Artist description The Hip Pocket is an aggressive, high energy ten piece horn band. They have their own distinctive musical style which is reflective of their major musical influences. The individual and collective level of musicianship is demonstrated by their infective original compositions.

Music Style Rhythm & Blues, Funk

Musical Influences Tower Of Power, Earth Wind And Fire, Steely Dan, Incognito, Chaka Khan, Bruce Hornsby

Similar Artists Tower Of Power, Steely Dan, Bruce Hornsby, Albert Collins

Artist History The Hip Pocket has played together for over seven years and has developed a loyal following wherever they perform. They have enjoyed opening for national acts, performed at Boyne Mountian's New Years Partys, Vail and Steamboat-Colorado and major West Michigan festivals along with hundreds of private functions. The self-titled CD

Group Members James Bates - vocalist, Jennifer Pepper - vocalist, Phil Marsh - guitar, Tim Cutting - keyboard, Kevin Gillespie - bass, Nic Stubbs - drums, Mark Dievendorf - trombone, Mike Michewicz - tenor sax, Donell Snyder - bari sax, Mike Truszkowski - trumpet, Paul Andre - soundman.

Instruments Male and female vocalists, guitar, keyboard, bass, drums, trombone, tenor sax, bari sax and trumpet.

Albums The Hip Pocket

Additional Info For information and bookings email Phil Marsh at ppmarsh@iserv.com

Location Grand Rapids, Michigan - USA

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