth, Keys
El Producto - Trombone, Synth, Vocals
Ladd Acree - Guitar
ByrDog - Drums
Cary The Label Guy - Bass
Past membersBream Busta (Seth Kottler) - Bass
Pete Booras - Drums
Dr Concussion - Guitar, Vocals
Websitefuseboxfunk.net

The group features a plethora of talent, including gold record artist J. Dash on keys and vocals.

History

Originally formed in 2001 and originally funded by ex-drummer Pete Booras, the band self-produced their own CD demos, DVD videos and released their first CD, titled The Solution, in 2004. They also acted as their own agent and manager, booking gigs on their own[1][2] until 2008.

After several years, the band went through a line-up change in 2007 adding Drummer Jeff Byrd (ByrDog), a Jazz/Fusion drummer with Hip-Hop roots, and Cary Jordan (Cary The Label Guy), a bassist with Jazz/Rock/Hip-Hop roots and a Warwick (bass guitar) user.[3]

In 2008, rapper/celebrity chef J. Dash joined the Fusebox Funk lineup as a full-time keyboardist/ vocalist.

Fusebox Funk has appeared on the same bill with artists such as Galactic, Ozomatli and George Clinton, and has performed with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.[4]

Discography
  • The Solution EP (2004)
  • The Next Obsession EP (2006)
  • Live and Limited (2009)
  • The Subterrestrials EP (2010)

References
  1. Silverstein, Bella. Band finds its sound chemistry, Southside River City News January 10, 2004. Retrieved 2008-10-20
  2. McClaran, Tamara Jam band Fusebox Funk keeps audience members on their feet, Ponte Verda Shorelines July 21, 2004. Retrieved 2008-10-20
  3. Warwick. Cary Jordan bio Retrieved 2008-10-20
  4. McClaran, Tamara. Fusebox Funk set to jam with the symphony, Ponte Verda Shorelines August 30, 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-20
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