Biography
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Years Active
1996 – present (27 years)
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Founded In
San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States
Known for their organic, groove-oriented sound, Pennsylvania's Yam Yam emerged in 2016 playing a vibrant, cross-pollinated blend of jazz and funk they cheekily dubbed "junk music." The group earned wider recognition in 2018 with the release of their eponymous debut album.
Formed in 2015, Yam Yam features keyboardist Mike Dempsey, siblings guitarist Tom Fuller and drummer Tyler Fuller, bassist Xander Moppin, and saxophonist Jason Mescia. The members all met while playing in various bands on the Harrisburg bar scene and bonded over a shared love of classic funk outfits like Fela Kuti, and Parliament, well as contemporary acts like Medeski, Martin & Wood, Vulfpeck, and BadBadNotGood. They spent three years building a loyal fan base with their high-energy live shows before issuing their debut album, 2018's Yam Yam.
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