Artist description Moses Mayes & the Funk Family Orchestra is an seven piece funk/House band who's mission is to bring back the lost art of live performance. Playing original material, Moses Mayes' grooves are instrumental drawing sounds from a wide range of influences. Moses Mayes has established a reputation for their high energy live perfromaces.

Music Style Funk/Fusion/Live House

Musical Influences Herbie Hancock, Deodato, Jamiroquai, Groove Collective,

Artist History Moses Mayes formed in the spring of 1999 in the Canadian prairie city of Winnipeg. The original 7 members started out jamming at Braemar Bakery every Monday night and soon the collective formed what is known as Moses Mayes. The night became a regular spot for many and soon Moses Mayes was performing to 300+ crowds throughout the Winnipeg music scene. Moses Mayes released their debut albut in the summer of 2000 which won them a 2001 Prairie Music Award for outstanding urban/dance recording. Moses Mayes keeps busy with an intense touring schedule as well as writing songs for their second album expected in the fall of 2002.

Group Members Antin Muzyka (Drums) - Nathan Reimer (Keys) - Paul Farley (Bass) - Mark Penner (Guitar) - Grant Paley (Turntables, Vocals) - Scott Senor (Latin Percussion) - Chuck Copance (Trumpet)

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussions, Keys , Turntables, Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Flute

Albums Moses Mayes & the Funk Family Orchestra (2000)

Press Reviews "Moses Mayes draw and unusual mix of live music and DJ fans and do their part to close the rift that has long separated the two" UpTown Magazine "...Peg City’s newest live phenomenon; Moses Mayes and the Funk Family Orchestra."The Manitoban

Location Winnipeg, Manitoba - Canada

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