THE FRITZ
Friday, October 1 @ Funky Buddha Lounge | $5 | 9 PM
Saturday, October 2 @ Titanic Brewery | FREE | 9 PM
A hearty stew of funk, bluegrass, rock, reggae, jazz and soul music, Jacksonville’s The Fritz has garnered a reputation as a party band with brains, a sense of humor and some serious chops. This four-piece band, built mostly of music students from University of North Florida, blurs the lines between genres, fearlessly leading the audience on musical journey across time and space. The Fritz recently released their second album, Prehistoric Stomp, to a sold out crowd at Landshark Café in their hometown. www.myspace.com/thefritztunes

SOUL TAXI
Sunday, October 3 @ BLP Sunday Night Cookouts at Hurricane Bar | FREE | 8 PM
Friday, October 22 @ Funky Buddha Lounge | $6 | 9 PM
Saturday, October 23 @ Titanic Brewery | FREE | 9 PM
In the dawn of 2010, Soul Taxi was created as an alternate outlet for singer/songwriter Jeff White of “The Burnin Smyrnans.” Comprised of five musicians that blend reggae, funk and of course soul, Soul Taxi just completed their first East Coast Tour which included a performance at the World Kiteboarding Championships in Cape Hatteras, NC. They are currently hard at work in the studio recording “Inspiration Station” their first full length LP. www.soultaxi.com

COPE w/ CHRISTIE LENEE
Friday, October 8 @ Funky Buddha Lounge |$8 | 9 PM
Energetic and spirited, Cope was founded by brothers Kenny and Dennis Stadelman in the mid-‘90s. Now a four-piece band rounded out by sax/keys player Juan Montero (who has sat in with legends such as George Clinton and P Funk and Big Sam’s Funky Nation) and powerful drummer Dave Gerulat, Cope has found a home in the Tampa Bay area and are famed for their live dance-party-inducing shows. The band dabbles in exploratory funk, melodic pop and spirited jams, characterized by warm, intelligent vocals, blustery guitar and bellowing saxophone. On their debut album Going Home, Cope displays a mature, complicated assortment of tunes that travel from funk, rock and reggae to Southern full-flavored jam, paired with revealing, emotionally forthright lyrics. www.therealcope.com

CHRISTIE LENEE
Sunday, October 10 @ BLP Sunday Night Cookouts at Hurricane Bar | FREE | 8 PM
Christie Lenée’s music manifests passion, electric energy, and soulful insight- transmitted from the heart and crafted into her compositions. Fresh and innovative, Christie has the ability to connect the human conscious and spirit through her music- often described as “a breath of fresh air.” Lenée has recorded and performed with a stellar cast of musicians including Jeff Coffin (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones), Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band), Oteil Burbridge (The Allman Brothers) and Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane). Adding to her collection of live CDs Lenée recently released her first studio album Set it Free (2009). www.christielenee.com

SAVI FERNANDEZ
Sunday, October 17 @ BLP Sunday Night Cookouts at Hurricane Bar | FREE | 8 PM
Hailing from Orlando, Florida, the Savi Fernandez Band has been pushing the reggae funk sensation strong since 2003. In Savi’s music you will find inspiration and empowerment of positivity as you dance to the all-good funky vibes. Playing along side with the likes of legends like Eek a Mouse and Mighty Diamonds and at festivals like Bear Creek, SFB has been picking up major speed and shows no signs of slowing down.

THE RESOLVERS
Friday, October 22 @ Transit Lounge | FREE | 10 AM
Four years into playing the South Florida reggae circuit, The Resolvers have begun evolving on every front. Adding a full horn section and multiple female harmonizers, the new 11-piece outfit captures the essence of the classic big-band reggae sound: natural acoustic percussion, deep bass grooves, worldly drum rhythms, tasty vintage keyboards and bluesy guitar licks accented by timely horn blasts, all while being blended with modern song craftsmanship to create their own familiar yet original take on world music. Rooted by a core of five dedicated musicians including Dean Fishback (veteran keyboardist who has played with Inner Circle, Sugar Minot and Mikey Dread) and front man Ojay Smith (son of Jamaican legend Ernie Smith), The Resolvers are preparing to release a series of “double-sided singles” on disc and vinyl. The numbered limited-edition vinyl will feature art work commissioned specifically for each track, making each album a collector’s item. The Resolvers believe music is a basic human right; much like shelter, food and water, it should be available to all. Actualizing this mentality, each single will also be available as a FREE download on their soon-to-be-launched new website. www.theresolvers.com

DIOCIOUS
Saturday, October 23 @ Funky Buddha Lounge | $5 | 9 PM
Diocious is a psychedelic funk-rock trio based out of Central Florida. Focusing on progressive song writing and arrangement, a driving dance beat and the use improvisation, the trio yields to the spontaneity of the moment in the live setting, injecting new rhythms and melodies into their compositions. In just three years, the band has played at premiere venues all over the Southeast and opened for acts like Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Benevento-Russo Duo, Tea Leaf Green and Toubob Krewe. Through hard work and constant touring Diocious is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the elite live bands in the Southeast. www.diocious.com

MYSTIC ROOTS BANDS
Sunday, October 24 @ BLP Sunday Night Cookouts at Hurricane Bar | FREE | 8 PM
Serving up an original style based in reggae, hip-hop and dancehall, with overtones of rock, funk and ska, a Mystic Roots Band live concert guarantees a high-energy show and powerful experience you’ll never forget. This Chico-born, now San Diego-based group brings a brand new sound while embracing the nature of roots reggae wholeheartedly and performing it with smooth vocals/harmonies, energetic freestyles and beat-boxing, all over a solid groove. The music and lyrics are catchy and upbeat, yet with a powerful, positive message. The musicianship of the players is top notch and arrangements are often complex and always interesting. The band tours the U.S. full-time, playing shows with some of the biggest names in reggae, hip hop, and rock. MRB promotes positivity and spreads a conscious message while still having a good time and keeping the party going. www.mysticroots.com

VENUE INFO
Funky Buddha Lounge
2621 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.368.4643 | www.thefunkybuddha.com

Hurricane Bar & Lounge
640-7 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
561.278.0282 | www.hurricanelounge.com
*All shows – FREE | 8pm | FREE BBQ from 6-8pm featuring mojo-marinated chicken, sirloin burgers and beefy foot-long hotdogs for bar patrons.

Titanic Restaurant & Brewery
5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gable Florida 33146
305.668.1742 | www.titanicbrewery.com

Transit Lounge
729 S.W. 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33130
305.377.4628 | www.transitlounge.us