"You should see... the Powers That Be!"

Powers That Be are an accomplished band of local musicians who have played on the west coast for over 15 years. Their soulful rock/funk sound fuses eclectic, dynamic grooves with deep jazz /soul/R&B influences, with Latin and world beats rounding out the mix. Improvising is a tangible component of what they share with the audience and they excel at stretching out the funky jams and keeping the crowd moving. With strong, vocally charged songs, and tight arrangements they embrace and transcend the "jam band" label with a host of infectious tunes that shake a roomful of booty.

In 2004, longtime collaborators tenor saxophonist/vocalist Dean Claeys (Sol Americano, Edgar, the Underlings) and bassist Dave Gantenbein (Cosmic Mercy, Ned Evett) started working again some of the Bay Area's best musicians to develop a funky original sound. They recruited the vibe and powerful voice of Judy Padilla to front the group and accomplished guitarist Pat Duffy rounded out the line up. The result of this joining of forces is Powers That Be. In 2007, drummer David Strong and keyboardist Patrick Petzel joined the band to add their taste, style and originality to the blossoming sound.

PTB has threaded a full set of fresh tunes together, while also drawing on the best from a back catalog of original, crowd-pleasing music. They have an infectious sound and many influences that draw on sounds of Stevie Wonder, The Neville Brothers, Galactic, and Medeski, Martin & Wood. They are set to play some select venues after being featured at the Castro Street Fair and the Excelsior Street Fairs in 2004. With hours of original diverse, haunting and driving grooves, they can share the stage with bands in a wide variety of styles.

PTB is:
Judy Padilla - vocals
Dean Claeys - vocals and saxophone
Dave Gantenbein - fretless bass
Pat Duffey - guitar
Patrick Petzel - keyboards
David Strong - drums

Booking:
Matthew Dimond (510) 206-9636br> Dean Claeys (510) 406-0464

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