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SUNDAY BLUES at The Spar is brought to you by The Spar Tavern in association with DHudson Productions.This week we have: DR. JOP FUNKIN' SHOP
Michael Jaap brings his kickin' band consisting of Dean Reichert, Josh Donald, Jim Pribbenow & Michael Jaap (Dr. Jop) to The Spar for a great night of music.
ABOUT DR JOP FUNK SHOP BAND:
This is one of the Seattle area's, PREMIER PROFESSIONAL BANDS featuring top-internationally-acclaimed musicians from around the Northwest. When NOT on the road or in the studio, they are performing for standing room audiences at Corporate Parties, Festivals and "A Room" Venues around the Puget sound region. With MANY years of PROFESSIONAL experience, together they strive to create the perfect atmosphere for all shows/events. They take pride in their craft. From rock, to funk, to blues, to jazz, to R&B, and a little country, these musicians love doing it all.
Funk Shop is a FOUR TO 10 - piece band that CAN expand to the INDIVIDUAL client needs. They can accommodate any venue's needs TOO. Funk Shop's PREMIER musicians utilize TODAYS STATE OF THE ART equipment, execution, precision, passion, and emotion!
STANDING ROOM ONLY shows are common for this band. They bring their own unique influences that culminates to create this incredibly tight, HIGH ENERGY and AMAZINGLY UNIQUE SOUNDING, “Dr Jop Funk Shop.” From rock, to funk, to blues, to jazz, to R&B, and EVEN a little country, these musicians love doing it all. You will be begging for more at the end of any evenings show.
THE REGULAR MEMBERS OF DR JOP FUNK SHOP INCLUDE:
W MICHAEL “Dr Jop” JAAP – keyboard, vocals, bass, comedy, & leader
Michael is an American Career Musician/Entertainer known by his peers as a “Musician’s Musician!” He is also the leader of Funk Shop. Mike has performed for standing ovation/room audiences since the beginning of his career. Being a 1st call studio musician, he has been requested by jazz greats Eddie Harris, Stanley Turrentine, Ernie Watts, Larry Coryell, Chuck Bergeron, etc.
Mike has performed and recorded with such blues and R&B legends as Jonell Moser, Elvin Bishop, Lee Oscar, B.B. King, Robert Cray, The Temptations, The Neville Brothers, the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown and more. He has remained at the forefront of the Seattle music scene performing/recording with such great bands as Danny Ward and Reality, Alive and Well, Dr. Funk, Darren Motamedy AND Motoready, Michael Powers, Korla Wygal, The Reputations, which featured the legendary performances of Kurt Kolstad, Tim Scott, Rich Dangel and Denny Goodhew, and dozens more.
Mr. Jaap owns Jopier Music Publishing ASCAP, and Jopier Studios which he has produced several albums and soundtracks for video including the PBS award winning Over Washington & Over New England. He has also logged thousands of hours in other studios while recording/engineering/producing and composing for film, commercial jingles, and published works for artists including Jack Rice, Michael Tomlin, Bob Krinsky, Korla Wygal, Michael Powers, Darren Motamedy, Jade Williams, Lightrider, Michael E Williams, Dani Gendreau, and many more.
Drummer JOSHUA "Jay" DONALD is known for his versatility as an onstage performer!
He was born in Los Angeles, where he discovered his love for music. His passion for music led him to Phoenix, where in 2005 he was voted one of the top 50 drummers in Arizona, which gave him the honor of performing for the Queen of England at Wembley Stadium.
He’s played alongside legendary performers, MC Hammer, saxophonist Marion Meadows, bassist Mel Brown, Guitarist Stanley Jordan, & Gospel artist, Crystal Lewis, Kirk Franklin, BB & CC Winans, Yolanda Adams & many more.
Jay’s contribution to live recordings for TV networks has allowed him to be seen on TBN, Daystar, and AZ-TV. Jay’s blending of hip-hop, R&B, rock, pop, jazz, gospel, classic soul/blues, and salsa makes him a fantastic contributor to any band or musical ensemble. His expertise goes beyond the drum set, as he also arranges, produces, and writer.
JOHN “Morty” MORTON – guitar, comedy
John is a life-long career guitarist and composer. Morty’s experience ranges from world touring to recording and writing music. This includes decades of performing in the vast studio world as one of THE top-call session musicians.
john has played and recorded with the likes of Abraham Laboriel, Carlos Vega, Jimmy Johnson and Don Grusin.
Creatively mastering a wide variety of musical styles, John has also recorded with artists including (but not limited to) Randy Meisner (Eagles), Boy Meets Girl, Sheena Easton, P.F. Sloane, Michael Tomlinson, Dan Dean, Tom Collier, Danny O'Keefe, The Brothers Four and more “Indy” albums than he can remember, ALONG WITH writing/recording literally thousands of commercials as well as movie scores and tv shows.
John’s guitar performance has moved live audiences with such shows as Legends in Concert and Teatro ZinZanni Seattle and San Francisco, while also performing with artists such as Thelma Houston, Francine Reed, Sally Kellerman, Joan Baez, Darlene Love and Ann Wilson from the band Heart.
DEAN REICHERT -Guitar, vocal is a NW Native. He traveled for several years before settling in the Portland area. From the internationally acclaimed Jazz Fusion Band and album Soft Space, with Jeff Lorber, Chic Corea, and Joe Farrell, to his very own jazz, fusion, R&B, and blues influenced bands and recordings, Dean Reichert has done it all. His flawless technique, and epic vocal ability lends to his unforgettable iconic stage presence night to night.
Most notable, Dean has performed as the musical director of the award winning Margo Tufo Blues Band of Portland. He also recorded post moving to Seattle with Kate Hart on her Grammy nominated album “Lucy Mongrel.” Then spent several years performing with his own bands along with the likes of LJ Porter, and Korla Wygal. He also shared the stage with the likes of Tower of Power, Jackie Payne & Steve Edmonson, Chris Duarte, Bernard Allison, Blood Sweat & Tears, Joey Defrancesco among MANY Others.
NOTABLE QUOTES: "Dean Reichert is an amazing guitarist. His solo technique is blistering with a bluesy soulful approach and he sings in the same soulful way. To top it off he's one of the nicest guys I know. He is truly a world class musician."
Emilio Castillo - Bandleader for Tower of Power
I've seen him play gutbucket blues guitar one night and then the next night swinging bebop. Dean sings and plays a great show with never a dull moment."
Dennis Ellis - Musician, owner of the B# Coffee House, Tacoma.
JIMMY “Greasy” PRIBBENOW – saxes, vocals
Jim’s career started in Tacoma as a session and club musician. He performed with many great local artist's including Little Bill and the Blue Notes, Alive and Well, The Reputations, Etc... While on the road, he fell in love with and decided to settle in Nashville Tennessee where he performed/recorded with all the Premier musicians and studio musicians including Raskall Flatts, Jonell Moser, Roy Clark, Victor Wooten, and The Smoking Section (which is comprised of Nashville's premier session players). In addition to performing, he appeared on countless recording sessions, albums, and published works, including his own jazz project under his own name entitled 'Low Flying Cattle, live at The Swiss...' Jimmy is a world class musician AND brings that huge spirit to the stage every single night.
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The Spar Tavern is Old Tacoma's spot for the best burgers and fish n' chips in town! Always community-minded, The Spar has been a popular destination to hear great live music coupled with delicious food, beverage and a view of Commencement Bay that can't be beat.
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The Spar Tavern, 2121 N 30th St,Tacoma, Washington, United States
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