Ghost-Note
Robert Sput Searight - Drums
Nate Werth - Percussion
Sylvester Onyejiaka and Jonathan Mones - Sax
Xavier Taplin - Keys
Peter Knudsen - Guitar
MonoNeon - Bass
Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi Grammy–winning percussion duo of Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. With an expansive roster of next-level musicians—representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Toto, Justin Timberlake, and more—the band is pushing funk music into the future, building on the uplifting, pioneering foundations laid out by the likes of James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone and infusing their fresh take with tastes of afrobeat, hip-hop, psychedelia, world folklore, and more.
With the release of 2018’s Swagism, Ghost-Note has made their mission clear. The album puts rhythm at the forefront, with irresistible, heavy-hitting beats underlying the group’s wild, rich music. Featuring numerous guest collaborators, including Kamasi Washington, Karl Denson, Bobby Sparks, Nigel Hall, Taz, and others, Swagism showcases the band’s stunning ability to meld and amplify sounds, ultimately adding to Ghost-Note’s sharp, complex collaborations.
Fearless, both in Swagism’s sonic depth and conscious social commentary, the band easily translates this adventurousness in a live setting. Ghost-Note’s live performances are bold and in your face, with the group offering up none of the tight-laced pretenses frequently associated with the band’s jazz roots. Focused on creating seductive dance-able grooves and a contagious feel-good energy, each show is an opportunity to let loose and connect, for both fans and the musicians alike.
After forming in 2015, Ghost-Note has already begun to take the world by storm. The group’s two studio albums—2018’s Swagism and 2015’s Fortified—have earned critical acclaim and popular success around the globe, with both albums hitting the #1 spot on the iTunes Jazz Charts. Furthermore, the ever-growing family of musicians has mounted successful headlining tours in the United States, Canada, and Japan and performed at high-profile international music festivals and events.
• 2017 Grammy win for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for the album Culcha Vulcha, as members of Snarky Puppy
• 2016 Grammy win for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for the album Sylva, as members of Snarky Puppy
• 2014 Grammy Award Winners for Best R&B Performance (Snarky Puppy with Lalah Hathaway)
Mike Gotthard Group
Mike Gotthard - guitar
Szebényi Dániel - keys, vocal
Gudics Martin - bassguitar
Gudics Marcell - drums
An outstanding personality from the young generation of Hungarian guitarists. His musical style consists a blend of blues emotionalism, jazz improvisation, the energy of rock and funk rhythms.
Born to a musical family, he met his instrument in his early years. He got his jazz-guitar artist degree from the world-known Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary. He contributed in numerous appearances in Hungary and spent the the last years on concert tours.
Some of the names Mike has performed and recorded:
Gary Novak, Gergo Borlai, Gary Willis, Anton Davidyants, Scott Kinsey, Federico Malaman, Nicolas Viccaro, Kaz Rodriguez, Alex Hutchings, Per Mathisen, Ben Neill, Dali Mraz, Stefano di Battista, Béla Szakcsi Lakatos, Daniel Szebenyi, Tamas Barabas, Endre Huszar, Luca Kezdy, Gudics Twins, Marton Juhasz... etc.
His first solo album “Intellectual Brutality” was released in 2016, with the contribution of renowned musicians like Gary Willis, Scott Kinsey, Gergo Borlai, Anton Davidyants, Federico Malaman, Tamas Barabas and Daniel Szebenyi. After the release of the record he played several Hungarian and international festivals. His single 9 wheels came out earlier this year in March accompanied by a video clip as a preview of the following record, and was very well received. Currently, he’s working on his newest album, expected in 2022, with the collaborations of Gergő Borlai, Anton Davidyants, Hadrien Feraud, Daniel Szebenyi, Kornél Fekete-Kovacs and the Gudics Twins and many more.