Funky Earhole: Slacker Funk

I guess I'll try to make up for my lack of appearances during the week by offering some massive ear-treats all at once. I've got a few tasty morsels to share with all of you this week.

I got the chance to go hear The Pimps of Joytime Friday night at the Boulder Theater. They were opening up for Kyle Hollingsworth & Friends at the annual Microbrews for the Environment event. I had just gotten the Pimps new album after hearing Joytime Radio on a funk mix I had received. After hearing that track, I instantly sought out their CD, and was not disappointed with what I heard. After hearing that they would be opening up for Kyle and Friends, I was excited to hear them live and got to the theater early to make sure I caught most their set.

They sounded great right from the start, but the place was just starting to fill up and there were only a few of us up front. As the set wore on, the Boulder Theater got funkier and funkier, with a full dance floor getting down by the end of the set. It seemed like I might have been the only one who knew about them before the show, but I know they left with a lot of new fans.

Looks like they are playing Southern Sun on Monday as well for all those in the front range.

Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Bass, Keys, Laptop... Keep your eyes and ears peeled for this outfit hailing from Brooklyn, NY. Bringing much more than just funk, you can hear elements of hip-hop, reggae, salsa, samba, country, rock, and blues. I'm looking forward to more from these guys!