Low Spark, they’re called. A relentlessly grooving quartet based out of Chicago. Drawing from a wide range of influences, they deliver a contemporary fusion sound characterized by deep funk grooves, extended high-energy solos, as well as pleasant, melodic hooks. Known best for their electrifying live performance, Low Spark aims to please with a highly original, confident act that sets the tone for their future.

They have performed at premiere Chicago venues such as City Winery, Concord Music Hall, Double Door, Schubas, and Subterranean, as well as holding down weekly residencies at Chicago live music meccas, Underground Wonder Bar and Alive One. They have shared bills with the likes of Bernie Worrell Orchestra, New Sound Underground, Gene Ween, Blackalicious, The Monophonics, Kris Lager Band, Genome and many more. Low Spark was recently featured in Relix Magazine’s December 2013 mixtape and aims to spread the word further!

PHO is a Twin Cities-based progressive funk.

“Instrumental funk crew PHO could pass for a pack of young CPAs, or a Mormon mission group. Yet they lay down industrial-strength grooves in the grand tradition of the JB’s, AWB and the Meters, with an electric Miles Davis flourish or two for good measure. These eight guys write catchy originals, and offer exciting solos to go with their irresistible rhythms. Like the BT Express, they’ll do it till you’re satisfied.”

– Star Tribune