Atlanta 3/17/2015 3:43:15 PM
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Atlanta Funk Band, Gurufish is set to rock the stage at South By SouthWest on March 21, 2015

Gurufish from Atlanta, Georgia is taking their “sexy, funky-as-hell, pop music” to one of the largest festivals in the United States. South By Southwest is an annual music, film, and interactive conference, which is held in Austin, Texas. Gurufish will be hitting the stage on Saturday, March 21st at 9:00PM. This is a show that you will not want to miss. Gurufish brings an unlimited amount of energy to the stage, and with an event as large as South By Southwest they are sure to give the crowd an experience that will not be forgotten.

If you haven’t heard of Gurufish, then this is your opportunity to dive deep into what makes the band that was labeled as Georgia’s Best R’nB/ Funk Band in the year of 2014 by the Georgia Music Awards. Jimmy St. James who is the singer/songwriter/producer for the talented eclectic group founded the band. Accompanying him on stage with each performance is Matty Haze on guitar, Juan Woodfork on bass, Steve Dixon on drums, and Eugene Russell IV who plays the saxophone and also does the backup vocals.

This group of guys has grown to create their own provocative blend of pop, funk and soul to create songs that are extremely hard to resist. Gurufish has gained a ton of recognition for their unique sound and high-octane performances. Each time Gurufish hits the stage they perform as a 9-piece ensemble that creates an unimaginable experience for their fans. Few groups can be on stage day in and day out and have the cohesiveness that Gurufish has.

In the past Gurufish has worked with some huge names in the industry such as: The Flaming Lips, LMFAO, Foreigner, Cypress Hill, the Indigo Girls, Meaghan Trainor, The White Stripes, and the P-Funk Allstars. Gurufish will be rocking the stage at South By Southwest in a few days with the hopes of increasing their fan base. Will you be at South By Southwest? If so, you will not want to miss the one of a kind performance that Gurufish will certainly put on. Make sure that you at the Palm Door on Sabine at 401 Sabine Street at 9:00PM sharp.