
Words & Photos By Nicholas Stock (www.phatphlogblog.blogspot.com)
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to hop off the mainstream jam band path and transition towards coverage of some lesser-known acts floating through the ether. There are tons of great regional and local bands out there that deserve our attention and work very had to get it. If you know of any, feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments section below.
The first band I would like to discuss is one that is near and dear to my heart... Euforquestra. The band formed in April 2003, and only a few months later, I first caught them at the now defunct Iowa City Festival known as Exodus. They are and always have been about creating a dance party. By blending elements of afrobeat, reggae, dub, funk, rock, soca that are combined with the traditional sounds of Cuba, Brazil, West Africa, and other locations around the globe, they have truly created something unique. The self-titled sound of Afro Caribbean Barnyard Funk has been captivating audiences for almost a decade. What began humbly enough in Iowa City as a local show has grown into a stage busting dance-plosion. They show their versatility with every concert performed which number around 120 concerts a year. By touring relentlessly, they have built a following nationwide; from Burlington to Bozeman,

www.euforquestra.com
In order to give you a better idea of what Euforquestra is all about, I want to discuss their set from Summer Camp 2011. It was the boys from Iowa’s 3rd time playing the festival. Here’s a video of the band being introduced by yours truly:
It was fun to introduce them and not nearly as intimidating as giving the intro for moe. the day prior. As the video points out, I have a little bias towards Euforquestra having been in school at U of I while they were getting their start. I was just lucky enough that the band decided to make a move to Colorado. I get to see them a ton and it’s always a great show. Within the last few years, they have revamped their rhythm section moving Grosso to drums and putting Ben Soltau on bass. It took them a second, but they are playing so tight now it’s disgusting. Their

A DAY IN THE LIFE with Euforquestra from NoCoast.TV on Vimeo.
To learn more info about the band, check out NoCoast.TV’s new video titled, “A DAY IN THE LIFE with Euforquestra”.
Digital Beat Down-Denver, CO
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion
ReplyDeletezobomaze of course but you know that allready
ReplyDeleteAgreed we will be doing something on Team Zobo in the next couple weeks.
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