Matt Kampe & The Hub with The New Brew
Matt Kampe And The Hub is an eclectic mix of funk, rock, jazz and soul fused together with extended jams. The first album is composed, and written completely by Matt Kampe, of Jelly, and is performed with a live band. This band’s constant members include Matt Kampe and Lady Cali from their jazz/funk duo “Lady & the Kampe”. Matt Kampe plays guitar, various horns, keys, and bass in this project. Jager Soss is the primary drummer and rotates with Henry Thomas and some others. Darian Cunning, Mike Piercey and Matt Kampe all alternate on bass and guitar parts throughout each live show. Matt and Cali sing lead on vocals, while Jager and Darian also sing a couple tunes. The album draws from D’Angelo, George Harrison-esque guitar solos, and New Orleans vibes at times. Expect to dance, and always be surprised.
THE NEW BREW
On one fateful day in September 2022, The New Brew came to life when seven musicians joined forces. They aimed to create music with two simple yet daunting goals: make it fresh, and make you dance! Based out of Hartford, CT, The New Brew came together at the Hartt School of Music. With such talent and drive, they hope to become influential in the funk/soul/soul-pop scene and for their melodies to find their ways into everyone's life. They each have a unique musical background that synergizes into a new sound, something with a nice body and lovely flavor notes that you can enjoy every single day.