A modern neo-soul big band whose style reflects our digital zeitgeist

Meme Wars - modern culture of non-stop information transfer influences this set of songs flowing, one style into the next, mirroring the chemistry of this eclectic band.

Funk, Fusion, Neo-soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop influences creatively interwoven in a unique sound.

Steph Russell – Vocals/Composer, Ellen Mara – Vocals, MC P Smurf – Rap, Yutaro Okuda – Guitar, Chris Fields – Percussion, TBA – Drums, Dave Quinn – Bass, Jason Bruer – Alto Sax, Karl Lawskowski – Tenor Sax, Simon Ferenci – Trumpet, Gavin Ahearn – Keys/Composer

Future Shock draws inspiration from the early jazz/funk greats of the 70’s, the likes of Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, The Brecker Brothers, Weather report and John Scofield to name a few.
With an impressive lineup of Sydney’s most accomplished players, their aim is to bring the funk with unique originals and inspiring improvisation.

Drums  - Simon Ashton (Banana, featuring Sean Wayland, Lily Dior, Cameron Undy)

Bass  – Pete Gray (John Cleary USA, Andy Firth, James Morrison, George Golla, Barry Leef)

Sax  - Karl Laskowski (Mike Nock Trio+, James Muller Trio, Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra, Jonathan Swartz, Frances Madden Cameron Undy, Meme Wars)

Keys  – Gavin Ahearn (Jon Irabagon, Ingrid Jensen, Tina Harrod, Adrian Mears, Meme Wars)

Guitar - Feliz Lalanne (Funk Engine, Arcing Wires, The Emma Stephenson Quartet)

7pm Doors 🍷 
8.30 Bands

$30+bf entry includes a meal
$25 +bf conc with meal

Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar is COVID Safe venue ✅