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Members:
Jack Stratton, Theo Katzman, Woody Goss, Joe Dart
Based in: California
Based in: Los Angeles
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Vulfpeck is an American funk band formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2011. The band was founded by Jack Stratton, Theo Katzman, Woody Goss, and Joe Dart, who met while attending the University of Michigan’s music school.
In 2011, Vulfpeck was created with the concept of emulating the rhythm sections of old-school studio musicians of the 1960s and 1970s. The band’s name, “Vulfpeck,” was inspired by the German word “Wolfpack.”
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Vulfpeck’s music is characterized by its minimalistic approach, groove-centric funk, and tight rhythm sections. They draw inspiration from the sound of bands like the Funk Brothers, who were the backing band for many Motown records.
2011-2014: Released a series of EPs, including “Mit Peck” (2011), “Vollmilch” (2012), “My First Car” (2013), and “Fugue State” (2014).
2015: Released their debut full-length album, “Thrill of the Arts,” which received critical acclaim for its infectious grooves and musicianship.
2016: Released “The Beautiful Game,” continuing their success and further establishing their unique sound.
2017: “Mr Finish Line” featured collaborations with various artists, showcasing the band’s versatility.
2018: Released “Hill Climber,” which included popular tracks like “Soft Parade” and “It Gets Funkier IV.”
2019: The album “Live at Madison Square Garden” captured their acclaimed live performance at the iconic venue.
2020: Released “The Joy of Music, the Job of Real Estate,” reflecting their consistent output and innovation.
Vulfpeck has gained a dedicated following due to their engaging live performances, viral online videos, and unique marketing strategies.
They have been praised for their DIY approach to the music industry, maintaining creative control, and leveraging platforms like YouTube and Spotify to reach their audience.
Their live shows are known for their energetic and interactive nature, often featuring guest appearances from fellow musicians.
Vulfpeck frequently collaborates with a variety of artists, including Cory Wong, Antwaun Stanley, Joey Dosik, and Charles Jones, among others. These collaborations have enriched their sound and expanded their musical repertoire.
Vulfpeck‘s blend of funk, jazz, and R&B, coupled with their innovative approach to music production and distribution, has made them a standout act in the contemporary music scene.
Vulfpeck is a primarily instrumental band based in Los Angeles, inspired by the classic R&B rhythms of the Funk Brothers, the Meters, and Booker T. & the MG’s.
Mit Peck
The founding members—bassist Joe Dart, keyboardist Woody Goss, former My Dear Disco guitarist Theo Katzman, and keyboardist/drummer Jack Stratton—met at the University of Michigan School of Music in Ann Arbor and formed the band in 2011. Vulfpeck released their debut EP, “Mit Peck,” by the end of that year and continued to release several EPs through 2014.
In March 2014, they conceived “Sleepify,” a clever and unconventional project featuring tracks like “Z,” “Zzzzz,” and the finale, “Zzzzzzzzzz.” The royalties from the mostly nocturnal streams of the ten silent, half-minute tracks funded a short, admission-free U.S. tour in September before the streaming site removed the album. Three months later, they released the single “Christmas in L.A.,” featuring session giant David T. Walker on guitar.
Thrill of the Arts
In 2015, Vulfpeck released their first full-length album, “Thrill of the Arts,” featuring notable guest artists, including Blake Mills. The album reached the Top 20 of the Billboard R&B Albums chart and led to a performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
In 2016, they followed up with “The Beautiful Game,” which appeared on several Billboard charts, reaching number six on the R&B Albums chart. Continuing their streak of self-releases, the band issued “Mr. Finish Line” in 2017, featuring frequent collaborators like Antwaun Stanley and Joey Dosik, as well as James Gadson, Bootsy Collins, and David T. Walker.
Their eighth studio album, “Hill Climber,” was released in December 2018. In August 2020, they released the vinyl collection “Vulf Vault 001: Antwaun Stanley.”
Vulfpeck’s discography includes six studio albums, one live album, four extended plays, seven compilation albums (with two containing all-original material), and one silent album.
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