Larry Fratangelo's "One Nation Under a Buzz" Band featuring Skeeto Valdez (drums), Jeremy Ellis a/k/a Ayro (keyboards), and Pathe Jassi (bass/guitar), was named BEST FUNK BAND in Real Detroit Magazine's "Best of Real Detroit 2007" Readers' Poll. 

"Down on Larned Street in Detroit, there is a growing sensation that is sweeping the city.  Funk has come back with a fury, and it has taken over the Buzz Bar.  Every week, Larry Fratangelo leads the revolution and keeps Real Detroit Weekly readers dancing in the street with his jams.  As far as the man's cred, he is about OG as OGs can come.  Fratangelo, who was once a member of Parliament Funkadelic, brings the house down with his bad-ass funk every Thursday night."  [Feb. 28-March 6, 2007 Real Detroit Weekly]

The One Nation Under a Buzz Band appears every Thursday night at The Buzz Bar, located on Larned near Beaubien, Detroit.

The band plays a mix of Funk, Soul, Afro-Cuban and World Music, using these formats as vehicles to explore their musical pyrotechnics.

The first set features the quartet playing a mix of covers and originals.  The second set finds featured guests joining the band, which range from the best of local to national/international talent, making surprise(d) appearances.  Keep posted for a "Live at The Buzz Bar" cd to be released this Spring on Brother Angel's BAP Records . 

When last call arrives, you will find the room full of excited fans, dancers, musicians -- not wanting the night to end!  Thank God for next Thursday.  See you then! 

Brother Angel