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#51: Gramps The Vamp

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Gramps The Vamp began as several college buddies rehearsing groovy funk lines for a one-time Halloween party. The festivities kicked off, and their electrifying performance hooked the audience and members themselves. Now several years in, the band is one of Chicago’s foremost “doom-funk” acts.

What is “doom-funk”, you ask? To my ear, it’s a combination of classic basslines, crisp horns, and move-inducing beats with dark, 1960’s-styled lyrics. Think of how Scooby Doo was scary, when a thunderstorm at night frightened you, and you’ve got the right idea.

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