SEED is the funky new sound growing strong roots in Eastern Connecticut since 2009. This emerging four-piece boasts a dance party packed with exciting, new, genre-bending sounds we like to call Progressive Funk! Seed has found a sound that blends the modern day psychedelic rock, with a funk/fusion of saxophone fx and electronics. These songs cover the full spectrum, drifting from the intricate, mixed-meter sounds of Umphrey's McGee, to the catchy head-bobbing horn lines of Lettuce and Maceo Parker. Seed is Travis Pihlman(guitar), Chris West(bass and vocals), Derek Joly(sax, keys and vocals) and Mike 'House' Aubin(drums). Now in their second year, Seed has already built some very quick momentum, performing all across Southern New England and New York. In this time the group has found themselves playing to thousands at The Big Up Festival(NY), The Wormtown Music Festival(MA) and The Particle Accelerator(CT) while sharing the stage with Sam Kininger, G. Love, Kung Fu, Dopapod, Consider The Source and Mark Mercier. The summer of 2011 already looks very promising for this up and coming ensemble. Seed has already joined the bill for this year's Strange-Creek Festival(MA), Great Bay Festival(NH), Flower Harvest Fest(NY), Strawberry Jam(NY) and Jibberjazz's Midsummer Meltdown(PA). Stay up to date with all the Seed happenings both here and on facebook, as more exciting events are added to the calendar regularly. In March 2011 Seed released their first full length, independent studio album- Taking Root. Video, live audio, and selections from Taking Root are all available on the Seed webpage: funkyseed.squarespace.com - as well as a listing of upcoming shows and festivals, photos, updates and more. Seed merchandise is always available at shows, including shirts, stickers and the above mentioned CD. Promotional materials(electronic and physical) are also available from the band upon request. For booking and all other inquiries, please contact Seed at: SEEDct@gmail.com