The Floozies brought the funk back to the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY last Friday night. The house was packed with fans thirsty for their eclectic blend of electronica, hip hop, dub step, disco and of course, funk. Phyphr and Daily Bread were on hand to support and round out the high energy dance party.
Phyphr, from Denver, Co, kicked off the festivities with his self described electro soul music and contagious smile. Also known as Nick Locke, this producer mixes live guitar with electronic beats and samples, to create an upbeat blend of funk, soul and blues. A noticeably thick crowd was present at 8pm, as EDM artists generally take the stage later into the morning hours, which shows that this musician is certainly turning heads with his creative sounds. He sampled many songs, but two really stood out. The Beatles’ “Come Together” certainly brought the crowd back to the 60’s. Also, “Hot Like Sauce” by electronica heavy weight Pretty Lights elevated the dance party, and added a taste of hip hop to the already vibrant mix.
Daily Bread followed and kept the party the rolling with a tight electronica set full of hip hop and disco funk, as well as elements of jazz. Currently residing in Atlanta, Ga, producer Rhett Whatley delivered tasty beats for an almost full house that included fans wearing bread slice head gear. His hip hop heavy set had a surprisingly organic feel, and even included a nice throw back to his Southern roots. Towards the end of the show, he mentioned that he was told to “bring some twang,” and dove into a tune that sampled Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee.”
After a short break, the electronic duo The Floozies took the stage, and did not stop until their set ended. The Kansas City based squad consists of producer/guitarist Matt Hill and drummer Mark Hill. The show was so hot, that they both performed in shorts, which is a first for events at the Brooklyn Bowl in February. The brothers seamlessly wove pocket grooves with live instrumentation and modern electro-funk. Matt toggled between guitar and laptop, all in lockstep with Mark’s rock solid drumming. The organic sonic exploration combined with a stellar light show hit a high note with the Brooklyn based crowd, especially after the recent COVID-19 omicron wave halted some live events of late. They even mixed in a clever sample with Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls,” and had the entire room singing along.
Overall, this evening of futuristic funk and party rocking dance music was just what the doctor ordered. All three bands brought bold yet organic takes on the emerging EDM genre, and certainly created many new fans in the process. The good news is that these artists are on the road, and actively scheduling new dates into the summer. Visit the Floozies’ tour page, as well as Phyphr and Daily Bread, for more details on upcoming shows in your region.
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