![]() ![]() 2018's Swagism went to the top of the iTunes jazz chart, ranging from psychedelic disco energy to future soul. The co-leaders' jazz roots were pushed further into the background as Ghost-Note focused on fusing funk with hip-hop, progressive rock and global rhythms. The addition of bassist Mono Neon and saxophonist Sylvester Onyejiaka marked a turn from "drum group" to what they call "conscious funk." The first iteration of Ghost-Note in 2015 was simply Searight's drum kit and Werth's percussion set up, releasing Fortified in 2015 with Searight's keys work and a number of special guests. The the double-drummer led band of Robert "Sput" Searight and Nate Werth are double-dipping in the Northwest with shows at Seattle's Nectar Lounge Aug. Lisa Wilsey | Incoming Executive Director | The Stanley | 315.624.2944 | Zumpano I Marketing Manager | The Stanley I began as a side project of the band Snarky Puppy, but by now Ghost-Note have established themselves as an exciting group in their own right. Designed by renowned architect Thomas Lamb, whose remaining creations include The Stanley, Proctors, and The Landmark Theatre in Syracuse. Originally built as a movie theatre, The Stanley opened its doors in 1928 with 2,963 seats, a grand entry staircase that resembles the main staircase on the Titanic, a gold leaf interior and terra cotta and tiled mosaic exterior. Today, The Stanley operates as a not-for-profit organization run by the Central New York Community Arts Council. To purchase tickets come down to the Stanley Theater box office Monday through Friday from 10:00am – 4:00pm, give us a call at (315) 724-4000 or go to .įor nearly a century, The Stanley has been bringing the community together with live concerts, Broadway shows, musicals, ballets, movies, graduations and recitals. ![]() ![]() Tickets for the public will be available on Tuesday, April 23rd. Furthermore, the ever-growing family of musicians has mounted successful healing tours in the United States, Canada, and Japan and performed at high profile international music festivals and events. The group’s two studio albums – 2018’s “Swagism” and 2015’s “Fortified” – have earned critical acclaim and popular success around the globe, with both albums hitting the #1 spot on the iTunes jazz charts. ![]() Ghost-Note is pushing funk music into the future, building on the uplifting, pioneering foundations laid out by the likes of James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone and infusing their fresh take with tastes of afrobeat, hip-hop, psychedelia, world folklore, and more!Īfter forming in 2015, Ghost-Note has already begun to take the world by storm. As bass player Erick “Jesus” Coomes puts it, “some of these shows we’ve played over the past couple years have been so amazing, it’s like you go home a different person.” Selling out shows across the country, they have truly earned their name as a can’t-miss live act. In recent years, Lettuce have watched their fanbase expand as they’ve hit bigger and bigger stages. After returning to Berklee as undergrads in 1994, Lettuce started playing in local clubs and steadily built up a following that soon extended to cities across the country and then throughout the world. Formed in 1992, when several band members attended a summer program at Boston’s Berklee College of Music as teenagers, Lettuce was founded on a shared love of legendary funk artists like Earth, Wind & Fire and Tower of Power. Crushmore is a psychedelic journey that only Lettuce could navigate.Īccording to the band, it is a sense of unity and togetherness that has much to do with the camaraderie that’s only intensified over the lifespan of the band. From the commanding horns on the title track, to the sultry grooves on “116th St.,” to the sonic intrigue of “Elephant Walk” and the outer space-like funk of “Ransome,” Mt. Featuring the gritty vocals of blues siren Alecia Chakour, the track was included in NPR’s All Songs Considered and is a crowd favorite at their live shows. Acclaimed single “The Love You Left Behind” is a funky take on the classic tune. ![]()
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