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Big Ol' Dirty Bucket

Rank #3 Boston, MA Funk / Groove / Hip Hop

50% of sales go to the charity Fender Music Foundation.

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Members: Sarah Seminski, Dave Share, Joe Cesarz, Ryan Green, Brett Badolato, Andy Gerard, Aaron Smith, Rich Houghton, Jim Schunemann, Micah Casey, Matt Oliphant

Sounds Like: George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, Aretha Franklin, The Roots, Alabama Shakes

Label: Big Ol' Dirty Records

Manager: Jason Smith

Bio: Described as "Parliament-Funkadelic meets Aretha Franklin at a Jay-Z concert", Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket entertains with an energetic and engaging stage show that whips the dance floor into a frenzy and leaves every audience member sweaty and screaming for more. The band’s sonic elements pay homage to... See Full Bio

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“Many of these songs are picture-perfect funk that exploits and gloriously revels in all the genre’s most vital tropes– bizarre, cultic invented words; irresistible rhythmic impetus; goofy wordplay; poly-rhythmic foo-fo-raw; interpolated nonsense sounds; wild, one-off guitar solos, and kitchen-sink aesthetics.”

— Francis DiMenno, The Noise Boston

“Wooo! Grab me a fan because this recording is smoking hot!”

— Debbie Catalano, The Noise

"The Bucket is straight nasty funky badass'ness! Its like the Jackson 5 mated with Robert Randolph :) I'm in!!!! Fantastic!!!"

— Damon Moreno / iLA, Founder/Agent, THE INNER LIGHT AGENCY

“As said in the final track, “There ain’t no party like a bucket party cause a bucket party don’t stop” are true words, coming from first hand experience and listening to a funking wonderful debut album. Look for Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket this summer at a festival near you!”

— Pete Mason, Upstate Live

“It’s as if Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket stole the Black Eyed Peas playbook and then perfected it.”

— Funkatopia, Funkatopia

“MIC SMOKE is superbly representative of your overall groove; a clean, sharp laser point of clarified funk and sweetness that reaches deep inside, moves my ass, soothes my soul and brings an unrestrained smile. Thanks for restoring my faith in today’s musicians and cutting through the genre clutter.”

— David Namerow, David Namerow

"[Big Ol' Dirty Bucket] spread their genre-bending brand of funk on thick from front to back, cutting the air like a knife and smoothing it back over again in sweet, sweaty sound.The energy in the room was relentless, through slow, sultry ballads and jump-up-and-down jams just the same."

— Erica Allen, Newsworthy, College of the Atlantic

“The 10-piece band, led by the powerful vocals of Sarah "Lil' Shrimp" Seminski, hit the scene at Boston's infamous Middle East venue, then started performing with heroes from Parliament Funkadelic/420 Funk Mob. They are definitely funky, fun, and cover topics from kickin' Chuck Norris weed to the intricacies of post-breakup sex.”

— Mary Ought Six, High Times Magazine

“I've been mixing live music for 28 years professionally averaging 220-240 bands/year, and i gotta say... BODB brings the funk! Psychedelic, fresh, yet old-school! Superb... I think i have new favorite local band!”

— Tim Briggette, ESP Sound Systems

“Big Ol' Dirty Bucket is a nasty, sweaty, funky experience all its own.”

— Danny Bedrosian - Parliament Funkadelic, 420 Funk Mob, Secret Army, Danny Bedrosian

“All of the album’s tracks are strong and filled with funk front to back. Fans of the Brand New Heavies, Teena Marie, and even Black Eyed Peas will certainly appreciate this offering.”

— Funkatopia, Funkatopia

“Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket really is like a delicious gumbo of music—peppered into the funky soul and R&B are a bit of Latin spice, sweet disco, and salty rap. I can only imagine this band leaves their fans at shows sweating with carefree joy! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, funk lives and breathes here in Massachusetts.”

— Debbie Catalano, The Noise

“It was a good chill that I felt anytime I heard and saw the band "Big Ol' Dirty Bucket". They put the ants in my pants! I feel like and did try to dance!”

— Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton, Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton - - Parliament Funkadelic, 420 Funk Mob

“Soul melodies accompany you while your head is activated at a time from the comfort of your butt and expected to last: begin to dance.”

— Necati Janok, Plak Dükkanı

“When I really wanna feel funky, I put on the Big Ol' Dirty Bucket.”

— Ben "Funky" Askren, Bellator Welterweight World Champion

“If George Clinton and James Brown hold the thrones in the kingdom of Funk, then Big Ol' Dirty Bucket are the keepers of the flame; the defenders of the realm.”

— Fan Email

“...it is so rare that unsolicited demos get more than a few seconds of my attention. This, however, is a sound that it is hitting me right in the pocket!”

— Matty Dread - Assistant Station Manager, WOMR 92.1 FM Radio www.womr.org (Provincetown, MA)

“A category-funk funkicane originating somewhere in the North Shore picked up by the Eastern Bootystream... Of course, we don’t have to tell you what that means. Absolute funktastrophe.”

— J. PAT, The Boston Dig

"The band that’s quickly making a name for itself as a party force to be reckoned with... Those with a working set of eardrums will remember their sound blasting from the stage – deep grooves, a busy horn section, and the soulful vocals of Sarah Seminski."

— Sarah Thompson, Salem Gazette

“It really seems impossible to listen to this 10-piece band’s music and not dance—your body will just involuntarily move whether it be tapping your feet or full-body jammin’. Fabulous percussion, brash and punctuating horns, stingin’ searin’ guitar, tasty bass, and then of course those vocals—wow, those vocals by Sarah “Lil’ Shrimp” Seminski. Sultry, powerful, incredible—and I’m still just talking about the funk, soul, and R&B aspects of the band. Peppered within the funk here and there are hip-hop stylings led by MC Micah “Big Daddy Disco” Casey. I am thoroughly impressed with the musicianship of this entire band.”

— Debbie Catalano, The Noise

“Big Ol' Dirty Bucket brought the house down–and they were the OPENERS!!! A live 10 piece band with a big sound a’la Parliament meets Rick James meets Soulive.”

— Jimmy O', From the Field, Sonicbids Blog

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: New show announced in Salisbury, MA at Splash Liquid Lounge on August 1, 2013 http://t.co/mIJ8nc512J

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Thu
Jul 4

Crocker Park
Marblehead, MA, US | 7:00pm
Crocker Park
Marblehead, MA, US
Thu Jul 04 7:00pm
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Big Ol' Dirty Bucket to headline Independence Day Festival! Also Featuring: 12:00 - Box of Birds 12:45 - Addy & Julia Band 2:00 - Lee Hawkins Trio 6:00 - Squeeze Box Stompers 8:00-10:30- BODB (with break for fireworks display) FREE, ALL AGES! For more details: http://tinyurl.com/d64bwm7
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Aug 1

Splash Liquid Lounge
Salisbury, MA, US | 8:00pm
Splash Liquid Lounge
Salisbury, MA, US
Thu Aug 01 8:00pm
Thu
Aug 1

Blue Ocean Music Hall
Salisbury, MA, US | 9:00pm
Blue Ocean Music Hall
Salisbury, MA, US
Thu Aug 01 9:00pm
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Twundaofficial
Just stopping by to show love....keep up the good work.
Funky Bone
I take my funky hat off to ya, great, great music, movin' groovin' you know, like a sex machine!
Pool Shark
Awesome funk! Check ours out!
Ascent
Absolutely loving your music! Holla!
Bobby McIntyre
Here to say hi and show some support hope you have a great week.
THL
Thanks for the advice! I went to Lunapic and tried it. Mine didn't turn out as cool as yours, but I did end up with a groovy winter theme. Come and have a look if you have a...

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Q: How did you make the cool GIF on your background? Love your group, BTW.

A: Thanks! Go to www.lunapic.com - they have all sorts of great online image editing features, including .gif animation, color changing, transparent backgrounds, etc. I was PUMPED to discover ReverbNation accepts the animated .gifs for backgrounds! Enjoy! And keep it funky!!

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