A new era of razor-sharp funk and disco has emerged thanks to Scottish band High Fade, who are on a meteoric rise.
With millions of views on their unstoppable instrumental track ‘Sharpen Up’, they have acquired a legion of fans since their inception, including music heavyweights Jack Black, Cypress Hill, Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple, and Brad Wilk from Rage Against The Machine.
And now, they will bring their musical prowess to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, September 9 as they fuse the old-school soul and Motown influences of John Legend and Barry White with the classic rock of bands like Kiss and Motley Crue.
Forging together this myriad of concepts, High Fade can take you from up tempo rocking funk to a slower pace and back again in one track.
The electrifying combination of Harry Valentino (guitar/vocals ), Oliver Sentance (bass ) and Calvin Davidson (drums/vocals ) are at their peak when playing in front of a live audience.
They’ve developed their style through street shows and busking, their unmatched synergy as a three-piece band setting them apart, in a genre often dominated by larger ensembles.
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Edinburgh, they've crafted an exhilarating original sound that comes to life during their powerful performances.
High Fade's shows are an immersive experience, an up-close-and-personal spectacle that leaves audiences in awe, with furious electric guitar riffs and lightning speed percussion.
Remarkably, they've captured the attention of their global audience within a short time frame, starting their musical journey in mid-2018.
This success can be attributed in part to their proactive use of grassroots promotion and launching their own label, RPN Records.
To this end, High Fade have applied the power of social media to capture the magic of their performances, creating multiple viral moments for their tracks ‘Sharpen Up’, ‘Burnin’, and ‘Burnt Toast and Coffee’.
Since then, they've played over a thousand gigs, showcasing their relentless dedication to creating modern rhythmic grooves, funk and soul.
Not only that, they delve into the realm of electronica, forging a tangible connection to the dance music scene with club ready interpretations of their work through their own official remixes.
With a jam-packed gig diary, a US tour on the horizon, and endorsements from renowned brands, High Fade show no signs of slowing down.
As they aptly describe, "High Fade doesn't work unless there's a crowd, a dance floor, and people that want to get down."
Catch High Fade in action, before they embark on their US dates, at Monroe’s Live on Dominick Street on Saturday, September 9 from 11pm. Tickets cost €10 and are available from monroes.ie
