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Groove Theory

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6 young jazz-inflected humans bringing themselves to bear on funk, fusion, salsa, samba, classical, tango, and beyond.

Band Website: 
https://engage.gsas.harvard.edu/organization/gsasstudentcenterjazzband
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4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Eight Foot Manchild

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Eight Foot Manchild grew out of friendships formed in the HONK Festival community. After playing in various bands in this network for a number of years, bandleader Dylan Foley formed EFM out of a desire to synthesize elements of stoner rock, doom metal, and street brass funk, and throw in a bit of hip hop sampling aesthetic for good measure. The aim was to find a sonic crossroads somewhere between Electric Wizard, Budos Band, King Crimson, and Wu-Tang Clan. The lyrical content, inspired mainly by the irreverent humor of Frank Zappa, draws on everything from religion and philosophy to kung fu and Godzilla movies.

Band Website: 
https://eightfootmanchild.bandcamp.com
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10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Sapatnik

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Sapatnik performs a fusion of traditional music from the Balkans, South America, Europe, and U.S. combined with modern funk, R&B, rock, indie, and psychadelica. Each member of the group writes and performs original songs, creating an eclectic yet unified sound which guides you on a musical journey through time and space.

Band Website: 
https://www.instagram.com/sapatnik.music/
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12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Clean Coal

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4 friends
3 figs
2 guitars
1 of the best bands you’ll see all day

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2:00 PM

Ragr

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We play what we feel. We feel what we play.

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2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

DSIM Presents: "Too Much Gear"

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My music is influenced by R&B, Hip Hop, and Pop. I'm going for a full studio sound...but solo and without a computer. Expect:

  • Covers & originals
  • Singing over sample-based beats from my MPC
  • Vocal looping for harmonies & acapella songs
  • Keys & synths
  • Beats during breaks (anyone freestyle?)

It's a show that's sure to leave you saying "Dan, you joked about this but that's actually too much gear."

Some clips:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXKCeVJsVHE/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcB9y4vsSBt/

Band Website: 
https://www.instagram.com/dsim_music/
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2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Sapatnik

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Sapatnik performs a fusion of traditional music from the Balkans, South America, Europe, and U.S. combined with modern funk, R&B, rock, indie, and psychadelica. Each member of the group writes and performs original songs, creating an eclectic yet unified sound which guides you on a musical journey through time and space.

Band Website: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-931545404
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12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Tailwind

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A beautiful blend of funk, folk, and rock, plus all the modern hits. 

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https://www.instagram.com/tailwind_music/
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12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Jackslaw (aka HALF-slaw...)

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Jackslaw is a four-piece rock/blues/funk outfit: 2 guitars, 1 bass, and drums. But when one guitarist and our only bassist can't make the new Porchfest date, exit Jackslaw... enter: HALF-SLAW. Electric cables and the number 4 be damned! We are now a duo, featuring Dan DiBacco on acoustic guitar/vox, and Mike Staxfeld on his brand new, never-been-played, Guitar Center-fresh-smelling cajon. The two of us are pumped to play some eclectic covers and a few originals for you beautiful Somervillians in this limited format, so please swing by to enjoy some good tunes/vibes!

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2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The 890s

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The 890s are inspired by rock, funk, reggae and overall positive vibes - playing originals created during 2020/2021 and covers from your favorite decades!

Band Website: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORO2Sy16oo9U8t8efByD0w
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12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

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