Fusebox Funk

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Fusebox Funk
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Background information
Origin Jacksonville, Florida
GenresAlternative Hip hop / Funk
Years active2001 - 2016
MembersChrizP - Saxophone, Percussion, Vocals
J. Dash - Vocals, Synth, Keys
El Producto - Trombone, Synth, Vocals
Ladd Acree - Guitar
ByrDog - Drums
Cary The Label Guy - Bass
Past membersBream Busta (Seth Kottler) - Bass
Pete Booras - Drums
Dr Concussion - Guitar, Vocals
Website fuseboxfunk.net

Fusebox Funk was [1] a funk/hip hop group, formed in Jacksonville, Florida. Fusebox Funk played at clubs and festivals across the country from their debut in 2001 until late 2016.

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History

Originally formed in 2001 and funded by ex-drummer Pete Booras, the band self-produced their own CD demos, DVD videos and released their first CD, titled The Solution, in 2004. They also acted as their own agent and manager, booking gigs on their own [2] [3] until 2008.[ citation needed ]

Fusebox Funk appeared on the same bill with artists such as Galactic, Ozomatli and George Clinton, and performed with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in 2006. [4]

Discography

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