of musicians has mounted successful headlining tours in the United States. It’s a colorful destination, especially in autumn, when the birches, oaks and other deciduous trees on surrounding hills turn vibrant hues. With the release of 2018s Swagism, Ghost-Note has made their mission clear. In the heart of the Nantahala National Forest is the North Carolina mountain town of Franklin. In 2011 they had as many as 150 shows while doing a major scaled national tour, followed by. 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.įocused on creating seductive dance-able 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. Franklin: Ghost Tours, Gem Mines and Scenic Smoky Mountains. In May, 2008, they made their major label debut from SME records. The album puts rhythm at the forefront, with irresistible, heavy-hitting beats underlying the group’s wild, rich music.įeaturing 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. 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. Ghost-Note Funk/ Hip Hop/ Jazz - Ghost-Note are a Dallas-based funk band formed in 2013 by Snarky Puppy drummers and percussionists Robert Sput Searight. With an expansive roster of next-level musiciansrepresenting members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake. Listed Under Music Events / Nights Out Events Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammywinning percussion duo of Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound.

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