South Stage, 5:15pm
These guys are really one of my favorite groups right now. I caught them at Summer Camp in May and made sure to be at Wicker Park. Their sound combines old school funk and Motown with modern electronica elements. The sum is a high energy, can't-sit-still brand of feel-good music.
Live performances are highly interactive with the audience. Front man Brian J is especially responsive to a crowd's energy and makes sure it never stops moving. During the title track from their new album "Janxta Funk," the entire band cut abruptly. Applause faded in and continued building until the group kicked straight back into the chorus. Cheers from the crowd tried to match the PA.
They obviously have a lot of fun with their job, which they do well. The performance was punctuated with smiles across stage and Milwaukee Avenue. I highly recommend checking them out when they come through your area. Download their new album Janxta Funk or the previous High Steppin' on Amazon. Or one of their live sets for free here.
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