Originating from Cleveland, Ohio, this dynamic and diverse 5-to-8 piece ​live instrument hip-hop group sees no boundaries between the languages of neo-soul, hip-hop, ​jazz and the jam band scene. With members now spread across the globe, the band remains active in Cleveland with regular live band performances while cooking up new tunes of varied flavors in the studio. The band is comprised of childhood friends and friends of friends who've found their way to each other, fitting as well as contributing to the band's blend of musical languages. Thanks to modern interconnectivity, the band can write & record in Cleveland while collaborating between Ohio and Israel. An Uptowne Buddha performance is an experience you don’t want to miss: you are sure to be up on your feet, experiencing a wide range of sounds that will leave a lasting impression. Vance Coles – Emcee Frank Walton – Trumpet / Keys / Beats David "DP" Pritchett – Keys / Beats Derrick "CooleyHigh" Cooley – Drums / Vocals Sam Terkel – Guitar / Mixing Dylan Waters – Bass Guitar Jevaughn Bogard – Tenor Sax