The Nth Power w/ Aniana / 1.27.16 / Star Theater
(Friday) January 27, 2017 - 21:00
Star Theater Portland - Star Theater • 13 NW 6th Ave • Across From Roseland Theater (Map)
31 people attended
DESCRIPTION
$ 12.00 - $15.00 / 21 And Over
About The Nth Power:
Proving that soul music can be exponentially greater than the sum of its parts, The Nth Power is on a mission to share the light. Formed during an impromptu late-night jam at Jazz Fest 2012 in New Orleans, the relentlessly funky and soulful band believes in music as a higher power -- tapping into an energy that is simultaneously sexy and spiritual, with songs that will inspire audiences to dance, groove, make love or just stand there with goose bumps.The quintet hails from diverse musical backgrounds, races and creeds. Female powerhouse Nikki Glaspie was Beyonce's world-touring drummer for five years before she joined Ivan Neville's New Orleans funk outfit, Dumpstaphunk. Bassist Nate Edgar of Groovechild and John Brown's Body perfectly compliments Singer and Guitarist Nick Cassarino who came from the Jennifer Hartswick Band and toured with Big Daddy Kane. Next add West African Master-Percussionist, Weedie Braimah to the mix with his insurmountable world beat rhythms. Finally rounding off the ensemble is the newest and youngest member, Courtney J'Mell Smith who brings his soulful vocals and keyboard abilities to the table.
Tickets:
http://www.ticketweb.com/fb/7026705/dantes
About Aniana:
Aniana has been seen performing in Portland for over seven years with multiple bands, such as Philly's Phunkestra, Ben Darwish’s Commotion, Marv Ellis, Funk N' Roses, Yak Attack, the Asher Fulero Band, Fresh Track, and many others. This band features music written by Aniana herself, hitting an array of genres (roots & dub reggae, rock, soul, and funk) that highlights her vocal prowess and sultry style. Aniana’s band features a stellar lineup of Portland musicians, including Brett McConnell (Shafty, Asher Fulero Band), Jimmy Russell (The Quick & Easy Boys, Boys II Gentlemen), Nick Werth & Dave Dernovsek (both from Yak Attack), and a 3-piece horn section!
