Felonious Groove Foundation, a popular high energy regional band based in Albuquerque, New Mexico USA, lights up audiences across the southwestern US with their low-down sextet-fueled saxophone-jazzed latin funk in the fashions of Santana, Jamiroquai, and Parliament.

F.G.F.'s retro-funk incorporates Latin, hip-hop and jazz resulting in a party oriented, high-octane, unforgettable musical experience. Award winning songwriting, chicken-scratch guitars and turntables, slap bass, 70's breakbeats and punchy saxophones make the Felonious groove.

Felonious Groove Foundation was formed in 2000 by Cali Soberanes and Todd Lovato. The two had played music together in high school and would often sneak into 21 and over bars to participate in Santa Fe local open mic sessions. They decided to start the band shortly after moving to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico.

F.G.F. quickly made it's mark on the scene by winning several "battle-of-the-bands" and relentlessly touring the local club circuit. Influenced heavily by the 70s funk era, Latin rhythms and urban hip-hop, Felonious Groove Foundation quickly became a local favorite, headlining many of the southwest areas largest festivals. The band has also had the opportunity to share the stage with Arrested Development, Fishbone, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Los Mocosos and the B- Side Players.

Felonious has released several albums with Penguino Records including Sixth Dynasty (2003), Paper Tiger (2005), and Fantastic Planet (2009).

Band Members:

Cali Soberanes - vocals, lead guitar
Todd Lovato - vocals, bass guitar, synths
Josh English - drums
Noah Wolters - keys, organ
Chadd James - saxophones
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