Artist description Rooted in vibing energetic live performances and groove oriented song writing, the band's sound is a unique blend of Jazz, Funk, and Rock styles with a mission of creating it's own niche in the rock genre.

Music Style Funk/Jazz influenced Rock

Musical Influences P-Funk, The Roots, Incubus, RHCP, Pat Metheny Group, Groove Collective, Rush, Bad Religion, Stevie Wonder, Jaco Pastorius, The Pharcyde, 311

Similar Artists 28GATES

Artist History

Group Members Erik Barbera - GUITAR Courtney Johns - BASS Nate Hassan - DRUMS Tommy Jamin - VOCALS

Instruments Drums, Bass, Guitar, VOX, Vibe

Albums What Do You Think?, NEW RELEASE TBA SOON

Press Reviews 8/99 - www.tampabay.citysearch.com In the works since 1995, these St. Petersburg natives are funking up the home of death metal with their high-energy fusion of thrash, rap, funk, and alternative. Think Red Hot Chili Peppers mixed with 311 and a bit of Fishbone thrown in for good measure. Many aspiring musicians make the fatal mistake of not just following in the footsteps of their idols, but blatantly ripping them off. Yet 28 Gates haven't just consumed and regurgitated these bands' styles, but have created their own trademarked funk/hip hop hybrid. Fluid rapping and strong vocals are layered on top of heavy beats, a smooth bassline, and driving guitars. See this band live?their energy is almost as infectious as their grooves. Considering that they haven't been together in their current incarnation that long, they play like seasoned musicians, working together flawlessly.

Location St. Petersburg, FL - USA

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