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"Edgy Modern Funk"
(5-piece band fronted by vocalist Chantel Mead).
With a fresh sound and recent appearances alongside Kanye West, G. Love & Special Sauce, John Popper (Blues Traveller) and Robert Randolph, 8traC is lighting new fires in the music world.
Fusing the sound of 70's funk roots with modern dance rock, 8traC delivers a sexy, high impact, socially aware show. Dynamic female vocals paired with riffy guitar lines, rootsy bass, modern electronic loop arrangements, horns and a heavyweight funkster on drums, comprise the soul of 8traC. While, Chantel along with Derek VanScoten on Guitar/ Loops (Cabaret Diosa, The Motet, Devotchka) and Chris Misner on Drums form the core inspiration of this group, Stefan Ferraro on Bass brings the bottom and Serafin Sanchez layers in the love on Saxophone and Keys. They continue to write new music and tour as a 5-6 piece band.
8traC takes it further with their lastest release, "Falling Up" (Open Channel Records). Earning acclaim from Denver to Australia, "Falling Up" highlights 8traC's ability to embody an old-school sound while keeping it fresh and alive with tasty touches of jazz, hip-hop and rock. Make sure and check out Chantel Mead on vocals. If you're into The Brand New Heavies, Alicia Keys, Jen Durkin (Deep Banana Blackout) or even Janis - you'll love what Chantel is up to. And if you're into slammin' beats, rippin' guitar and texture for days - then 8traC's "Falling Up" is the next album for YOU!
Recent Aclaim:
**"Falling Up" voted Hapi Skratch Pop/Rock Album of 2006
**8traC welcomed into Leeway's Home Grown Music Network Jan. 2007
**"These guys are tighter than the skin stretched across Joan River's cheekbones." Michael Roberts, WESTWORD - Denver, CO |
| Band Members |
Chantel Mead - Lead Vocals
Derek VanScoten - Guitar/Samples
Chris Misner - Drums
Stefan Ferraro - Bass
Serafin Sanchez - Sax/Keys |
| Favorite Bands |
| Nikka Costa, Chili Peppers, The Roots, Quincy Jones, and history in general... |
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