Bring in da funk, bring in da noise: Nuttstalk ’97

Ben Jones

Nuttstalk. In a nutshell it’s one of the biggest jam fests this state has seen. Featuring over five hours of music, six different groups and several legendary musicians, the concert Sunday at People’s Bar and Grill is guaranteed to have something for everybody.

The Streetwalking Cheetahs, Super 8 and the Skeletones will be performing brief sets, leading the way for John Frusciante (former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Thelonious Monster.

But the biggest draw of the evening is bound to be Trulio Disgracias, which is a coalition of anywhere between 20 to 30 of funk’s most influential artists. These artists include Angelo Moore, Norwood Fisher and Dirty Walt Kibby (all of Fishbone), Arik Marshall, Vicki Calhoun and Frusciante (all former members of Red Hot Chili Peppers), Keith Morris of the Circle Jerks, Amp Fiddler of the P-Funk All Stars and various members of Spearhead, Super 8 and Weapon of Choice.

Trulio Disgracias was formed by Fisher as a scam to get into a Living Colour concert for free. He marched into the promoter’s office and told him that he had formed a great opening band. He eventually got the job and the group turned into one of the biggest revolving door bands of all time.

Flea (bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers), George Clinton, Dizzy Bam Horns (from No Doubt) and members of the Funky Meters and Parliament have all been members at one time or another. The only stipulation is that musicians show up to rehearsals before the show. The group encourages any performer to join the ensemble.

Trulio Disgracias plays funk jams, some of which can be attributed to Sly And The Family Stone, Sun-Ra, Parliament and the Ohio Players. The group throws every performer on stage (which can sometimes reach up to two dozen) in crazy outfits to make funk history with the help of audience participation.

Anyone who wants to sing and dance with some of the greatest funk artists in musical history is invited to attend the concert. Tickets are still available for $10 at People’s Bar and Grill. The all-ages show is slated to begin Sunday 9 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m.