Freeflow, a creative coalescence - a conscious construction of improvised influence. Dynamic rhythm fused with soul, reggae, and rap, this rock and roll groove machine proves “You Can Do Almost Anything…"
For over five years and two albums, Freeflow have been serving up their fusion of funk across Canada, to Mexico, to World Class Festivals, sharing the stage with luminaries such as Toots and the Maytals, K’Naan, Kinnie Star, Big Sugar, and Spearhead. Their electrifying live show offers up ass shakin’ grooves that get the most jaded jumping and has turned many a sold out crowd into frenzied disciples of the Vancouver, Canada based act.
Founders Jason Evans (vocals), Simon Davies (Bass), Reece Worth (Guitar), Ryan Davis (Drums), and Wilson Padmos (Keys) channel up inspiration from such diverse acts as Sublime, Stevie Wonder, The Roots, Jimmy Cliff, and Queens of the Stone Age. With such assorted personal tastes, the mélange is an incredible genre defying mix that continues to motivate the original line up who, in 2004, invited MC E-Spliff to become a permanent member of the group; a savvy move, adding an edge to the urban sound and enhancing the vocal variety something singer Evans welcomes:
“I think it’s great and it adds a whole other dynamic to the band as well. It lets me get on with it by sharing some of the weight. If you’re on stage for hours and hours and you’re getting called up for encores, it’s nice to have someone sharing the load.”
Multiple encores are not uncommon at a Freeflow performance. They are known coast to coast as a ‘must see’ act. When their acclaimed self titled sophomore disc dropped in February of 2005 (Festival Distribution), the release party was lined up by load in time. With so many disappointed fans being shut out of the sold out venue, a ‘CD Release Overflow Show’ was arranged which again left some knocking on the door of yet another packed event. Radio Bandcouver (CFRO 102.7fm) DJ Mark Bignell attests,
“To miss them live is to grossly cheat yourself of easily one of the best live bands Vancouver has to offer."
Not surprising, Freeflow is a hit on the airwaves as well. Campus and community stations across the country embrace the eclectic act who have also been featured and interviewed on CBC Radio (Canada’s national broadcaster.) With plans for a video underway, the band’s positive vibe will soon be flowing with sight and sound.
Listen and watch for Freeflow, music for and of the people, then dance off the dust and sweat the chill.