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Funk rock, jazz groove jam band funkUs is one of Central Florida's most prolific and enduring bands. Dubbed “flavor rock” and declared “a guilty pleasure” (Orlando Weekly), the “groove heavy precision” of “Orlando’s highly regarded jam band” (Orlando Sentinel) has inspired audiences to move, groove and gather since 1998, earning such titles statewide as “Orlando jazz-groove staples” (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay), with an often surprising blend of musical genres and “jam rock styles that recall Phish and The Allman Brothers” (Daytona Beach News-Journal). With 5 CD releases including contributions by many top Orlando/Tallahassee musicians with a notable cameo by Tom Constanten (formerly a member of The Grateful Dead), they perform coast to coast throughout Florida and have shared stages with Galactic, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, Robby Krieger’s Jam Kitchen, Victor Wooten, Steve Kimock Band, Jeff Coffin and the Mu’tet, The Dead Kenny G’s, The Soul Rebels Brass Band, The New Mastersounds, The Lee Boys, Zach Deputy, Consider the Source and more. Toni Brown, author, musician and former publisher/editor of Relix Magazine, writes: “funkUs fits neatly into the eclectic jamband musical melting pot. The band possesses powerful blues leanings and intense R&B and funk rhythms. With an emphasis on meaningful songwriting and free-form jam exploration, their songs range from quirky and catchy to emotionally moving. The combination results in highly danceable, energetic grooves that reach dizzying, intoxicating highs or soothing, spiritual lows.” Popular songs include "Coconut Monkey", "Jersey Street", "Strobe Light", "Smiley Garcia" and their most-streamed songs, "Shannon" and a cover of "Roses Are Free" by Ween.