Close Encounters of the F.U.N.K. featuring Smelloship.+ Brothership (members of Lionyls)
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street/ Byward Market, Ottawa, Ontario
Close Encounters of the F.U.N.K. featuring Smelloship.+ Brothership (members of Lionyls)
Smelloship
In early 2023, a Monster of Funk rose from the Ottawa River with one goal in mind: to bring southern-soaked funk n' soul to the people. This 6-piece band plays original instrumental music that will rouse a stinkface of admiration from even your most uptight friends.
Smelloship released their debut EP in Feb 2024, which has since seen radio play around the world. From being played on CBC's All in a Day and Saturday Night Jazz shows, to opening for Parliament Funkadelic, Smelloship has been off to a great start.
Here's what people have to say: "Bringing a little more grit to Ottawa’s funk-jazz scene, Smelloship deliver the goods on their latest LP. With plenty of tones that play on greats like The Meters and Herbie Hancock, this record really finds its grooves fast and lets them jam." - Ottawa Life Magazine
"A funky soul-infused instrumental recording from Ottawa-based band Smelloship, a six-piece ensemble, and you can hear each one clearly but none overwhelms the other." - Apt613.ca
Brothership are a new band with members from The Lionlys
https://thelionyls.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJJusfX1Yt8&list=RDEM-BiRXTss5yU2EwDUQ_eE7g&start_radio=1
About: https://www.smelloship.com