The Funnels & Smokey The Groove

High Energy originals & 80’s-90’s Dance! Voted best band in Chico 6 years in a row, The Funnels play an upbeat mix of originals and High Energy dance oriented, 80’s and 90’s cover songs by bands like: The Talking Heads, The Pretenders, Joan Jett, INXS, Midnight Oil, U2, The Cure, and many more… A Chico based band for over the past 30+ years, The Funnels Have played extensively throughout the Bay Area, Sacramento, Tahoe, and Southern Oregon. The Funnels have a large following of Chico Alumni faithful that show up to support our shows.

Smokey the Groove– California’s Funk Rock Jazz Experience.
Creating a dancing journey that has been showing up all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond. This 7-piece group of freaks has an infectious lighthearted sound with a full horn section, jazzy guitar, heavy bass, and emotionally powerful drumming. Voted Best Local Act in their hometown of Chico, CA in 2021 & 2022, this band is a full-powered dance machine. Guiding crowds on an evocative adventure through musical serenity, chaotic nastiness, and the love of funk.
Smokey the Groove is
Eric Jones-Guitar, Austin Farwell-Bass/Vox, Dean Simcox-Trombone, Cody Naab-Drums, Kevin Killion-Saxophone, Erock Lefevers-Trumpet, Zach Hudson-Percussion