The Get Down Funk Collective Episode #1

The Get Down Funk Collective is an improvisational music series with a revolving artist roster busting offthe chains of musical conformity.  Artist collaboration with no boundaries in the spirit of the jam is the
premise of this series.  Don’t expect to see the exact same band twice.

For Episode #1 and the launch of this series, we have assembled some of Portland’s funkiest
heavyweights with a touch of jam.
 
Farnell Newton – Trumpet
A local funk master trumpeter/producer that toured with Grammy award winner Jill Scott, as well aslegendary bassist Bootsy Collins.  Farnell has graced the stage with Stevie Wonder, Skerik, Lettuce,
Galactic and The Portland Cello Project.

Tyrone Hendrix – drums

He is a drummer, a composer, and a producer.  Tyrone has laid down the rhythm for Prince, StevieWonder, Allen Stone blending elements of funk, jazz and hip hop.

Lyle Divinsky – vocals

From NYC subway performances to becoming the front man and vocalist for Colorado funk powerhouse The Motet, Lyle has performed on some of America’s most iconic stages to include Red Rocks, MSG and
Tipitina’s.

Galen Clark – keys 

Keyboardist, songwriter and producer Galen Clark leads Portland based bands Outer Orbit and TrioSubtonic, and also tours nationally with Sleater-Kinney and Anna Tivel.

Tye North – bass

Portland raised and the original bass player from Leftover Salmon, Tye is fresh off a tour with KellerWilliams and Dave Watts from The Motet.  Tye has toured with super group Comotion, and played withlocal favorites Porterhouse, grammy nominated Danny Barnes and Ducky Pig.  Tye was also a member of
the infamous Zambiland Orchestra and has participated in several Everyone Orchestra gigs.

Kyle Molitor – Trombone

Hailing from Tigard, Oregon, Kyle was a touring member of The Bootsy Collins Rubber Band.  Playing innumerous collaborations with Farnell Newton. Kyle has also played with Joshua Redman, Kelly Finneganfrom The Monophonics and Wynton Marsalis. 

Tate Peterson – guitar

Originally from the bay area, Tate began his music career in Eugene founding experimental jazz rockband, Savitri.  After relocating to Portland he has played professionally with his blues/R&B power trio,The Resolectrics, as well as Big E & The Stomp, Anita Lee & the Handsome Three and Black Dogs of
Skyline.