Lead Vocalist: Angel James Angel James brings the stylings of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and Stevie Wonder to life as lead vocalist for FunkTownPDX. She began singing at an early age and fell in love with the message, energy, and fun that music brings. Angel is a singer/songwriter that has lent her vocals to a number of stage plays and professional recordings. Whether its soul, funk, gospel, rock, jazz, or country, Angel performs various genres of music oh so well.

Guitar and vocalist: Aric Keith Aric began making music in high school, singing in the choir and arranging songs with his friends for local performances. For the past 25 years he's played in local bands as a guitarist and singer. Now in Funktown PDX, Aric gets to apply his love of guitar and vocal harmony

James Garrison has been playing saxophone professionally for over 10 years with various big bands, jazz combos, and rhythm and blues bands. He started his tutelage at University of California Irvine under Jerry Pinter and Key Akagi and continued to gain professional knowledge for several years while playing with Carnival Cruise lines. Finally settling down in the Pacific Northwest James has played at many of Portland’s long standing jazz and blues venues while also subbing with touring indie and rock groups. James is excited to be a part of Funktown PDX as it’s great lineup of musicians always brings funky tunes and great energy to every gig! — with James Garritson.

Bass Guitar and backup vocals: Nicole Carlon lays down the groove on bass and background vocals. Nicole was with the Chris Loid Band playing bass and vocals for four years before she became part of Funk Town PDX. Nicole also had her own groups such as “Niki and the Other Guys” playing up and down the west coast. — with Nicole Carlon.

Keys: Suzan Garau Suzan, on keyboards and backing vocals, brings a varied background, including contemporary Christian, rock, classical, and a passion for music education. Along with her vocation as a piano and music instructor, she’s having a great time working with the talented Funktown musicians and playing lots of funky tunes. — with Suzan Hayes Garau.