Cinnamon Toast Funk
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Cinnamon Toast Funk plays funk with a twist of indie pop
Cinnamon Toast Funk plays funk with a twist of indie pop–familiar and classic, quirky and fresh. They boast a sound that’s equal parts Sly & The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Bill Withers, mixed with a touch of the modern pop those artists inspired. They released their debut full-length, Feels Much Better, in March of 2010 independently, to a devoted fanbase in the Lower Mainland. They’ve been compared to the Philosopher Kings and Wide-Mouth Mason–quirky, funky, and danceable, but they are definitely their own thing.
Originally started as a joke by drummer Adrian Peters and keyboardist Bryan Binnema, the band quickly found legs as a serious act with a wry sense of humour when they added vocalist Harrison Mooney and bassist Jason Vander-Hoek. The fast friendship, combined talent, and instant chemistry of the four gave the band some serious legs, and within four months, the band had written enough material for a full-length album and all-night sets. Along the way, Aaron Dahl joined as lead guitarist, and Mike Michalkow threw in his hat as an additional percussionist.
Like their idols, Cinnamon Toast Funk are tireless workers and energetic, consummate musicians that love to have fun on stage. Their live show has earned rave reviews and, even without representation, they have been performing nearly a show a week since they debuted in June of 2009, many booked through positive press and word of mouth. It seems that funk music is never an inappropriate choice, and Cinnamon Toast Funk have performed in clubs, churches, pubs, prisons, backyards, basements and banquets, helping people find the dancefloor on every occasion.
