Artist description 4 piece group from Madison, WI playing original music we call NEW WORLD FUNK!

Music Style NEW WORLD FUNK

Musical Influences Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Incognito, PFunk, and any other good songwriter out there.

Similar Artists You tell me!

Artist History Basil was formed by Jared and Michelle Flood in the Spring of 2000. Dis-banded during the winter of 2002, the band had a decent run in the Central Wisconsin area playing their signature mix of jazz, reggae and funk styles.

Group Members The members are: Michelle Lynn Flood-Vocals/Keys T.C Thomas- Lead Guitar....Solid Dave Kowalski- Bass Jared Flood-Drums Dave Plante-Percussion

Instruments Michelle plays a Roland XP80 keyboard, a crybaby volume/wah and she backs it up with her Roland KC-500 amp. T.C equipment consists of a Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster, Epiphone Sheraton II, Fender Blues Deville 2x12, Korg AX1000g, Crybaby Wah, Boss Super Overdrive, Digitech RP1. Dave K uses a Carver head and Peavey Cab, he plays a Fender Jazz Bass. Jared plays a Premier Drum Set, Sabian cymbals and Zildjian drumsticks. Dave P plays Latin Percussion Congas

Albums New World Funk

Press Reviews "The band is tight throughout the funk-soul workouts. Thankfully, this Basil, unlike the herb of the same name isn't overly sensitive to the cold and grows just fine in Wisconsin's winter climate" Natasha Kassulke-Rhythm Guide, January 10, 2002

Additional Info basilmusic@hotmail.com

Location Madison, WI - USA

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