Brooklyn’s Pimps of Joytime have been making their rounds out West, and made a stop in Fort Collins, CO at The Aggie Theatre on Saturday night for what turned out to be a proper funky dance party. After an opening set from local Colorado act Colony Funk, the Pimps opened their set with “Funky Brooklyn”, letting all in attendance know exactly where they hail from. The Meters-inspired number “Heart Is Wild” is definitely a throwback to another time and deserves multiple listens if you like that dirty soul-funk.

The group, consisting of Brian J (vocals/guitar), Mayteana Morales (vocals/percussion), Kim Dawson (vocals/percussion), David Bailis (bass/sampler), and John Staten (drums) certainly know how to bring the funk, but also bring along hints of pop, electronic dance music sensibilities, as well as Latin and afro-beat influences that elevate their music and allow them to cross genres while appealing to a wider audience. “Janxta Funk” featured a solid percussion jam in the middle of the song that saw the entire band in sync with one another (check out video below).

A Funky Conversation With The Pimps Of Joytime On Music, Brooklyn & More

“Keep That Music Playin'” has a downtempo beat, samples and super sleek, sexy vocals from Brian J, Morales, and Dawson that could easily find itself being grooved to in any dance club around the country. And just as easily as the Pimps bring that dance club vibe, they can deliver that 70’s funk a la Earth, Wind, and Fire on a number like “Body Party” from 2015’s Jukestone Paradise, featuring some sweet falsetto and harmonies. When you have three more-than-capable singers on stage, it helps the music transcend to another level, and this group proves that sentiment.

Pimps of Joytime have a chemistry that is made up of individual talent, funk, infectious dance grooves, excellent vocals, and plenty of sex and swagger that not many groups in the jam and funk scenes display. It is rather refreshing, to be honest, and I’m not going to lie and say I don’t like it. Because I do….I like it a lot.

If you are in the Denver area this week, PoJ are scheduled to open for Galactic, along with BoomBox this Thursday, July 14th at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Setlist: Pimps of Joytime at The Aggie Theatre , Fort Collins, CO – 7/9/16

Set: Funky Brooklyn, Heart is Wild, Long Ride, Blues Wit U, Everywhere I Go, Janxta Funk, Keep That Music Playin’, Cut Off, Street Sound, Jack Stackin’, Body Party, Zydeco

Encore: Dank Janky