Based in Denver, Demon Funkies have been playing together since their formation in 2003. In 2005 they released their debut album, 5,280' of Funk, which was greatly received by the public, leading them to successful shows throughout the region, from Colorado to Wyoming and Montana. In 2008 they released Punk Junkies, a collection of their more rock oriented material that garnered glowing reviews from Westword Magazine, Colorado Music Buzz and 4 out of 5 stars from the Vail Daily. In 2009, amid a steady stream of Colorado dates, Demon Funkies were award winner at Westword Music Showcase Awards for "Best Funk Band" category.
Their flair for delivering unique musical performances is unmatched, winning fans and critics alike. The Denver Daily News wrote, "Demon Funkies is an animated band that loves to interact with its audience jumping down on the floor, dancing, throwing out free stickers and Snickers, whatever it takes."
Songs include a large catalog of originals and covers from many artists including:
Lenny Kravitz
Weezer
Led Zeppelin
Johnny Cash
The Beatles
Jimi Hendrix
The Meters
Tom Petty
Social Distortion
Bob Marley
Grateful Dead
Greyboy Allstars
AC/DC
Press
Winner!! Westword Music Showcase Awards - 2009 "Best Funk Band"
4 out of 5 stars "Part Reverend Horton Heat and part Soundgarden. Check this out man, you're gonna love it. ... "Punk Junkies," rocks pretty hard, but something tells me that their live show is that much better. It's good to hear some local boys bring it back in a big way."
- Vail Daily
"High-quality swagger with standout playing and attitude." - Colorado Music Buzz
"Hemi-powered guitar riffs ... Ass-shaking Caucasians of the world, unite." - Westword
"There's hard throbbing rhythms, heavily distorted guitars and plenty of attitude. Buy this CD if you like to rock!" - RockOnColorado.com
"Simply put, the Funkies are much more than one might imagine. With their wicked delays and loud, liquor-inspired lyrics, the Funkies are beyond your average bar band fare and highly adaptable." - The Metropolitan
"Unique party vibe.....a rock-n-roll funk explosion" - The Daily Sentinel
Instrumentation
Ryan Chrys - Les Paul, vocals, adrenaline explosions.
The Prom King - Bass, vocals, mayhem incitement.
Chris Chance - drums, party propulsion.
P-Sax - saxophone, vocals.
Burning Sensation - keys, turn tables, organ.
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Poster 1
Poster 2
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