Below are some of our most favorite artists including ones that we’ve had the privilege of working with, good friends, and associated acts! We wouldn’t put them on here if we didn’t think they were the dopest of dope. If you’re already a fan of anything from OGP, we’re sure you’ll get into our homies! Do yourself a favor and check out the following!
AUSTIN KOLB BAND
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AKB is love. AKB is happiness. AKB is what you want when you need the really good, top-shelf vibes. They manage to create the calmness of an ocean view and the peacefulness of a sunny day and put it right into your soul - and for a group of Missouri boys, they do it exceedingly well. Our hometown brothas have been a staple in the Mid-MO reggae scene for going on a decade now but the music they’ve been producing is truly timeless; with an ear to the past and a voice for the present. Along with being a killer reggae force, Austin can be found delving into jazzier worlds on solo pursuits while other members have been known to experiment with hiphop and rap projects.
An earlier iteration of BGatF first played with AKB in 2012. Since then, the two bands have been featured collaborating together in Vox Magazines’ #JamTime as well as on stage together countless times. Whether Austin is lending his soft, soulful voice or providing some mouth trumpet (a site definitely worth catching live), they continue to be a favorite feature of BGatF. In addition, AKB percussionist Brandon Phillips leads as BGatF’s primary drummer.
BONGO JAK
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Bongo Jak just might be one of the hardest working musicians you can come across. He also might be one of the most memorable. You might see him solo with his loop machine or perhaps as part of a duet or even a full ensemble. If you’re really lucky, you might get to catch him performing with dancers from The Dancing Bear Tribe who put on a performance so visually mesmerizing that you didn’t even realize your beer already got warm. Bongo Jak uses whatever he has at his fingertips to bring you not just a show, but a whole experience. Musically, his grooves have more of a reggae touch but you’d be mistaken to put him in any one box alone. Bongo Jak hails from St. Louis but you can catch him just about anywhere throughout the midwest and beyond at festivals, venues, restaurants, bars, and parlors alike. Keep an eye out to catch one of the coolest and most unique shows you’ll find. He’ll be sure to be in your neighborhood before long if he isn’t already.
CATDADDY’S FUNKY FUZZ-BUNKER BAND
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When you need a thiccc ensemble, with layered harmonies, upbeat grooves, and whimsical antics then you NEED a healthy dose of Catdaddy’s Funky Fuzz-Bunker Band…or just Catdaddy’s for anyone else who has trouble remembering psychedelic cat band names. Catdaddy’s has been prowling around on the scene for a handful of years now and have been steadily growing in size as well as grooviness. These funky felines will bust anything out from a didgeridoo to a euphonium and will even get your booty shaking to a live ministry praising the one, true FUNK. You’d be a fool for good lovin’ not to give these doods a listen (or a treat).
Amongst this host of furry friends is BGatF’s keyboardist Kevin Jerez as well as bassist Jordan Tucker.
DUMPSTER KITTY
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Inquiries about Dumpster Kitty can be made directly to Dr. Poodledoctor.
“Please leave a telephone address, picture I.D. of your left ear, and a pizza crust sandwich to make an appointment” - from the office of Dr. Poodledoctor
