PhillyBloco is modeled after the blocos of Rio de Janeiro, with their large percussion sections and harmonic/vocal accompaniment. Our group is comprised of twelve drummers, electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals, horn section, accordion, and Brazilian dancers. The group performs a raucous mash-up of SAMBA, FUNK, REGGAE and more made popular by both Brazilian and non-Brazilian artists including: Olodum, Timbalada, Monobloco, Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder. The one constant in all of our music is a heavy percussive element (12 drummers!) that we use to explore the tremendous range of Brazilian rhythms, applying our own unique creativity and energy to each arrangement. Our music is extremely high energy, full of passion and feeling. We want to make people dance, feel good, and give them something to celebrate every time they see us perform! 23-piece ensemble of Brazilian, Samba, Funk, Reggae & other up-tempo music influences from around the world. Philadelphia's only Brazilian funk orchestra!

Genres:

Reggae, Rnb-soul, Brazilian, International, R&b/soul, Funk, Samba

Band Members:

Tamborim, Shekere, Paul Williams- Caixa, Justin Moore- Trombone, Kurt Mitman- Caixa, Chocalho, Timbal, Ali Stumacher- Tamborim, Congas, Triangle, Jon Thompson- Saxophone, Adwoa Tacheampong- Vocals, Jay Beck- Vocals, Stuart Feldman- Tamborim, Cymbals, Catherine Moorwood- Repinique, Angelica Cassimiro- Dance, Ed Dobbs- Lead Guitar, Lela Patrick- Dance, Bart Miltenberger- Trumpet, Cuica, Liz Smith- Dance, Kim Tice- Accordion, Dave Champion- Trombone, Surdo, Josh Anderson- Trumpet, Agogo, Adam Hershberger- Trumpet, Andy Vernon- Caixa, Dave Palan- Bass Guitar, Mary Mitman- Surdo, Thomas Razier- Saxophone, Dustin Beck- Keyboard, Martha Grace- Tamborim, Mike Stevens- Musical Director, Mark Stehle- Repinique, Josh Warner- Surdo

Hometown:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania