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Wurk
Wurk Album Release + Conundrum w/ Chicago Loud 9
Up & Under Pub
1216 E Brady St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Nov 16, 2019
9:00 PM CST
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Saturday, November 16, 2019
Up and Under Pub - Milwaukee, WI
Event at 9PM | 21+
$7 DOS
★ Conundrum ★
Conundrum. Noun. a puzzling question or problem. What exactly is a conundrum? This Milwaukee based band has been jamming through the Wisconsin area with their interesting take on improvised music. Combining different styles including jazz, alternative rock, hard rock, and funk Conundrum is sure to leave listeners wanting more. They have entered the festival scene playing at Wisconsin festivals Infrasound, Grateful Friends Fest, Ifdakamp, and Toodeloo Shakedown Fest.
★ WURK ★
Wurk is a 7-piece funk-fusion group which formed in Madison, WI in 2016. Inspired by Snarky Puppy, Umphrey’s McGee, The Motet, Herbie Hancock, and many others; their innovative original songs and ambitious interpretations of popular covers offer an impressive multi-genre exploration of funk, jazz fusion, prog rock, reggae, and more. Described by Isthmus Magazine as “summer-jam-perfect”, their sound seeks to employ a musically educated tone; Wurk fills the gap between complexity and groove, impressing fans and keeping them dancing all night. The Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Awards recognized their rapid ascent to stardom in 2018 with the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award; then only six months later Wurk won five more awards including the coveted 2019 MAMA Artist of the Year Award.
★ Chicago Loud 9 ★
Conceived for what was supposed to be a one-off show at House of Blues Chicago, Chicago Loud 9 materialized as a nine-piece Funk/Hip Hop/R&B/Soul band that brings nothing short of high-intensity, energy-filled musical performances. Comprised of members that are hard at work in the vibrant Chicago music scene, Chicago Loud 9 showcases a dynamic, horn-driven, foot-stomping performance at each live show. They have been listed in Illinois Entertainer as one of the “Best Local Acts in Chicago”, and also featured as the house band on daytime talk shows Windy City Live on ABC-7 and The Jam on WCIU-26.
"When you reach the clouds.....never come down."
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Wurk Biography
Wurk is a 6-piece funk-fusion group which formed in Madison, WI in 2016. Inspired by Umphrey’s McGee, Snarky Puppy, Lettuce, Phish and many others, their innovative original songs and ambitious interpretations of popular covers offer an impressive blend of jazz fusion, prog rock, jam rock and more, all with the consistent underlying grooves of funk. Wurk has opened for acts including The Motet and Andy Frasco & the U.N. and helped pack venues across Wisconsin. Described by Isthmus Magazine as “summer-jam-perfect” and two-time recipient of the Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Artist of the Year Award (2019, 2022), Wurk fills the gap between complexity and groove, impressing fans and keeping them dancing all night.
Frank Laufenberg uses his electric guitar to provide funky rhythms and dense chord structure while filling the role of principal songwriter and vocalist. He leads the charge alongside Daniel Haschke (saxophones/flute) who hypes the crowds by leaping off of the stage and spreading his infectious joy to the dance floor. Max Morkri’s blend of solid grooving and intricate drum chops paired with Casey Seymour’s powerful bass lines glue the band together. Carl Hipenbecker (trumpet/synth/vocals) and Brandon Jensen (keys/synth) offer a diverse range of skills to make each tune fresh and unique. Most of Wurk’s members grew up in Mount Horeb, WI, just west of Madison; their shared background creates the band’s closeness and ability to communicate complicated ideas musically.
Read MoreFrank Laufenberg uses his electric guitar to provide funky rhythms and dense chord structure while filling the role of principal songwriter and vocalist. He leads the charge alongside Daniel Haschke (saxophones/flute) who hypes the crowds by leaping off of the stage and spreading his infectious joy to the dance floor. Max Morkri’s blend of solid grooving and intricate drum chops paired with Casey Seymour’s powerful bass lines glue the band together. Carl Hipenbecker (trumpet/synth/vocals) and Brandon Jensen (keys/synth) offer a diverse range of skills to make each tune fresh and unique. Most of Wurk’s members grew up in Mount Horeb, WI, just west of Madison; their shared background creates the band’s closeness and ability to communicate complicated ideas musically.
Jazz Funk Fusion
Progressive Rock
Funk
Fusion
Jam Rock
Jazz Fusion
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