The Earful

Nominated for Best Jazz Artist in 2013 at the San Diego Music Awards, The Earful is a high-powered, in your face, booty shakin’ machine. Manifested by Brian "Toniq'" Teel in 2008, The Earful is a vehicle for sharing Toniq's vision of the funk, and the future of funk. Having spent the majority of his life studying guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and their place in the music, Toniq is able to create and produce a style of music all of its own, all the while paying respect to its predecessors. The music of The Earful is undeniably dedicated to healing through music by creating a space where audiences can lose themselves in the groove, let the rhythm take hold in the present moment and let their body do the talking. The Earful uplifts the spirit, invigorates the soul and leaves their fans feeling connected through the love and energy they bring to each and every show. When this band hits the stage, fans can leave their troubles aside, feel the spirit and shake their rumps until they sweat, and then sweat some more.

Having shared the stage with amazing talent such as Soulive, Level 42, Groundation, Big Sam's Funky Nation, The New Mastersounds, Orgone, The Original Wailers and Les Nubians, The Earful brings a paint-peeling, barn-burning intensity that is unforgettable. They are currently in the studio working on their forth-coming EP, West Coast GoGo. With this record, the band resurrects GoGo and adds a west coast twist. Though often overlooked, this percussion-heavy, sock-rockin’ funk genre that was once popular in the D.C. area in the early 80’s is sure to delight and surprise even the most well-versed funk fans.