Wednesday

SHOWNUFF | Stymie and the Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra

FRIDAY | MAY 7 | 5-9pm
Space: Entire venue | Open to the Public | Find us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | RSVP

STYMIE AND THE PIMP JONES LUV ORCHESTRA (Funk, Soul)(11-piece chicken bucket)
CHRIS ORR
DJ PHLECK

As an 11-piece band, the one question people ask us is why such a long name and why such a big band? The idea of the band name and the group was conceived by Sean aka “Stymie” Sharp, after initially being recruited by the original Stymie group in the City of Compton (Los Angeles County). Having relocated to San Francisco and witnessing his new band’ s electrifying performances, Sean realized that the band needed it’s own identity and added the tag name ‘The Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra’ (PJLO). Stymie & The PJLO are currently working on their 3rd cd, ‘The Funkativity Joint’. These long time Bay Area favorites wish to soon notify the world at large of their arrival as serious contenders in the music world.

At shows, I always get approached by fans of the band who say they hear a lot of Frank Zappa in our music and I usually respond, “Oh snap that’s cool“.

But, If you really listen, you’ll hear the influences of Carl Sterling, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. That’s the God Honest Truth !!! I personally have found inspiration from a myriad of sources – Desmond Decker (may he rest in peace), Elo, Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell, Mavis Staples, George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, Eddie Hazel, Erykah Badu, Prince, Fishbone, of course Red Foxx, Richard Pryor, Dave Chappelle, etc..

But I have also been inspired by the films of Robert Crumb, Terri Zwigoff , “Crumb”, Daniel Claves and Paul Thomas. Cartoons back in the 40′s were so imaginative both musically and visually. Artist back in the day went all out. They didn’t have computers or yuppie skills to fall back on – No safety net ! I like to think when I perform it’s without a net. Either I do it or I go SPLAT !!!!!

If you like Sly and the Family Stone, James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, Fishbone, and others then Stymie is your source.

http://www.stymieluv.info/
http://www.myspace.com/stymie

SHOWNUFF is a Friday Night Live Music series, FREE and open to the public, at 111 Minna featuring great live music, DJs and other social aperitifs during happy hour from 5-9p.

FRIDAY | MAY 7 | 5-9pm
Space: Entire venue | Open to the Public | Find us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | RSVP