The growing energy among Augusta's music scene is young, fun, and for all ages. It encompasses all styles and genres, and reflects a city in motion. A band with a slightly naughty name bears partial responsibility for the current vibe.
In their first full-length album, the home-grown band, Funk You, brings a great big sound to town, leaving no doubt that they came to play and fully expect us to come along for the ride. The six-piece band that started playing together in 2011 has been described as "a rich collection of talent, creativity, and emotion." Their debut album proves their collaborative efforts to be the gift that keeps on giving their fans every reason to rock on.
Band members include: lead singer, Gavin Hamilton; Will Clark on drums; Will Foster at the keyboard; Evan Miller on guitar; Palmer Owens taking on percussion; and Rob Thompson with the lowdown on bass. They all grew up in Columbia and Richmond County, but each bring their individual influences to the table. They cite a diverse collection of musical mentors, including Stevie Wonder, Phish, The Grateful Dead, and naturally the Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown. With a great network at their disposal of blues, hip-hop, soul, jazz, and the grand funk that put Augusta on the music map, the band has a limitless combination of styles from which to draw.
