Artist description LA's "Original Funk & Latin Groove" band.Keeping the Funk & Afro-Carribbean traditon alive with 21st century production.

Music Style "The Original Funk & Latin Groove" band

Musical Influences Funk, Soul, Salsa,Tropical music, California Psychedelic Rock

Similar Artists P-Funk, Santana, Steely Dan, NuYorican Soul, Tito Puente

Artist History Spellbound 2001 Biography Los Angeles, California - SPELLBOUND was formed by two songwriters / producers sharing a common love of Funk, Latin, Psychedelic, & Electronic music.Paul Thomas & Bobby Moon were early purveyors of electronic dance music in L.A., recording & performing with various line-ups since their formative years. SPELLBOUND began producing superior CDs for their Selfish Recordings label, beginning with Spellbound in 1996 (which contains the Latin-tinged favorite "Good Company", still a hot internet single recently hitting #3 on the MP3.com Latin Pop chart)!1999 marked the release of their first nationally distributed disc, Funqueros, for this multi-cultural "funk n' Latin groove" band. The critics were unanimous in their praise of the disc, since Campus Circle first hailed it as "a jewel of magnanimous proportions." Funqueros also featured the debut of SPELLBOUND's newest members, Peruvian vocalist Charo Salinas, & gospel/soul vocalist Sonora. The CD has received radio airplay on Latin & Tropical stations from all over the globe, & helped push Spellbound to a new level. In January 2000 two songs were released in the MP3 format, in conjunction with "The Official Spellbound Website"(www.spellboundband.com). "El Tropico" and "Ay Que Rico Es" were top 10 staples of the MP3.com Tropical chart (both reaching the #1 spot) for the remainder of the year. Almost 2 years after Funqueros, Spellbound's Respete El Pasado / Respect The Past is finally here. The new CD, an original tribute to their musical influences of the past, is Spellbound's finest recording to date. It features some of the best musicians on the West coast, including salsero Johnny Polanco, saxaphone legend Plas Johnson (The Pink Panther), David LaFlamme (of San Francisco '60s band Its A Beautiful Day), with a special appearance by Question Mark (of "96 Tears" fame). A song from the disc "Voy A Cantar" was released in advance on MP3.Com, & it reached the Top Ten within a day.The future looks bright, and if you get to catch SPELLBOUND live, it's always an exhilarating dance experience. They've gained respect in the L.A. club scene, performing at such top-notch venues as The Atlas, Luna Park & Mamagaya. An incredibly entertaining & effective live act, they always deliver the goods by getting their crowd dancing, groovin' & partying hard!

Group Members Top notch session musicians from around the globe playing the songs written by: Paul Thomas & Bobby Moon, who are Spellbound.

Instruments Electric & Acoustic guitars;Keyboards;Horns;Multi-Percussion & Vocals

Albums (1) "Spellbound"(1996/Selfish Recordings) (2) "Funqueros" (1999/Selfish Recordings)(3)"Respete El Pasado"(2001/Selfish Recordings)

Press Reviews THE CRITICS ARE UNANIMOUS! LATIN BEAT MAGAZINE (May 2001-Vol.11/No.4) "Respect The Past is a refreshing alternative to post-mainstream urban music."-more _______________________________________________________ CAMPUS CIRCLE (March 14-27,2001-Vol.11/Issue 5) "...filled with catchy dance tracks and easy hooks...their Spanglish sound will please people no matter what language they speak."-more ________________________________________________________ VISTA U.S.A. (Marzo de 2001-Vol.VII/No.66) "...recomendado para hacer bailar hasta a los que no tienen ritmo."-mas ________________________________________________________ MUGBONE.COM (Feb.2001) "Spellbound has done it again with this fresh slice of latin funky soul that will keep you dancin!"-more _________________________________________________________ MUGBONE.COM (Feb.2001) "Addictive latin funk featuring solid songs, psychedelic boogie, and more. Take a trip through the world of dance music."-more _______________________________________________ LISTEN.COM (March, 2000) "Describing Spellbound's music as infectious would be a bit like describing the Mississippi River as a creek. L.A.'s masters of dance, Funk and Latin rhythms make music with more bite then Salsa-doused jalapenos."-more _______________________________________________ RELIX MAGAZINE (Feb.'00-Vol.27/No.1) "...the whole disc has a joyous dance groove to it."-more ________________________________________________ PERU NEWS REVIEW (Dec.'99-Vol.12/Ano10) "Sus presentaciones estan causando sensacion en diferentes centros nocturnos y se les augura en gran futuro..."-mas ________________________________________________ LATIN BEAT MAGAZINE (Nov.1999-Vol.9/No.9) "Its keen urban piquency makes them the right dance music band for any city in this world..."-more ________________________________________________ CAMPUS CIRCLE (Sep.1999-Vol.9/Issue14) "This disc is a jewel of magnanimous proportions."-more ______________________________________________

Additional Info Both SPELLBOUND CDs "Respect The Past" & "Funqueros" Include a 12 page booklet with lyrics & photos!

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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