On Monday, December 15th at 3:35pm, Ears of Maize airs a recent talk with Sergio Rios of L.A. based funk // soul group, Orgōne, ahead of their shows in SF on December 18th at The Independent and in Santa Cruz at Moe’s Alley on December 19th.
Orgōne has been a pillar of West Coast soul music, maintaining an unmissable touring presence for more than a decade. The group’s arresting intensity, impeccable playing style, and undeniable, irresistible chemistry have earned them the reputation as one of the tightest bands of the modern era. Drawing on multicultural influences of Afrobeat, Southern soul, psych-rock, and raw funk, Orgōne creates a unique, transporting experience that feels untethered to any single place or time.
Their live show captivates audiences and packs dance floors—whether it’s on sold-out headlining tours; sharing the stage with The Roots, Al Green, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, and Galactic; or appearances at festivals like Bonnaroo, New Orleans Jazz Fest, High Sierra, Bear Creek, and Jam Cruise.
“We can’t wait to share Orgōne’s music live again in our home state,” says Sergio Rios. “This run of shows is special for us—it’s a chance to reconnect with our fans and celebrate the music we’ve created together, a chance to cut loose & do what we’ve cultivated for so long. We’re revved up and will be fresh off a European tour with Say She She…definitely ready to bring the heat and put on a high energy Orgōne show, ready to fire up the dance floor.”
