Gurufish Information

"Sexy, funky-as-hell, pop music" is what critics are saying about Gurufish (Ear Magazine). Electrifying audiences everywhere with their own provocative blend of pop, funk and soul, Atlanta's Gurufish is best known for their high-octane live show, fueled by irresistible melodies wrapped around hypnotic, gritty, funky grooves. After a great start to the year with a sold out showcase at SXSW, Gurufish was listed by PASTE Magazine as one of the 25 Georgia Bands You Should Listen to Now. They were also honored with the distinction of being recognized by the GA Music Awards as Georgia's Best R'nB/Funk Band and recently appeared as featured performers on the WB network's "The Originals". Founded by singer/songwriter/producer Jimmy St. James, Gurufish performs live as an 8 piece ensemble with Matty Haze on guitar, Steve Dixon on drums, Trey Williams on bass, Jenn Beierle on keys, Eugene IV on sax and backing vocals and a full horn section. They are currently playing dates in support of their critically acclaimed. underground classic,"Mohair Supreme", while recording and preparing for a new release in 2019. Gurufish has shared the bill with such prestigious acts as: Meaghan Trainor, Boyz II Men, Parliament-Funkadelic, The Brand New Heavies, Mother's Finest, Nikka Costa, Derek Trucks, The Flaming Lips, Galactic, Cypress Hill, Ghostland Observatory, P.M. Dawn,The Spin Doctors, Colbie Caillat, The White Stripes, LMFAO, KC & the Sunshine Band, The Isley Brothers, and Foreigner just to name a few.