Color Red, The Lariat and Paddlefest present!

Eddie Roberts
Eddie’s sound is an integral part of today’s Funk & Soul scene. Eddie has been producing music for over 20 years. Since His first production in 1996, 16 studio albums of The New Mastersounds since 2001, and the launch of Color Red Music in 2018. Eddie’s worked with some of the biggest names in the funk & soul world as a producer, composer and musician, including members of The Meters, Headhunters, Lettuce, Soulive, The Motet, Galactic, MMW, Orgone; co-producing with Nightmares on Wax, Mr Scruff, Kenny Dope, Quantic, Keb Darge; and producing tracks for an endless list of classic bands from Greyhounds, Greyboy Allstars & Robert Walter, Matador Soul Sounds, Reed Mathis, West Coast Sounds; to even outside his comfort-sound to the likes of Leftover Salmon, Lespecial and Disco Biscuits. The list is endless…

Dan Africano
Bassist for Ghost Light, Death by Dub, Elephant Wrecking Ball, Photon, Radon, John Brown’s Body, Denver Reggae Social Club + many more

Jeff Franca
Jeff Franca, who is most known as the percussionist for the world-electronica orchestra, Thievery Corporation. recently launched his new project ETHNO. Franca incorporates a breadth of inspiration from around the globe, from Africa to Asia, South America and the Caribbean. These influences are textured with a kaleidoscopic amalgamation of synthesis, spatial recordings and throttling bass.