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Live video from Icehouse in Minneapolis

"Shane shows great energy on the sousaphone. He shows up to every performance ready to put on a show, whether it's the blasting low notes, or his eagerness to jump up and down while wearing the sousaphone. It's unusual to find such a display of energy from somebody carrying so much weight on their shoulders." - Kay Anderson (San Fransisco Symphony)

You can film vertically with a GoPro and it’s completely legal #minneapolismusic #trombone
Who recognizes this banger that we’re playing at our next show? @icehousempls @shanenormancox #minneapolismusic #minneapolis
Who’s bought their tickets? Link in bio for Funky Spuds Minneapolis debut. April 18th 8pm @trumpetbandofficial @icehousempls #minneapolismusic #twincities #minneapolisart
It’s happening! Funky Spuds live for a very special comeback show. Come for the band, stay for the ✨memories✨ @davidfeilymusic @shanenormancox @frankymoscow @pistolpetesuttman @trumpetbandofficial @icehousempls #minneapolismusic #minneapolis
It’s happening! Funky Spuds live for a very special comeback show. Come for the band, stay for the ✨memories✨ @davidfeilymusic @shanenormancox @frankymoscow @pistolpetesuttman @trumpetbandofficial @icehousempls #minneapolismusic #minneapolis
2023 was the return of the brass! We got in the studio with original music and arrangements from new band members. We’re stoked to make 2024 even bigger. Live shows and even more new music! Thanks to everybody that helped make these releases ou
2023 was the return of the brass! We got in the studio with original music and arrangements from new band members. We’re stoked to make 2024 even bigger. Live shows and even more new music! Thanks to everybody that helped make these releases our biggest yet and we hope to see you at a show soon! #minneapolismusic #trombone #trumpet #tuba
If you want to destroy my sweater #trombone #tinybone #weezer
Christmas music for depressed millennials
A shuffle but the bass is a wind bass #minneapolismusic #tuba
You can film vertically with a GoPro and it’s completely legal #minneapolismusic #trombone
Who recognizes this banger that we’re playing at our next show? @icehousempls @shanenormancox #minneapolismusic #minneapolis
Who’s bought their tickets? Link in bio for Funky Spuds Minneapolis debut. April 18th 8pm @trumpetbandofficial @icehousempls #minneapolismusic #twincities #minneapolisart
It’s happening! Funky Spuds live for a very special comeback show. Come for the band, stay for the ✨memories✨ @davidfeilymusic @shanenormancox @frankymoscow @pistolpetesuttman @trumpetbandofficial @icehousempls #minneapolismusic #minneapolis 2023 was the return of the brass! We got in the studio with original music and arrangements from new band members. We’re stoked to make 2024 even bigger. Live shows and even more new music! Thanks to everybody that helped make these releases ou
If you want to destroy my sweater #trombone #tinybone #weezer
Christmas music for depressed millennials
A shuffle but the bass is a wind bass #minneapolismusic #tuba

Here are some places we’ve performed

Empress Theater - Vallejo, CA

Boom Boom Room - San Fransisco, CA

Impulse Room - Walnut Creek, CA

Ivy Room - Albany, CA

Palmer’s Bar - Minneapolis, MN

Icehouse - Minneapolis, MN (most recent headlined ticketed event, 60 tickets sold)

Turf Club (opening for McNasty Brass Band) - 198 tickets sold

Who we are:

Shane Cox & The Funky Spuds bring a fresh groove to the Twin Cities scene in their mission to elevate the sousaphone and brass-driven music. With a sound that fuses jazz, funk, and a little New Orleans swagger, the band unites some of Minneapolis’ top jazz and funk talent: David Feily (BZ3 Organ Trio, Rhythm Street Movement) on guitar, Pete Suttman (Dr. Mambo’s Combo) on drums, Frank Merchlewitz (Your Smith) on keys, Andrew Gillespie on percussion, and Ryan Freitas on saxophone. Frontman Shane Cox anchors the group with his dynamic work on trumpet, trombone, and sousaphone. The band draws inspiration from a diverse array of genres with bands like Vulfpeck, Too Many Zoos, and Trombone Shorty.