Wrap up the 3 day Asheville Panic Run at a Hometown After Party w/ Hype Machine, Oso Rey, Marcus White, Destiny Pivonka and MCs from GFE!
Hype Machine is a dynamic looping duo that blends live instrumentation with infectious rhythms, creating a fun, high-energy atmosphere that invites audiences to groove, dance, and lose themselves in the music. The project is driven by the talents of seasoned musicians Josh Blake (guitar, bass) and Marisa Blake (drums, vocals), whose chemistry on stage sparks an electrifying performance. For this special show at One World West on July 26th, Hype Machine adds several “friends” to the musical explorations. Marcus White the keyboard player from Killa Keyz and The Shady Recruits, Destiny Pivonka from jam/funk powerhouse Sneezy, DJ and percussionist Oso Rey from Check Your Head, as well as Cactus, The Foulmouth Jerk, and Adam Strange from the legendary hip-hop group GFE aka Granola Funk Express.
With an emphasis on exploration and improvisation, Hype Machine crafts captivating grooves that evolve in real-time, inviting listeners into a musical journey that’s as unpredictable as it is engaging. Whether it’s through original compositions or reimagined renditions of classic covers, the duo stretches the boundaries of familiar songs, breathing new life into them with their signature blend of rhythm, melody, and layered loops.
Hype Machine’s sound is rooted in a mix of genres, from funk and rock to soul and electronic, ensuring a diverse and always exciting listening experience. Their live shows are an immersive, interactive celebration of sound, where the lines between artist and audience often blur, and the energy is palpable.
To stay updated on their latest releases, live shows, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, be sure to follow them on Instagram @hypemachinenmusic.
Marisa Blake is an Asheville based musician of 20+ years lending her voice to various groups including Free Champagne, GFE, Josh Blake’s Jukebox, The Secret Agency, La Mescla and more! Marisa's current passion project is Hype Machine where she sings and plays drums in a live looping duo with her husband Josh. She enjoys writing her own tunes and sometimes even shares them with the world. They can be found wherever you listen to music.
Josh Blake is a Grammy nominated musician, producer, and engineer with over 30 years of experience. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Josh now calls Asheville, North Carolina his home since setting roots there in 1997. As a musician and producer, Josh uses whatever toys are available, but on stage a guitar is his instrument of choice. He has recorded with and performed in a wide variety of bands, whose styles include hip-hop, funk, reggae, bluegrass, acoustic and rock. In late 90’s and early aughts Josh toured the country from coast coast playing 120+ shows a year with live hip-hop collective GFE. As a guitarist he has become a hired gun, playing with numerous projects both on the stage and in the studio when not playing with one of his many bands. Josh is also the guitar player in the house band for Asheville’s most notable and longest running weekly, The Tuesday Night Funk Jam. Having earned the respect of the city of Asheville for his musical efforts, He was selected by the city’s Downtown Association to organize and orchestrate an “Asheville All Stars” band for it’s annual summer concert series Downtown After Five. As a performer, Josh has has played clubs, theaters and festivals coast to coast, sharing the stage and playing with artists such as George Clinton and The P-Funk All Stars, Warren Haynes, STS9, Kevin Kinney, Marcus King, Lettuce, George Porter Jr., and Mike Gordon to name a few. His discography includes contributions from many notable musicians, such as Sharon Jones, Marcus King, Eric Krasno, Billy Cardine, and Grammy winner Secret Agent 23 Skidoo to name a few.
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