"Since 2006, Manimalhouse has been bringing gritty, high energy funk and soul music to dance floors around the Pacific Northwest. Combining the sexy, powerful vocals of Reyna Mallare, fresh horn arrangements and non-stop energy, Manimalhouse turns every club into a house party.

Manimalhouse draws inspiration from every flavor of funky soul music. With a stew of covers and originals they combine their influences to create a party atmosphere that leaves everyone in the room feeling better than they have all week. They're like the mix tape you want to throw on at the party of the year just when things are starting to get a little out of control. Manimalhouse has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with The Rebirth Brass Band, Orgone, The Hot 8 Brass Band, Charmaine Neville and Reggie Houston.

Manimalhouse features Miss Mallare on lead vocals, the unstoppable Dave Dernovsek on keyboards, the overwhelmingly handsome Dan Lee on guitar as well as Brody Lowe on backup vocals, Uncle Jeff Tummond on bass, Mark Blanding on drums and the powerhouse horn section of Wes Luttrell on trumpet and Reid Neuman on saxophone."

Ferry Ultra and the Homeless Funkers bring back the feel-good party vibe of late 70's/early 80's R&B on their self titled 2012 LP with a help from an excellent crop of emerging and legendary musicians. The unit manage to bring a masterful touch on production and arrangement in reviving a classic sound, taking their own approach in the new age by merging elements of Soul and Jazz for a vibrant collection of fast-paced dance grooves and slower love ballads. The vocal features are very memorable with legends such as Gwen McCrae, Roy Ayers and Kurtis Blow adding their unmistakable presence to the music alongside contemporary talents that might have you looking twice at the album credits.

Prepare to move as "Ferry Ultra and the Homeless Funkers" touches a nostalgic vibe and dancefloor energy of the past with a strong collective of contemporary talent of production and songwriting.