EMEFE / Noble Savage May 31, 2013

Miles Arntzen, drummer for Antibalas and Superhuman Happiness, created EMEFE in 2009. Arntzen was inspired by the music of Fela, who used his music as an escape from confrontation against the Nigerian authorities. The band’s motto, “Music Frees All," birthed the name EMEFE, who use their music to fight the inner authorities we put upon ourselves. EMEFE’s sound consists of a four-piece horn section, a drummer, a bassist, two guitarists, two percussionists, and a keyboardist. Dubbed “one of the Big Apple’s best live acts” by SarasotaDay.com, EMEFE has been called to support Passion Pit, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Antibalas, Rusted Root, and more. Members of EMEFE have played with artists such as Antibalas, the Fela! Musical, J.D. McPherson, Charles Bradley, Asphalt Orchestra, Budos Band, Lenny Pickett, Medeski Martin and Wood, Superhuman Happiness, Grace Weber, and many more.

Noble Savage is a mash up of virtuoso musicians from Boston-based jam bands. Different members of Noble Savage are also members of Spiritual Rez, Effective Dose, Rapplesauce, and Philly-based dub/rock trio Among Criminals. Noble Savage plans to leave its mark on Boston's thriving local music scene.

Official Website: http://berklee.edu/events/emefe-noble-savage