The Settlement is a funk-fusion jam band from Huntington, WV. Cleverly combining rowdy rock riffs, complex jazz harmonies, funky bass lines, dreamy pop melodies, jammin’ reggae grooves and a multitude of diverse world music influences, the eclectic ensemble truly offers something for everyone. Each member has their own unique flavor and contributes to the bands’ vast array of sounds. Each set is different from the last, offering an original live performance that thrives on energy, improvisation, communication and creativity.

The Settlement released their debut album on September 23rd, 2016.

In 2019, the band released four singles. “Surrender”, “Work”, “Possibility”, and “Today”, with their fifth single “Questions” releasing the following year.

In 2021, the band released their most challenging work yet titled “Departures” which explores the more progressive, technical side of The Settlement. They also released a music video for the albums featured song titled “Stars.”

Departures follow up album, “Departures II” released April 22, 2022 and builds onto the progressive side by adding a heavier tinge to the bands sound.

Mountain Music Festival, The Big What?, Mantrabash, Groovin With The Grove, Sweet Land of Liberty Festival, Live on the Levee, Casual Campout, Liv Free Festival, Homegrown Harvest Festival, Vibetime, Kernersville Funk Fest, 9th St Live, Funktafest, Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, The Heap Festival, 9th St Live, WV Food Truck Festival, FestivALL, Sweatstock, Pink Moon, O Fest, CLUSTXR, Shindig, Howlin In The Alley, Pumpkin Fest, Stinkfest,  Blacklight Forest, Portstock, Mighty Mudd Fest, Rails & Ales, and the Huntington Music & Arts Festival.

(KY) Mellwood Tavern, Rockcastle Riverside, Abettor Brewing Company, Magbar, Getfiddle Custom Shop.

(NC) The Pour House, Flat Iron, The Palm Room, , Bull’s Tavern, One World Brewing West, Boone Saloon, Shaka’s Stage, Bowstring Brewyard, Brewers Kettle, Big Boss Brewery, Mad Katz, The TApp Room, Wahoo’s Tavern, Common Grounds, Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, and Sycamore Brewing Company.

(OH) TheSummit Music Hall, Stanley’s Pub, Steiner’s Speakeasy, Woodlands Tavern, The Ottawa Tavern, Casa Nueva, The Lafeyette, Uncle Bucks Dancing Barn, Jimmie’s Ladder 11, The Adelphia Music Hall, Marietta Brewing Company, Over The Moon.

(PA) Hambone’s, 

(TN) The Hideaway, Preservation Pub, Bloom Cafe & Listening Room.

(WV) The V Club, The Grove, The Boulevard Tavern, 123 Pleasant St, Melody’s, Rock City Cake Company, Foster’s Main Street Tavern, Greenvalley Brewing Co, El Gran Sabor, The Empty Glass, The Lost Paddle, Rendezvous River Lodge, The Purple Fiddle, Brickside Bar & Grille, The Cocktail Bar, Fairplain Yacht Club, Crosscreek on Main, The Shop, Sam’s Uptown Cafe, Valley Park, Weathered Ground Brewery, Big Spring Fork, The Burrito Bar, The Marigold, Heritage Station, Arrowhead Bike Farm, Black Sheep Stage, The Huntington Ale House, The Blue Parrot, Harris Riverfront Park, The Peacock Pub, Black Bear Burritos, and many more.

(VA) Martins Downtown Cafe, The Foundry, Bandito’s Burrito Bar, The Milk Parlor, North St Press Club, Brightbox, and Cliff View Golf Club.

(SC) Pawley’s Island Tavern