San Francisco's funkiest live act, Mission Players, return to North Beach for an amazing show at Mojito on Saturday, July 12th. It’s sure to be filled with the ultimate funk, blues, rock, jazz and soul. Come on down for some super tasty cocktails and shake it on the dance floor all night long.

Grown out of jam sessions in San Francisco’s Mission District, Mission Players found their core group in early 2001, consisting of: Mike Mulqueen (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Greg Garvey (Bass), Jessie Hiller (Drums), Jason Movrich (Guitar/Vocals) and Erik Mekkelson (Sax). The band’s songs reflect the deep-rooted music of 70s soul and funk and are heavily flavored with influences from Stevie Wonder, James Brown and The Meters. "Our ultimate goal is to produce a high energy live show that makes people need to shake their feet on the dance floor" Mike Mulqueen.

Their 2007 CD release, "Get Back Soul" explores the band's true funk and soul roots. This is truly an amazing CD is sure to be one of your favorites.

The band has recently shared co-bills with the likes of; Irvin Mayfield Quintet, Fareed Haque Group, Robert Walter and members of Galactic. "...the "soul-funk-groove" quintet, whose high-energy live shows have been known to get even beer-clutching wallflowers out on the floor cutting a rug..." Bill Picture, San Francisco Chronicle, Pop Beat.

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