After Funk, Audio Revival

After Funk has been causing a ruckus on the North American music scene with their unique sound and infectiously fun shows since their inception in March of 2011. The Toronto based power-funk group consists of Yanick Allwood (keyboards & vocals), Jaime Rosenberg (drums), Justin Bontje (bass) and Phil Tessis (guitar) who are frequently joined by a horn section and other collaborators. Their self titled debut EP was released in January of 2014 and was mixed and mastered by Alan Evans of Soulive. An increasingly busy touring schedule led to opening spots for groups like Lettuce, Snarky Puppy, Dumpstaphunk, Kung Fu, The Nth Power and Walk Off The Earth. The band was also selected as Electric Forest’s Instrumental Forester and played two sets at the festival where they were featured alongside The String Cheese Incident, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Zeds Dead, Flying Lotus Stephen Marley and more.


Audio Revival is a rock band formed in early 2012 in New York City. Following in the footsteps of the chieftains of the day such as Muse, the Black Keys and Foo Fighters, they seek to uphold the rock institution. Audio Revival's sound is founded on the plethora of influences engrained in them by the music of their formative years and parents' record collections. Through various styles, they leave no stone unturned in their quest to deliver something identifiable yet unparalleled. A strong trio of musicians drives Audio Revival's signature sound. Ben DeFusco mans lead guitar with peerless skill, while bassist Chad Flaherty and drummer Steve Purcell deliver a driving pocket. The three have developed strong chemistry while playing together for the past five years, fueling lead singer Jake Flaherty. Flaherty's powerful voice and high-energy stage presence round out the band, creating a truly unique, powerful quartet.