Sipe’s current project is Electric Buddha, a psychedelic funk-rock band he describes as “a throwback to the ‘60s but with modern sensibilities.” The group features all WNC-based musicians: special guest Melissa Reaves guitar and vocals, Howie Johnson and Mike Barnes guitar and vocals, Mark McDaniel bass and Jeff Sipe drums. Electric Buddha is yet another vehicle through which Sipe channels his mystical vibes. “It’s a great band of wonderful, sweet human beings,” Sipe says. “We have a great time playing together.”