![]() ![]() ![]() ĭavid Paich (keyboards, vocals) and Jeff Porcaro (drums) had played together as session musicians on several albums and formed the band David Hungate (bass), Steve Lukather (guitar), Steve Porcaro (keyboards, vocals), and Bobby Kimball (vocals) were recruited before the release of the band's eponymous debut album in 1978. Having released 14 studio albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide, the group has received several Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009. Toto combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz. When you are listening to The 4 Korners, you are being transported to someplace else, someplace that only you can see, someplace that you share with the world at large.Toto (stylized as TOTO) is an American rock band formed in 1977 in Los Angeles, California. They cite as key influences Chick Corea, Yellow Jackets, and Dave Weckl, though their sound is uniquely their own. The 4 Korners are known for playing with an inimitably high level of energy. In July 2017, they released a single, “Phraseology,” on their own. Their first and to date only album with Ropeadope Records, Portal of Gold, was released in October 2016. Having toured with major artists, The 4 Korners dropped their first album, an eponymous indie record, in 2014, and in 2015 they signed with Ropeadope Records. J-rod came on board in 2013 as the band’s new drummer, two years after their 2011 formation. ![]() Clarence is from Acworth, another town in Bartow County, and JT, Ike, and Clarence have been friends for more than twenty years, first meeting at a musical held at New Beginning Church in Emerson in 2000. JT and Ike are brothers, and along with J-rod, they are from Cartersville, a town in Bartow County, Georgia. They are connected in a variety of ways, and their bonds are strengthened by their shared passion for playing music that creates experiences. Furthermore, the ever-growing family of musicians has mounted successful headlining tours in the United States, Canada, and Japan and performed at high-profile international music festivals and events.Īn original live instrumental music band, The 4 Korners play jazz fusion, though they prefer to call their sounds “Journey Music.” The ensemble is composed of Clarence “T-lee” Hill on keys, James “JT” Thompson on bass, Isaac “Ike” Thompson on guitar, and Jerrod “J-rod” Sullivan on drums. The group’s two studio albums-2018’s Swagism and 2015’s fortified-have earned critical acclaim and popular success around the globe, with both albums hitting the #1 spot on the iTunes jazz charts. ![]() Focused on creating seductive danceable grooves and a contagious feel-good energy, each show is an opportunity to let loose and connect, for both fans and the musicians alike.Īfter forming in 2015, Ghost-Note has already begun to take the world by storm. Ghost-Note’s live performances are bold and in your face, with the group offering up none of the tight-laced pretenses frequently associated with the band’s jazz roots. Featuring numerous guest collaborators, including Kamasi Washington, Karl Denson, Bobby Sparks, Nigel Hall, Taz, and others, Swagism showcases the band’s stunning ability to meld and amplify sounds, ultimately adding to Ghost-Note’s sharp, complex collaborations.įearless, both in Swagism’s sonic depth and conscious social commentary, the band easily translates this adventurousness in a live setting. The album puts rhythm at the forefront, with irresistible, heavy-hitting beats underlying the group’s wild, rich music. With the release of 2018’s Swagism, Ghost-Note has made their mission clear. With an expansive roster of next-level musicians-representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake, and more-the band is pushing funk music into the future, building on the uplifting, pioneering foundations laid out by the likes of James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone and infusing their fresh take with tastes of afrobeat, hip-hop, psychedelia, world folklore, and more. Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammy–winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. Special guests: The 4 Korners, The Truth Band and DJ Psycho! Posted on the 19th September 2018 We are pleased to announce Ghost-Note’s The Swagism fall tour at The Underground at DIME! Ghost-Note “Swagism” Tour WSG The 4 Korners and The Truth Band! Friday, October 12th 7pm ![]()
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