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Darla
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MAY
01
2020
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APR
18
2020
Philadelphia, PA
Johnny Brenda's
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FEB
01
2020
Queens County, NY
Hatfields
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JAN
31
2020
New York, NY
Blue Note Jazz Club
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JAN
16
2020
Philadelphia, PA
Theatre of Living Arts
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JUN
09
2019
Roslyn, NY
My Father's Place at The Roslyn Hotel
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Evan
June 30th 2016
Show was dope. Sounded fantastic. Everyone in the band was down to Earth. Can't wait to see them again.
Boyertown, PA@The Other Farm Brewing Company
About Darla
Darla is a 7-piece instrumental band from Philadelphia. Since forming in 2014, the group has honed their palette of funk and rock grooves, drawing from their origins in the Philadelphia DIY basement scene and influences of 1970s funk and fusion. The Darla sound is an accessible one—free from over-complication and over-indulgence. Fronted by saxophonists Wil Schade and David Bartler, the duo acts as the vocal core of the group, layering catchy melodies atop the methodical, feel-focused rhythm section of Michael Morrongiello (bass), Brendan Monahan (guitar), Jake Held (baritone guitar), Kosta Johnson (keys), and Richard Straub (drums). This talented group of non-conservatory musicians gets every crowd in the dancing mood with their raw, unpolished energy.
Darla has shared the stage with the likes of George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, KNOWER, The Disco Biscuits, George Porter Jr. (The Meters), Kamasi Washington, Bill Laurance, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles. The band works closely with the legendary engineer and member of The Butcher Brothers, Phil Nicolo (Ms. Lauryn Hill, Billy Joel, BonJovi, Bob Dylan) of Phil’s Records.
Darla has shared the stage with the likes of George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, KNOWER, The Disco Biscuits, George Porter Jr. (The Meters), Kamasi Washington, Bill Laurance, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles. The band works closely with the legendary engineer and member of The Butcher Brothers, Phil Nicolo (Ms. Lauryn Hill, Billy Joel, BonJovi, Bob Dylan) of Phil’s Records.
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Genres:
Groove, Rock, Experimental, Funk, Funky Breaks, Jazz-rock, Jazz Fusion, Basement Blender Funk Lethal Grooves, Instrumental, Jam Bands, Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Progressive Band
Band Members:
Jake Held, Wil Schade, Richie Straub, Dave Bartler, Kosta Johnson, Mike Morrongiello, Jake Fabian, Brendan Monahan, Former:, Alex Marino
Hometown:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
No upcoming shows
Send a request to Darla to play in your city
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Live Photos of Darla
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concerts and tour dates
Past
MAY
01
2020
Live stream has ended.
I Was There
APR
18
2020
Philadelphia, PA
Johnny Brenda's
I Was There
FEB
01
2020
Queens County, NY
Hatfields
I Was There
JAN
31
2020
New York, NY
Blue Note Jazz Club
I Was There
JAN
16
2020
Philadelphia, PA
Theatre of Living Arts
I Was There
JUN
09
2019
Roslyn, NY
My Father's Place at The Roslyn Hotel
I Was There
Show More Dates
Fan Reviews
Evan
June 30th 2016
Show was dope. Sounded fantastic. Everyone in the band was down to Earth. Can't wait to see them again.
Boyertown, PA@The Other Farm Brewing Company
About Darla
Darla is a 7-piece instrumental band from Philadelphia. Since forming in 2014, the group has honed their palette of funk and rock grooves, drawing from their origins in the Philadelphia DIY basement scene and influences of 1970s funk and fusion. The Darla sound is an accessible one—free from over-complication and over-indulgence. Fronted by saxophonists Wil Schade and David Bartler, the duo acts as the vocal core of the group, layering catchy melodies atop the methodical, feel-focused rhythm section of Michael Morrongiello (bass), Brendan Monahan (guitar), Jake Held (baritone guitar), Kosta Johnson (keys), and Richard Straub (drums). This talented group of non-conservatory musicians gets every crowd in the dancing mood with their raw, unpolished energy.
Darla has shared the stage with the likes of George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, KNOWER, The Disco Biscuits, George Porter Jr. (The Meters), Kamasi Washington, Bill Laurance, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles. The band works closely with the legendary engineer and member of The Butcher Brothers, Phil Nicolo (Ms. Lauryn Hill, Billy Joel, BonJovi, Bob Dylan) of Phil’s Records.
Darla has shared the stage with the likes of George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, KNOWER, The Disco Biscuits, George Porter Jr. (The Meters), Kamasi Washington, Bill Laurance, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles. The band works closely with the legendary engineer and member of The Butcher Brothers, Phil Nicolo (Ms. Lauryn Hill, Billy Joel, BonJovi, Bob Dylan) of Phil’s Records.
Show More
Genres:
Groove, Rock, Experimental, Funk, Funky Breaks, Jazz-rock, Jazz Fusion, Basement Blender Funk Lethal Grooves, Instrumental, Jam Bands, Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Progressive Band
Band Members:
Jake Held, Wil Schade, Richie Straub, Dave Bartler, Kosta Johnson, Mike Morrongiello, Jake Fabian, Brendan Monahan, Former:, Alex Marino
Hometown:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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