The New Mastersounds

For over two decades, The New Mastersounds have maintained more than just a reputation of longevity. Instead, they’ve cultivated a rare balance of consistency, yet commitment to constantly evolving their sound. Forged out of the golden age of the modern funk and soul revival in 1999, the band has amassed a catalog of sixteen albums, embarked on countless world tours, and drawn in a broad audience through both their original material and collaborations with esteemed vocalists and remixers.

After a two-year hiatus of in-person engagements, the band retreated to the brand new Floki Studios in Iceland to hunker down and create their 17th studio album. ‘The Deplar Effect’ was released on Color Red in September 2022, and features Atlanta based vocalist Lamar Williams Jr, son of Lamar Williams of the Allman Brothers.

Originating out of Pittsburgh PA, Norside has quickly become a staple in their thriving music scene since forming in 2021, exciting fans with an original bag of soul-jazz inspired grooves they’ve dubbed Rust Belt Funk. Their debut album, ‘Mean Streets’, features a captivating mix of original compositions that highlights the depth and variety of sound the trio can put forth. Norside’s skilled musicianship shines through on every track, showcasing their deep love for the music and commitment to pushing its boundaries. In their time together, Norside has been privileged to share the stage with other incredible acts such as The New Mastersounds, The Bar-Kays, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Chris Cain, Steeltown Horns, and more. Norside is Glenn Strother GUITAR • Skip Sanders ORGAN • Steve Ippolito DRUMS