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The Earful Biography
Nominated for Best Jazz Artist in 2013 at the San Diego Music Awards, The Earful is a high-powered, in your face, booty shakin’ machine. The Earful was born in 2008 as a vehicle for Brian “Toniq" Teel to share his musical vision with the world. The project has taken many forms throughout the years, yet it’s purpose is undeniably dedicated to healing through music by creating a space where audiences can lose themselves in the groove and let the rhythm take hold in the present moment and let their body do the talking. The Earful uplifts the spirit, invigorates the soul and leaves fans feeling connected through the love and energy they bring to each and every show. When the music drops, fans can leave their troubles aside, feel the spirit and shake their rumps until they sweat, and then sweat some more.
The Earful touches on various styles of the funk in all of its forms, paying tribute to the masters while contributing a unique Earful flair and heart that is truly their own. Their 2011 release, “Funk for your Earhole”, written, arranged and produced by bandleader Brian Teel, draws from the styles of greats such as P-funk, James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone, and carries their unwavering plight to keep the funk alive. Since then, Teel has moved the music into the electro-funk realm, focusing on evolving the future of funk, all the while reaching back on occasion to touch on musical elements from D.C. GoGo, Boogie, and early 80’s funk.
The current 4-piece lineup features Teel on the Keyboards, Guitar, and Vocals, and Jam scene legend Zak Najor, formerly of The Greyboy Allstars and currently of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe on Drums and Vocals. The chemistry on stage is palpable and playful, as these two have been writing, performing and producing records together for the last 20 years. Chuck Prada (Black Eyed Peas) handles the percussion duties, and Chris Morris (Roots Covenant) is on keyboards and vocals.
Having shared the stage with amazing talent such as The Funky Meters, Soulive, Level 42, Groundation, Big Sam's Funky Nation, The New Mastersounds, Orgone, The Original Wailers and Les Nubians, The Earful brings a paint-peeling, barn-burning intensity that is unforgettable. To learn more about The Earful’s upcoming endeavors, dates and more, visit www.theearful.com
Read MoreThe Earful touches on various styles of the funk in all of its forms, paying tribute to the masters while contributing a unique Earful flair and heart that is truly their own. Their 2011 release, “Funk for your Earhole”, written, arranged and produced by bandleader Brian Teel, draws from the styles of greats such as P-funk, James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone, and carries their unwavering plight to keep the funk alive. Since then, Teel has moved the music into the electro-funk realm, focusing on evolving the future of funk, all the while reaching back on occasion to touch on musical elements from D.C. GoGo, Boogie, and early 80’s funk.
The current 4-piece lineup features Teel on the Keyboards, Guitar, and Vocals, and Jam scene legend Zak Najor, formerly of The Greyboy Allstars and currently of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe on Drums and Vocals. The chemistry on stage is palpable and playful, as these two have been writing, performing and producing records together for the last 20 years. Chuck Prada (Black Eyed Peas) handles the percussion duties, and Chris Morris (Roots Covenant) is on keyboards and vocals.
Having shared the stage with amazing talent such as The Funky Meters, Soulive, Level 42, Groundation, Big Sam's Funky Nation, The New Mastersounds, Orgone, The Original Wailers and Les Nubians, The Earful brings a paint-peeling, barn-burning intensity that is unforgettable. To learn more about The Earful’s upcoming endeavors, dates and more, visit www.theearful.com
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