KontraBand Muzik
Atlanta, Georgia, United States | SELF
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"I saw these guys, and I had to go back and see them two more times just to make sure that what I heard was as good as I thought it was. They proved it to me each time. These guys are great."
- Tres "Funk" Gilbert, Grammy award-winning songwriter, musician, and founder of "The Music Store"
- The Music Store
"Musically bringing to mind Chicago's J-Davis Trio (with much better guitar and funkier bass) and executing a plethora of styles and moods, KontraBand rounds out it's lyrical flow that ranges from the joy of partying and the hope of better times, to come up with its own brand of hiphoprockfunksoulmusic."
- Indulge Music Review, Intake Weekly
- Intake Weekly
"KontraBand has an energy that will blow your mind! The talent is amazing, and they truly were THE group to watch at this year's Whystock! Somebody get these guys a record deal!
- Mackenzie Lee, Afternoon Personality on 93.5/96.7 MAX FM - 93.5/96.7 Max FM
“Indianapolis’ KontraBand has grabbed onto hip-hop, rock and funk to make its sonic mixed drink…KontraBand is one of Indy’s hottest acts.” Intake Weekly
- Intake Weekly
“From the moment they start playing, this group of musicians will have you jamming and partying in no time…If you haven’t seen them yet, you will definitely have to catch their next gig.” Up2Date Magazine
- Up2Date Magazine
May 14,2005 - The Franchize's single "Second Chance" was selected as the "Track of the Day" among 3500+ other groups.
More garageband.com reviews and awards can be viewed at:
http://www.garageband.com/artist/thefranchize/songs - Garageband.com
"Musically bringing to mind Chicago's J-Davis Trio (with much better guitar and funkier bass) and executing a plethora of styles and moods, The Franchize rounds out its lyrical flow that ranges from the joy of partying and the hope of better times, to come up with its own brand of 'hiphoprockfunksoulmusic.'" - Intake Magazine
Discography
Debut Album - KontraBand Muzik 2010
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Bio
Kontraband Muzik is a five-piece band that seamlessly blends hip-hop, rock, and funk at full speed in a style coined “Mash-Up” Music. We’ve been referred to as “a musical tsunami” by NUVO Music Magazine, described as a “Sonic mixed drink” through the eyes of Intake Weekly, and bring a flavor that continues to attract a diverse following by easily meshing with any style of music or artist.
Lead singer of the renowned group “The Franchize”, Nate Davis released his solo album and began touring with Mark Steele/DJ Unorthodox (also of The Franchize), drummer Leon "Quiksticks" Kittrell, singer/songwriter and guitarist Davey Heritier, and later added bass phenom Jeremy "The Professor" Taylor, creating “KontraBand Muzik”. The new line-up's career highlights include sharing a stage with such artists as Usher, Mary Mary, Bo Diddly, Jonathon Butler, Bone Thugs ‘N’ Harmony, Stone Temple Pilots, and most recently, Ludacris, at the world famous Playboy Mansion, hosted by Kendra, Holly, and Bridgette from “E” Entertainment Channel’s, “The Girls Next Door”.
Rocking the streets from Indianapolis, IN to Atlanta, GA, the group has already gained the reputation as one the hottest independent bands in the Midwest and is now taking the Southeast music scene by storm. After moving to Atlanta in 2010, the group played to a standing ovation at the world famous Apache Café, were invited as featured performers at Patchwerk’s “I Do Music” Showcase, Georgia State’s “The Leak” Music Festival, and were asked to appear with several Grammy award-winning musicians at The Tabernacle to play alongside Cee-lo of Gnarls Barkley and Goodie Mobb fame. The group has also made a solid footprint in the historic Athens, GA music scene by rocking out popular campus music venues including the Fabulous 40 Watt, Tasty World, New Earth Music Hall, Last Call, Bad Manor, and Sideways. KontraBand Muzik’s mash-up music style, matched with a polished sound and unrivaled showmanship, makes every show unforgettable!
“These guys should be playing at Phillips Arena. They are ready.”
--Michael Freeman, owner of Kat’s Café (Atlanta, GA)
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