Huntertones brings people together around the globe with music that is fun, imaginative and fearless. The high energy, Brooklyn-based instrumental band claims more authority than ever as they drive into their 10th year with a focus on collaboration. Huntertones have performed with Snarky Puppy, Vulfpeck, Cory Wong, Louis Cato, Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, Allen Stone, Fred Wesley, and more.
Their latest release, Time to Play features the supreme vocal talents of Akie Bermiss who has become an increasingly prominent first-call musical presence in the Brooklyn music scene. Since 2017 Akie has toured heavily with the hugely popular indy rock band Lake Street Dive. He is well known for his uniquely raucous, guttural and soulful vocals, best described as a delectable fusion of Donny Hathaway and Tom Waits. When layered amongst the power of Huntertones horns & adventurous arrangements, it’s a show that is a social experience and an epic musical joyride.
“Soulful, tasty and groovy. I dare you not to dance or be in a good mood during and after listening to this beautiful music” -Lionel Loueke
“Honest, genuine, skillfully executed music without limitations that is uplifting and cannot be quantified.” -Jon Batiste