Live Music & More

The Fundamental Sound is an Instrumental Soul band led by Producer and Multi Instrumentalist, Dan Klug. This project started as an exploration in music production that listeners can still follow along to on Instagram (@thefundamentalsound) and has grown into 8 releases and gigs in some of the biggest music cities in the USA. While all sounds on recordings are made by Dan, he hires some of the best local musicians wherever The Fundamental Sound is booked so listeners can always expect a top notch blend of Beats, Boogie, Funk and Soul.

Shayla Hernandez is an R&B singer/songwriter from Stamford, CT. Her music is compromised of Soul, Funk, Latin and old school elements. With over 15 years of performing under her belt, she captivates her audience through her soulful vocals and relatable lyric content.

Shayla credits artists such as Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, Selena and Stevie Wonder as her inspirations. She has opened for musical acts such as Jadakiss, Flo-Rida, Tito Nieves and Elle Varner.

Sequel is a high-energy four piece band bridging the past and present of hit music function as the conduit to dance all night long. Sequel’s sound is equal parts nostalgic, dance oriented, and infectious with its soul and melody. With its tight rhythm section, Latin influence, and a flair for the theatrical, Sequel turns every show into a night of fun, song, and dance.

Purveyors of Traditional New Orleans-Style Jazz

The World's Greatest DJ is a high-energy comedy experience blending stand-up, ridiculous songs, crowd interaction, and festival-level hype. Not a concert. Not stand-up. Something worse.

Alex Slomka is a trombonist located in the NYC Metropolitan Area whose work spans big band, jazz, and contemporary ensemble performance.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in trombone performance from the Crane School of Music and a master’s degree in jazz performance from the Purchase Conservatory of Music, where he honed his voice as a performer through intensive ensemble work, improvisation, and collaboration with artists across genres.
Alex has performed with numerous notable groups including The Birdland Big Band and Latin Jazz Big Band, The Stan Reuben Orchestra, and the Dan Pugach Big Band with Nicole Zuraitis, and CeCe Winans.
In addition to a busy performing career, he has recorded with many prominent artists including Debbie Wileman, Anna Wise, The Lemon Twigs, and Harmonic Aggression. Currently a member of the Especially Everyone Ensemble, Alex is known for his versatility, musicality, and collaborative approach, and remains an active performer in the greater New York City music scene.

Kayla Rae is a dark-pop singer/songwriter based in Danbury, CT. She has competed on both NBC’s “The Voice” and ABC’s “American Idol” and she now performs/records full time. Kayla Rae and her guitarist Chris Rubits are so excited to join us for an intimate evening of acoustic live music. You can check out her EP “Sugar Rush” on all platforms, and follow her musical journey on Instagram

Frank and Jim Kovac combine over 30 years of music experience and a craving for originality to create Kovac Brothers. The sound emerges with a courageous style of Rock, with a Country-Jazz Spice! Drawing on their unique experiences the brothers instinctively realized how to work towards making music that had mass appeal but was interesting enough to hold the attention of the most discerning listener. Their first album “Seeing is Believing” revealed a wide range of influences and their new material has displayed this trend with a bit more risk taking. Moreover, their interesting versions of various covers are creative and just fun, ranging from TLC, The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, The Meters, Beyonce, and beyond. For every listener there is always a surprise about to be heard.

Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and all around energetic and engaging performer, Fuzz has enjoyed a successful career as an international touring and recording artist for the past twenty-five years. Most notably with projects he created such as Deep Banana Blackout, Caravan of Thieves and Big Fuzz in addition to touring with the Tom Tom Club and sharing the stage with The Allman Brothers, John Scofield, Keb Mo, Emmylou Harris, Bela Fleck, The Meters, members of Phish, the James Brown band and many others.

Being a creative visionary, Fuzz has been able to blend a variety of styles in each of his projects resulting in a uniquely unified sound and securing his niche on the funk, jam, folk, jazz and performing arts scenes. His latest endeavor, “Fuzz On It” is a culmination of all of these efforts bringing together the essential elements of his past projects while stirring in some island seasoning for a little sunny ‘funk in the sun’. Performances can range from solo acoustic to a large electric band filled with some of the many talented musicians Fuzz has collaborated with over the years. Regardless of the configuration however, the delivery is consistently dynamic, fun, and full of energy. Life is good!

The sibling rock band from Hartford, CT includes Brothers, Steve and Nick, who blend punk rock with heavy blues riffs. The band has been featured alongside acts such as Gary Clark Jr., Johnny Winter, Anvil, Joe Bonamassa, George Lynch, Chris Robinson, James Cotton, Gogol Bordello, Devon Allman, Melvin Seals and JGB, The Mike Dillon Band, Dub Trio, Dopapod and many more. The duo has also been featured on major festival line-ups alongside The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Linkin Park, Motley Crüe, Alice Cooper, Slayer, Iggy Pop and Elvin Bishop.

A long time performer, Zully Ramos has sung on countless stages across the Tri-State area. From theater and cabaret performances around Fairfield County, to being the lead singer of various bands, Zully has trained her voice to cross genres.

Hailing from the corners of CT, Bad Management is here to serve you a heaping portion of funk with a healthy side of rock and blues, and a nice jar of jams to finish it off!

PEAK is a Brooklyn-based Quartet led by guitarist Jeremy Hilliard, a versatile singer–songwriter, that has been performing in its current incarnation since 2019. PEAK's original music, characterized as psychedelic indie funk, draws from influences ranging from Talking Heads, Phish, and the Grateful Dead to Tom Petty and Bright Eyes.

The band's three albums, “Electric Bouquet,” “Choppy Water,” and “Vanishing Skies” highlight PEAK's versatile talents within a range that veers from guitar-driven rock to Americana and melodic indie tunes.

Hilliard's musicianship and lyric narrative style mesh seamlessly with the talents of keyboard master Johnny Young. Friends for many years, the two started writing songs together as the band began to take shape. Blind since age 17, Young has been blessed with a soulful voice and musical talents that help PEAK paint richly detailed, ever-changing visions of color and sound on the stage.

Drummer Kito Bovenschulte and bassist Josh T. Carter provide the flawless beat that moves the music of PEAK through a playlist including a distinctive mix of searing blues rock, high-energy electro funk and moody indie originals.

The band has shared the stage with acts such as Goose, Eggy, Dizgo, Lespecial, Neighbor, Mihali, Kendal Street Company, The Magic Beans, Space Bacon, and many more.