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The GRIND (vol.2, #4) says:
FUNKENGRUVEN gives up the funk!
I'm usually not a fan of
bands that play cover songs, because the bands tend to be cheesy and uninspired.
However, the local band FUNKENGRUVEN is definitely an exception. The band plays
great versions of classic soul, funk, and disco songs from the'70s.
The band covers a nice range of dance music, everything from the Ohio Players
"Love Rollercoaster" and Earth, Wind and Fire's "Shining
Star" to Sam and Dave's "Soul Man" and Wilson Pickett's "The
Midnight Hour". However, they also occasionally play slow numbers like the
Spinners' "I'll Be Around".
Currently, the band plays 75 songs and change the setlist regularly. On the night that I saw them at Harlow's, they had the dance floor packed with dancers.
FUNKENGRUVEN is definitely recommended to anyone who likes to dance to classic funk and soul.
-Dan Grant-
digitalcity.com says:
Funkengruven
Soul charlatans recall funk's glory days.
If your recollection of the '70s is a little hazy, this could be the best
way to jog your memory. Dedicated to "the preservation of classic American
soul, funk and R&B music," Funkengruven's uncanny ability to recreate
the rhythms of the Nixon era has earned them a well-deserved reputation as one
of Northern California's best party bands. Vocalists Eric "The Red"
Hansen and Jerry "Leroy" Blake lead the group through hyperactive,
high-energy sets that never fail to whip audiences in a bootie-shaking frenzy,
while the rock-solid rhythm and horn sections keep everything locked in a
canyon-sized groove. With a repertoire that includes tunes by Stevie Wonder, K.C.
& The Sunshine Band, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and countless others,
Funkengruven isn't just another cover band -- it's a tribute to some of the
greatest, most infectious music ever created.
- Aaron Pastula-
... and the fans speak out,
voting FUNKENGRUVEN:
"Best R&B Band in Sacramento, CA"!
1999
2000
2001
...as well as an induction into the areas
"Hall Of Fame"!