The Paper Box | Brooklyn, NYC

Mokaad is a funk band from NYC. Founded by Gabriel Garzón-Montano and Davy Levitan, the 11 piece group has crafted a dope sound that combines Prince's relentless fight grooves, the bubbling horns of maestro Fred Wesley and the presence of Sly & The Family Stone. Mokaad has undeniably created a stank that is one of a kind. Their debut EP, entitled 'Booty' (mastered by Henry Hirsch) is quickly turning heads. Rivaling this remarkable debut are only the bands live shows, which have created a loyal fanbase and which continue to capture audiences wherever they play. "We are trying to put the old records on, while adding the boom-bap so young people discover the funk all over again." Says band leader Gabriel Garzón-Montano. "Studying and copying the masters we idolize to eventually take the music where its going." Mokaad is trunk music for real live people.

Mad Satta is a rapidly rising soul/r&b; group comprised of some of the tri-state areas most talented young musicians, founded by vocalist Joanna Teters and upcoming jazz bass player, Ben Carr. Joanna Teters, a student at Berklee College of Music, is a brilliant vocal stylist with roots in jazz, blues, reggae and R&B; music. She is backed by bass player and principle composer for the group Ben Carr, innovative guitarist Ted Morcaldi, standout drummer Zane West, and composer and new addition to the group Kevin Theodore on keyboards. With the recent addition of a live horn section, the group has been rising to new heights every time they play. They have recently been showcased at venues all across New York State and Connecticut, from The Falcon to the Bowery Electric, and their newest release, a self-titled EP, has become a best-seller on Bandcamp. Mad Satta will undoubtedly continue to turn heads with it's unique blend of soul music.