Anthony Smith’s Trunk Fulla Funk
10:00 PM The Loft
Description:
MATISYAHU After-Party @ The Loft with Anthony Smith’s Trunk Fulla Funk Featuring Charlie Hitchcock from Particle
Tickets: $6 with Matisyahu Ticket
$7 without Matisyahu Ticket
Available @ The Loft on Night of Show ONLY
Marigny Productions is proud to present the Matisyahu Afterparty with Anthony Smith’s Trunk Fulla Funk on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at The Loft in downtown Missoula, MT. Anthony Smith, the Southern California-based keyboardist/songwriter/bandleader, might not have had to dress like a lobster to pay the bills, but he has played in just about every type of band imaginable, and has performed and recorded with a wide array of noteworthy artists from numerous genres.
Smith, with the confidence and energy of a thirty-something at the top of his game, steps into the spotlight once again with his Trunk Fulla Funk, a project which is the musical culmination of the experiences he chronicles in his soon-to-be-published book.
Smith's musical journey has been lifelong, from a childhood obsession with piano, to a degree in piano performance from San Diego State University. After college, he smoothly transitioned into freelancing throughout Southern California, playing everything from latin jazz to neo-soul to surf rock/reggae. In addition to keyboards, he also developed a reputation as a talented composer, arranger, and outstanding jazz vibraphonist.
What makes Smith's musical voice so interesting and listenable is a varied blend of pop and rock influences, combined with the inspiration provided by his straight-ahead jazz heroes, such as Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis. "Trumpet is my favorite horn, and that's why I incorporated it in the Trunk Fulla Funk sound."
ANTHONY SMITH'S TRUNK FULLA FUNK, is in Smith's words, "an infectiously grooving quintet featuring stellar musicians from across the country…a hybrid of classic funk/rock/soul influences, with all the rock and jam-oriented improvisation you might expect." "TFF" is indeed the product of Smith's experience and imagination, and perhaps more importantly, his rare talent as an effective, charismatic band leader.
Along with Smith Trunk Fulla Funk consists of Charlie Hitchcock (guitarist from jam phenom Particle), Matt Schumacher (bassist from Swyl, Signal Path), Jesse Charnow (drummer for Anoushka Shankar), and Igmar Thomas (trumpet from NYC).
For more information please visit http://www.myspace.com/trunkfullafunk and http://www.myspace.com/marignyproductions
Age Group: 18+ Venue: The Loft Address: N/A Phone: N/A
