FUNKY LAMPSHADES

Funk / Soul / Fusion | Gulf Shores, AL

Band Members:

Austin Thompson – Guitar / Vocals

Elliot Hernandez – Bass / Bass Synth

Andre Heard – Drums

"Funky Lampshades is a high energy blending a fresh take on funk, soul, and fusion into a groove rich sound that’s as infectious as it is undeniable. Based out of Gulf Shores, Alabama, they’ve built a loyal following across the Southeast and beyond with their tight musicianship, genre transcending jams, and live shows that leaves no dance floor untouched. Known for their tight rhythms, fiery jams, and a whole lotta soul, this band doesn’t just play music, they bring the party."

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Notable Performances & Rotations:

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Headlining Shrimp Festival 2026 ( estimating 325,448 people in attendance)

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 French Quarter Festival- New Orleans, LA (1 million people in attendance)​

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Delta Hot Tamale Festival - Greenville, MS  (30,000 people in attendance)

Le Bon Temps Roule – New Orleans, LA

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Druid City Arts Festival - Tuscaloosa, AL (20,000 people in attendance)

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Mullet Toss at Flora-Bama – Orange Beach, AL (30,000 people in attendance)

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House of Blues – New Orleans,  LA

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The Free Man- Dallas, TX

Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL

The Handlebar – Pensacola, FL

The Green Parrot – Key West, FL (During Boat Race World Championship weekend)

The Camp – Huntsville, AL (Wide Spread Panic After Parties)

The Beach Bar – Virgin Islands (During Jam Fest)

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Sigma Nu During Iron Bowl 2025- Auburn AL

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They are currently on roster with The Music Garden booking agency for college circuit shows and weddings.

Shared the Stage With:

Afroman, Big Something, George Porter Jr., Isaac Eady (Tedeschi Trucks Band), Chris Spies Jr. (Marcus King Band), The Snozzberries, Cowboy Mouth, Boukou Groove, Grits and Greens, Royal Horses, Holly Rock, Bakey’s Brew, Lee Yankie (Honey Island Swamp Band), Mel Knapp (Beverly Joe Scott, John Hall (Red Clay Strays), and more.

Latest Release:

Their latest single “I Don’t Want Your Money” and accompanying EP were co-produced by John Hall (Red Clay Strays) and Maison Faulk (bassist for Justin Jeansonne), delivering a fresh yet timeless sound that highlights their signature groove.

If you like artist like Stevie Wonder, Prince, D'Angelo, Vulfpeck, The Meters, Lettuce, Cory Wong, Louis Cole, Anderson Paak, Thundercat, Jon Cleary, The Snozzberries, Billy Cobbham, Umphrey's McGee, you'll love Funky Lampshades!