"Like if the band Morphine sat down for some Mai Tais with Miles Davis."

Ultra Cinco plays upbeat, groove-heavy, instrumental music on bass, drums, guitar, saxophone, and trumpet, with vocals by Dianna Lora.
Our music is funk, soul, Afrofunk, Afrobeat, and acid jazz. 
We call it FAZZ JUNK. 

Upcoming gigs:
Thursday, June 29 @ The Blacksmith in Redwood City
Friday, June 30 @ Amnesia in San Francisco with Wrapped in Plastic
Friday, July 7 @ Boom Boom Room in San Francisco

Award-winning culture/music hub based in SKG and a radio show!

rock duo formed in Berkeley, CA Jan 2016. 
Songs by: Alexa Hornbeck & Tim Duff

Born in 2015, Oakland's "El Duo" blends lo-fi electronics and afro dance grooves with a natural sense of wonder. Drawing from their deep love of improvisation, drummer/producer Randy Schwartz (Brett Dennen, Illumination) & keyboardist Harrison Murphy (Sun Hop Fat, Harry & the Hitmen) curate unique and inspired soundscapes for audiences. El Duo weaves together its unabashed brand of experimental dance music under an umbrella of vintage synthesizers and drum machines. The witty pair approaches their concerts with a raw and loose fervor, often featuring special guests, which gives each of their shows its own distinct magic and character.

Harry and the Hitmen serve up classic Motown and Soul with jovial professionalism. But don't let the "suits" fool you, the band comes from an improvised rock tradition, and has years of experimentation behind their tight arrangements. Unearthing nuggets from the golden years of Motown and Stax records, the group also writes original “New Soul Classics”®. Because all six members are multi-instrumentalists and avid improvisers, their concerts continue to evolve nightly. Perfectly suited for everything from stately weddings to far-out festivals, Harry and the Hitmen delivers a one-of-a-kind dance party wherever needed!

Susannah Israel is an artist, writer and composer living in east Oakland.

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