Multi-Grammy Award winning artists Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth take percussion out of the shadows and into the spotlight with their new project, Ghost-Note. “Music is what brought us together, but it’s the spiritual bond that makes us play so in touch with each other.”Īt the core of their vibe is a deviously simple concept – the healing power of Love. “Each one of us is a songwriter, so when we get together, everything becomes much stronger.” Beyond raw skill, however, Glapsie cites a deep spiritual connection as the glue that binds them together. Finally rounding off the ensemble is the newest and youngest member, Courtney J’Mell Smith who brings his soulful vocals and keyboard abilities to the table. Bassist Nate Edgar of Groovechild and John Brown’s Body perfectly compliments Singer and Guitarist Nick Cassarino who came from the Jennifer Hartswick Band and toured with Big Daddy Kane. Female powerhouse Nikki Glaspie was Beyonce’s world-touring drummer for five years before she joined Ivan Neville’s New Orleans outfit, Dumpstaphunk. The quartet hails from diverse musical backgrounds, races and creeds. Formed during an impromptu late-night jam at Jazz Fest 2012 in New Orleans, the relentlessly funky and soulful band believes in music as a higher power – tapping into an energy that is simultaneously **** and spiritual, with songs that will inspire audiences to dance, groove, make love or just stand there with goose bumps. Tickets for the upcoming tour dates are on sale now on the band’s official website.Proving that soul music can be exponentially greater than the sum of its parts, The Nth Power is on a mission to share the light.
Live performances of the unique supergroup have been scarce, until now.
Swagism showcases an evolved sound, elaborating on the sonically powerful and diverse talents of each individual member of the group, and features over 20 guest musicians, including Kamasi Washington, Karl Denson, Nigel Hall, Brandon “TAZ” Niederauer, and many more. This past spring, pair headed back into the studio for the follow-up release, Swagism, which garnered a #1 position on the iTunes jazz charts. After launching their debut record, Fortified, in 2015 to showcase the diverse musical landscape of Dallas, TX, Snarky Puppy cohorts Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth found their identity in the Ghost-Note moniker. (bass), Xavier Taplin (keys), Vaughn “V-Keys” Henry (keys), Peter Knudsen (guitar) and Jonathan Mones (alto sax & flute) alongside Werth and Sput. The seven-piece ensemble is comprised of Dywane “MonoNeon” Thomas Jr.
MONONEON GHOSTNOTE GYPSY SALL SERIES
Following their upcoming October tour-which will take them through major cities across North America including Memphis, TN Chicago, IL Philadelphia, PA Washington, DC Atlanta, GA New Orleans, LA Dallas, TX and so many more–Ghost-Note will head overseas for a series of dates this November.įrom November 5th through the 27th, Ghost-Note will visit 18 oversea cities, with performances in Norway, Switzerland, France, and England, with multiple dates scheduled throughout Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands. and Italy. Ghost-Note, the musical brainchild of multi-Grammy Award-winning artists Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, will make their European debut next fall.