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Orgone
or·gone (ôr’gōn)
noun
1. A universal life force, a cosmic unit of energy, the creative force in nature.
2. Eight souls from Los Angeles who will move your ass and melt your face.

Pronounced with a long second “O,” the Los Angeles band Orgone is dedicated to heavy, raw,
adrenaline-fueled funk and sweat-dripping soul. With a core rhythm section of close friends and
self-taught musicians steeped in local DJ culture, Orgone has spent the last decade expanding
their roster and evolving a sound rooted in old school respect but pulsing with the force of the
new millennium. Orgone has become a staple on the festival circuit while gaining a reputation
among fellow artists as one of the baddest go-to backing bands on the planet. Always evolving
musically and cosmically, Orgone continues to connect with kindred musical spirits throughout
the universe with relentless touring and the upcoming release of their fifth full-length album.
Starting out as an instrumental five piece by friends with a love of funk records, Orgone cut their
teeth putting their own gritty takes on cuts by the Meters, Booker T. & the MGs, Grant Green
and Funkadelic among others. In 2002, the band independently released Orgone, a collection
of tough, stripped-down, funk instrumentals that Relix Magazine called "intoxicating” and that
quickly became a favorite of die-hard, funk fans. Orgone solidified that underground respect in
2006, adding a powerful horn section and releasing their second album, Bacano, a set of all-
original, cold-blooded funk gems in the classic vein of War and Mandrill with improved, warm,
organic production that matched the evolution of the band's sound. The release of their cover
of “Funky Nassau” on both 7” and 12” became a an instant dance floor classic, inspiring a club-
edit by renowned DJ Danny Krivit and paving the way for The Killion Floor in 2007, Orgone's
first full-length album for the legendary Ubiquity Records.
Orgone proved their continued evolution when the critically-acclaimed Cali Fever was released
in 2010. The album was musical chameleon, shifting between West Coast cool, New Orleans
grit, Lagos afrobeat, and heavy Mothership funk, taking, in the words of Dusty Groove
America, “a rough, rugged, and uber soulful live funk vibe into a deeper and even livelier realm!”

Released later the same year, an all-instrumental album The Killion Vaults showcased Orgone's
growing mastery behind the soundboard and why their home studio, Killion, is becoming a
favorite recording site for many acts. Orgone's roster and sound continue to grow with fiery,
Louisiana soul singer Niki J. Crawford adding her powerhouse pipes to the music and sultry
energy to live shows.
And there are ample opportunities to catch Orgone on stage. Touring almost non-stop since
the release of Cali Fever, including 288 shows in 2011 alone, Orgone has evolved into an
incendiary live act, both as a headliner or opening for artists including the Roots, Al Green,
Gil Scott-Heron, Rebelution, Galactic, Ozomatli, Snoop Dogg, Thievery Corporation, Sharon
Jones & the Dap-Kings, Groundation, and Aaron Neville. Whether playing a club show or
slots at national festivals like Bonnaroo, All Good, New Orleans JazzFest, High Sierra, Bear
Creek, SXSW, moe.down, Mountain Jam, Waterfront Blues Festival, Jam Cruise 10 and many
others, Orgone is a live funk juggernaut that can do it all, weaving seamlessly between gut-
bucket nastiness, afrobeat, disco/house, and classic covers, creating a sweaty, dynamic dance
experience.
With their critical success and tight, touring chops, Orgone has become one of the most sought-
after backing bands for studio sessions. The band has flourished in the studio, appearing on the
2011 multiple Grammy winning Cee Lo Green track, "Fool For Love” and major recordings by
Alicia Keys (“Teenage Love Affair, “Wreckless Love”), Estelle (“Pretty Please”), Big Chief Monk
Boudreaux, and Anthony Hamilton. Orgone's musicians have also collectively and individually
toured and played with Booker T Jones, The Pharcyde, Breakestra, Keb Mo, Plantlife, Macy
Grey, Pharoahe Monch, Too Short, Brett Dennan, Slick Rick, and Bun B.
Armed with a new album and a take-no-prisoners live show, Orgone is bringing organic soul
and orgasmic music to a stage near you, continuing their rise on everyone's “Favorite Band” list.
Experience the band that continues to evolve and redefine funk and make a cosmic connection
with Orgone in 2012.