Paul Reed Smith Band is a band of high-level musicians who are friends and have “locked” together recording and performing a new kind of groove with its roots in Baltimore funk, DC go-go and New Orleans swing.

Featuring members of Paul's 'Eightlock' project - the excitement around this “3 drummer groove” is contagious. The band’s first CD was released in December of 2023 to critical acclaim and European tours are planned for Spring/Summer 2025 with personnel drawn from the following incredible 'Eightlock' musicians;

Mia Samone- “Must hear” new Baltimore voice
Gary Grainger- Bass, John Scofield/George Duke/Bill Evans
Greg Grainger- Drummer, Whitney Houston/Acoustic Alchemy/Kim Waters.
Dennis Chambers- Modern Drummer Hall of Fame; Santana/Parliament-Funkadelic
Ju Ju House- Drummer, Chuck Brown/EU
Michael Ault- Renowned Washington D.C. guitarist
Bill Nelson- Baltimore guitarist and singer
Paul Reed Smith- World-renowned guitar maker/guitar player

A video outlining the band’s live talents is complete and displayed on a John Mayer song, “Last Train Home.” Paul Reed Smith Eightlock and team are excited as the recordings “jump out of the speakers” and live sounds like guns/fireworks going off. By the way, if you haven’t had the chance to see Mia sing live, she’s a must-have.

Funkgurus are delighted to represent the Paul Reed Smith tour during their planned tour of Europe in 2025.