Sofa King is a funk and soul music project established in Chico CA in 2012. We are musicians, activists, lovers and all around funksters. Our goal is to bring soulful dance music to the world. "This is a different level of funk: a precisely sharpened set of fusion grooves meshed into a package that slides into your head, heart and gut in a way that astounds with its understatedly powerful swing and snap."~David Namerow-Philadelphia, PA Christina has been singing and performing for 34 years. Trained in musical theater, opera and show choir~ originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Christina performs with a soulful, bluesy vocal style~in Spanish and English. She is a writer, philosophist and critical analyst. Christina is a political activist and has worked on social justice issues for 15 years. Jose "Meme" Lopez -born and raised in El Salvador, was influenced by a broad variety of music such as CCR, The Eagles, and the Jackson 5 among others. After his service in the US Army he started his musical career in San Diego. After moving to Chico in 2007, Jose played a crucial role in the Chico music scene performing with several CAMMIE award winning bands. He also paid his dues in the "Chico Breaks the Record" attempts of 2015 and 2016. His drumming style is funky, eclectic and soulful. Alan Holbrook has been playing bass most of his life, growing up with a family of musicians and bass players, he also designs and crafts his own custom bass guitars. He takes influence from Les Claypool, Flea and other funky, hard edged players. His slap, in your face style is a force to be reckoned with. Cassidy Perez brings her modeling and fashion background to the group as she lights up the stage with her presence and smooth vocal style. Along with choreographing many of our stage moves, her one of a kind fashion ensembles make for an entertaining show. Trevor Warner has a unique guitar sound reminiscent of the funk rhythms straight out of the 70's. He contributes to the project as lead guitarist and songwriter. He is a Spy Picnic (Chico) Alum, and also plays bass guitar. Funk and soul peppered with a message of social justice and love.