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Lifetimerz 4 the Phunk |
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| Location: | Amberg, Bayern |
| Country: |  Germany |
| Last Login: | Jun 25, 2008 (552 days back) |
About Me |
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buy our new cd "opossums & racoons" to buy the cd, click the pic
“Opossums & Racoons” live: from P-FUNK to HIPHOP LIFETIMERS FOR THE FUNK – on Tour 2008 With their very own musical mix , the 9 funkateers are a guaranteed dancefloor-filler since 1985. The roots of Funk and Soul, paired with elements of HipHop and Rock, melt to a never-ending, hypnotic groove. The international line-up, featuring musicians from Germany, Switzerland and the U.S.A, presents its brandnew album “Opossums & Racoons” live in 2008 (released dec 22, 2007 on Peppertone Records). Just recently GRAND SLAM has won the 25th German Rock & Pop Award and are proud holders of the title “Germany’s Best Funk/Soul Band 2007”. Old-school P-Funk is still the musical foundation, but on the current album “Opossums & Racoons”(buy here = ) Grand Slam is entering Hip-Hop – the urban sound of today. Influences from Rock, Jazz and Soul are merged to a homogeneous whole and build the unmistakable style of GRAND SLAM. „We’ve come to make you dance“, is what the masters of rhythm are promising to clubbers and festival guests. The swinging hips of the listeners prove that Grand Slam has mastered the art of combining ingeniuosly Funk, Soul and HipHop during their 23plus-year long career. The band has obviously been marked by its over 300 concerts throughout Europe and its collaboration with stars like Dave Stewart (Eurhythmics), Gary „Mudbone“ Cooper (Bootsy Collins), „Rockin“ Rick Gardner (Horny Horns), The Edge (U2), Karl Keaton, Menace and many others. 2 ½ hour-long non-stop-groove parties are no rarety when the nine funkateers enter the stage. It’s time to party ! |
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Music:Member Since: 7/13/2006Band Website: grand-slam.info Band Members: Visit the new Grand Slam Funky Fan Forum! www.funky-grandslam.deSince 1987, Oliver „Fourwheel“ Allwardt, is the leadvoice of GRAND SLAM. The new album is a definite proof that there could be no better choice for the leadmicrophone. He is perfectly complemented by Eric „Shraah“ Rohner, passionate musician from Bern. The singer and saxophone player already worked with the French P-funk legend Malka Family, the British Afrobeat Orchestra , led by worldmusic star Dele Sosimi, Madioko and his own ensemble In Effect. With new entrant Palmer „Papa Joe“ Murphy, GRAND SLAM’s vocal section is complete. The singer from Tulsa, Oklahoma has been working with various reggae groups. Toby Mayerl, founding member and main composer, keeps it all together as head on synthesizers, organ and vocoder. His funky delivery is stamped with soundcolour-extravaganza and extraordinary rhythmical textures. He has shared the stage with the likes of Bootsy Collins, Larry Graham and Bernie Worrell. Michael „Dandy“ Dandorfer enjoys a good reputation as a brilliant and versatile guitarist who has been entertaining the funk crowd for many years. Frank “P-Frank” Holderied recently joined the band in October 2006. The funky and versatile drummer is well known for being the rhythmical backbone for Ska-Legend SKAOS amongst many others. New on the bass is “Luscious” Lutz J. Mays. His numerous engagements for the likes of „Hot Cargo“, „Big Jay McNeely", "Carey Bell" and „Eddie Greene“ confirm that he is one of the most wanted musicians for e-bass and double bass in South-Germany. GRAND SLAM breaks new ground with Andy „Plan B“ Ketzer who is handling the turntables. His innovative sounds and samples set the right course in the current programme. Their passion for HipHop is emphasised by MC Man-E-Faces’ (Lingo Trade) raps and his expressive showmanship. We keep on doin’ the phonk !!! Endorsements: Frank Holderied plays Agner Sticks.Lutz J. Mays plays Glockenklang Amps & Cabinets.
Influences: George Clinton + P-Funk All Starz, D'Angelo, Foley, Fishbone, A Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Gnarls Barkley, The Roots, Arrested Development, Cameo, Zapp/Roger Record Label: Peppertone Records Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Funk / Hip Hop / R&B) |
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My Blog |
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GRAND SLAM wins 25th German Rock & Pop Award |
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| Bavarian Funk Mob wins Award !Last Saturday, dec 15, Amberg-based international Funkoutfit GRAND SLAM won the 25th German Rock & Pop Award in the category "Best German Funk/Soulband 2007". Nominat... Posted by Grand Slam on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:51:00 PST |
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brandnew trax uploaded now ! |
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| B the first ones 2 check out trax from our upcomin' 2007 releaze "opossums & racoons", now uploaded here on our official myspace site, let us know your comments about those new pieces of PHONK fro... Posted by Grand Slam on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:12:00 PST |
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first shows with new rhythm section comin' up ! |
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| Check us out this friday in Zug-Switzerland @ Galvanik, our first concert with new Bass player LUTZ MAYS and new drummer FRANK "P-Frank" HOLDERRIED ! Be sure 2 B there, support act: "Soulmade", afters... Posted by Grand Slam on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:09:00 PST |
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Rick Gardner, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Lutz J. Mays, Frank Holderied, Funkmaster Ozone, DRAY ROCK, KASH, Bernie Worrell, Tommey N Tobey, MICHAEL CLIP PAYNE of the Parliament Funkadelic, TM Stevens, Hot Pants Road Club, lige curry band, Kool & The Gang, remona fink gospel group, curtis, Michael Ray Music, DRUGS Rx of the P-FUNK, My New Zoo, Fred Wesley and the JB's, hubert, rad., Prince Paul official myspace Page, Funk-U, Quentin Geerinckx, Joe Miletzki ★ Design & Photography ★, MILES, Verdine White, Dolo, Questlove, R Skeet Curtis, Bobby Vega, Devin the Dude, AGNER Drumsticks, Bobby Womack, Galactic, Gene ' Poo Poo Man" Anderson, just4friends, osso bucco, the apocalyptic troubadour, Mr. G., NewFunkRadio.com, Harry Reischmann, Chico C., Frank Diez, Offa Da Map Entertainment(R.I.P. Leonard Tine), BUTCH, UnitedMajority, P, Grand Slam, LOUIS A. McCALL: Tribute To A Drummer’s Drummer, Silvio aka Whisky, FUNK LAB 1, MKSB, Pedro Fuego, SoulClap!, Uwe Felchle, C N, Grandwizard_Arok, die-filmmaschine, Mary’s Children, funkynicki, Flying Steps, Hot Cargo, KLOBBERMEISTER, candycream, The Dynamics, Jamie Wong-Li, DJ ROY LE FREAK, SHEMROK, Nordic Walking Punks, Drummer Levent, FUNKY>ZoNe, WUNDERWERK // CD ist da - jetzt bestellen!!!, Elaine, funkorchester, PlattenMasseuse, Nobstar
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