{"id":222,"date":"2016-03-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2016\/2016\/03\/04\/saturday-nights-in-march-at-funk-n-waffles-presented-by-nys-music\/"},"modified":"2016-03-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-03-04T00:00:00","slug":"saturday-nights-in-march-at-funk-n-waffles-presented-by-nys-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2016\/2016\/03\/04\/saturday-nights-in-march-at-funk-n-waffles-presented-by-nys-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Saturday Nights in March at Funk n Waffles Presented by NYS Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spring has sprung, and the funk is deep at Funk n Waffles in Syracuse. NYS Music is proud to present these great shows on Saturday nights throughout March at the popular downtown Syracuse venue.<\/p>\n<h4>March 5 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gigantosaurusrex.com\/\">Gigantosaurus Rex<\/a> with <a href=\"http:\/\/bakedpotatoes.bandcamp.com\/\">Baked Potatoes<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Gigantosaurus Rex\u00a0is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochestercitynewspaper.com\/rochester\/gigantosaurus-rex-stomps-into-the-world\/Content?oid=2741121\">angular, obtuse, and dynamic<\/a> and while they are not a jamband, they bring a crushing sound created by three musicians.<\/p>\n<p>Baked Potatoes is a 7 piece reggae band from Oneonta who love to put smiles on people&#8217;s faces. The Potatoes have been mastering their live performance with countless Upstate NY concerts playing with Sammy Adams, HR, The Sheds, The Fat Piece &amp; many more. Having just released their debut EP, <em>Waiting For The Weekend<\/em>, Baked Potatoes is a band that will keep you dancing &amp; wanting more.<\/p>\n<h4>March 12 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reverbnation.com\/ourfriendsband\">Our Friends Band<\/a> with <a href=\"http:\/\/artistecard.com\/folkfaces\">Folk Faces<\/a> and Primo Ganso<\/h4>\n<p>Grooverockers Our Friend Band brings blues and funk and push musical boundaries through live improvisation and fresh takes on pre-existing material.<\/p>\n<p>Folkfaces out of Buffalo play a rowdy blend of rootsy folk, jazz, and blues, fusing classic forms with contemporary feelings and irresistibly danceable energy. Their inspiration comes from the mountains of Appalachia to the deltas of Mississippi, the swamps of Louisiana to the Concrete Jungle of the Rustbelt. Specializing in merriment and sticking it to the system, Folkfaces make the crowd dance and the hierarchy shatter.<\/p>\n<h4>March 19 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rootshock\">Root SHOCK <\/a>with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reverbnation.com\/rpk\/bio\/561463\">Mosaic Foundation<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Root SHOCK blends\u00a0roots reggae, dancehall, heavy drum &amp; bass, and soulful vocals with conscious lyrics into positive dance music will make you want to move. The band has been surprising and delighting crowds across the Central New York region and beyond, bringing their unique high-energy style spearheaded by the stunning vocals of Jessica Brown to a wide range of settings. The band\u2019s dedication to spreading music with a positive message has paid off in entertaining, elevating, and energizing music lovers of all walks of life!\u00a02016 promises to be an explosive year for Root Shock, as they\u2019ve finally made time to record their first studio album, are anchoring a monthly Syracuse reggae night designed to bring the best and most diverse acts that modern reggae has to offer to the area. They\u2019re not stopping there though; the band is set to hit the road to spread their uplifting message and vibes and take their renowned live performances to the masses!<\/p>\n<p>With a style as unique as its members are diverse, Mosaic Foundation is forward thinking reggae that stays true to the roots. Formed in 2009 and based in the Finger Lakes region of New York, the band has grown a loyal following, thanks to electric live performances and three studio releases. Blending roots, ska, dub, dance-hall and beyond, Mosaic is an exploration in reggae that is pushed to the limits and sometimes spills over. With lyrics that inspire dancing in the moment, and activate the mind in reflection, the songs encourage positivity, sustainable living and community.<\/p>\n<h4>March 26 &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/bigmeansoundmachine.bandcamp.com\/\"> Big Mean Sound Machine<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"signed-out-artists-bio-text\">\n<p id=\"bio-text\">A thunderous dance party that fuses Afrobeat, Jazz, Funk,<span class=\"peekaboo-text\">and Psychedelia, Big Mean Sound Machine\u00a0is<\/span><span class=\"bcTruncateMore\"><span class=\"peekaboo-text\"> charting new musical territory with it&#8217;s latest release <em>Contraband,\u00a0<\/em>recorded live in summer and winter of 2013. Big Mean continually re-defines the boundaries of dance music; meditation meets party time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>All shows start at 8pm each night. 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