Artist description The People Tree is an Amsterdam-based band and plays deep-funk and raw soul music. The music is based on a strong rhythm of drums and bass and filled with scratchin' guitars, screaming Hammond b3's and funky horns. Sometimes we leavethe scratchin'and screaming and go down for some raw soul.But we never leave the funky-vibe. Every gig is a spiritual event for the People Tree. the People Tree has also included a live song on the CD (Song: On the Corner) were you can experience the People Tree vibe during the live shows. Have Fun and keep the good music alive!.. Hope to see you at one of our gigs...

Music Style funk/soul

Musical Influences Sly and the Family Stone, the Meters, D'Angelo, Curtis Mayfield, the Roots, Dr. Lonnie Smith

Similar Artists Sly and the Family stone, Curtis Mayfield, D'Angelo

Artist History The People Tree was formed 4 years ago by Onno (guitars/ vocals) and Alvin (Hammond Organ/ Wurlitzer Piano). Since that time the People Tree started to develop their style of raw funk and soul as played during the early seventies but added a nineties feel to it. For a full description of our history: check our website

Group Members Onno Smit: guitars and vocals;Alvin B. : Hammond Organ and Wurlitzer piano;Ryan Oehlers: Bass;Wim Schotanus: Drums;Bart Sandkuijl: Alto sax;Ron van Twuijver: Trombone;Sander Verbeek: Percussion.

Albums revox

Location Amsterdam, Holland - Netherlands

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