Calumet

About

Calumet was formed in 2001 by Eric Mobley and Jason Mitchell out of their love for classic funk and soul. Their first album, Retro Energy (2002), staked out a unique sound, and the band was a presence in Phoenix for years, playing shows with Kool & the Gang, Al Green, & George Benson. After a 9 year break, Calumet has been reborn and is once again bringing the funk to Arizona and beyond. The new songs reflect the social and political turmoil that has fallen on the nation. Eric and Jason's songwriting draws from the greats, but isn't afraid to do its own thing. Their recent album, "Life in Transition", contains 9 very different tunes, and delves into personal and social conflict. There are nods to JB, P-Funk, Hendrix, Sly, and others, but Calumet brings flourishes of jazz, blues, rock, gospel, and Latin influences as well. Numerous new singles, plus some gems that were previously unreleased have been issued since 2020. The band is actively writing and recording music, and further pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a modern funk band. For more info on Calumet, plus song lyrics and credits, please visit our website: www.calumetband.com. You can reach us directly at calumetbandaz@gmail.com, facebook.com/arizonafunk, or on instagram @calumetbandaz.

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