Crowbar is out now – the penultimate single before our new album FUNKOPIA drops on October 3. This release is a collaboration between Redtenbacher’s Funkestra, Horn House and the Masterlink Sessions, reflecting the spirit of creative partnership that has driven Funkestra for three decades.
The Music
Crowbar is a muscular, New Orleans–inspired groove that blends burning solos, raw energy and tasty funk riffs. The track features Carter Arrington delivering a raucous guitar solo, Ross Stanley setting fire to the Hammond, and Horn House (Nichol Thomson & Tom Walsh) powering the brass section with their trademark oompf.
The Story
The tune began life as Jive Detector – a phrase taken from Dr John’s autobiography Under a Hoodoo Moon. It briefly travelled via Major Arcana before James Welch at Masterlink Productions nicknamed it Crowbar. The name stuck, perfectly capturing the tune’s energy and drive.
Musicians
- Carter Arrington – guitar
- Stefan Redtenbacher – bass
- Tony Remy – guitar
- Ross Stanley – Hammond
- Mike Sturgis – drums
- Horn House – horns (Nichol Thomson & Tom Walsh)
Production Credits
Produced & arranged – Stefan Redtenbacher
Horn arrangement – Nichol Thomson & Tom Walsh (Horn House)
Filmed – Leo Mansell
Recorded & mixed – James Welch (Horns recorded by Tom Walsh)
Studio assistant – Tyler Davies
Mastered – Tim Debney
Artwork – Neil J Hart
Photography – Rob Blackham
Label – RSB Records (RSB29006)
FUNKOPIA Album + UK Dates
Crowbar paves the way for the full album FUNKOPIA, landing on October 3 on RSB Records to mark 30 years of Funkestra.
To celebrate, we’ll also be playing a series of UK live dates this autumn – keep an eye on the website and socials for full details.
Listen Now
Watch, stream or download Crowbar here:
https://artists.landr.com/crowbar-masterlink-sessions
