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.
Notable Performances:
Festivals
Mountain Music Festival, 9th St Live, The First Settlement Festival, Funktafest (x5), Groovin With The Grove, Live on the Levee, Ohio River Sternwheel Festival (x3), The Heap Festival (x2), WV Food Truck Festival, FestivALL, Sweatstock, Pink Moon, O Fest, CLUSTXR, Shindig, Folk & Funk Riverfest, Howlin In The Alley (x4), Pumpkin Fest, Stinkfest, Create Lovington (x2), Springfest, Blacklight Forest, Portstock (x4), Mighty Mudd Fest, Rails & Ales, Riverfront Roar, WV Made Festival, Sustainability Fair (x3), 1100BAM, FEST, Relay for Life, Westmorlapalooza, Glassapalooza (x2), Manifest, Kicks For Kids, Rockin’ The River, Woodville Carnival, and the Huntington Music & Arts Fest.
Venues
(KY)Abettor Brewing Company, Magbar, Getfiddle Custom Shop.
(NC) Bull’s Tavern, One World Brewing West, 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, 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.
(TN) The Hideaway, Bloom Cafe & Listening Room.
(PA) Hambone’s
(WV) The V Club, The Grove, The Boulevard Tavern, 123 Pleasant St, Melody’s, Rock City Cake Company, Foster’s Main Street Tavern, The Empty Glass, The Lost Paddle, Rendezvous River Lodge, The Purple Fiddle, The Cocktail Bar, Fairplain Yacht Club, Crosscreek on Main, The Shop, Sam’s Uptonw 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.
The Settlement has shared the stage with:
West Virginia Bands
Ona, Fletchers Grove, The M.F.B., Beggars Clan, The Tangled Roots, Of The Dell, Black Garlic, The Kind Thieves, The Company Stores, Berth, Friendly Fire, Shelem, Heavy Hitters, Scroungehound, Massing, Qiet, Rasta Rafiki, The Carpenter Ants, Stratus, Downtown King, The Horse Traders, Moonshine Crossing, Voodoo Circuit, GrooveHeavy, Dinosaur Burps, Charlie Brown Superstar, Maggie, Hello June, Boulevard Avenue, Creek Don’t Rise, and many more.
Regional Bands
Sasha Collette & The Magnolias, Doctor Ocular, Opposite Box, Ernie Johnson From Detriot, Casey & The Comrades, Medicated Sunfish, Imperial Blend, Acid Cats, Brother Smith, The Mantras, The Wright Avenue, Twisted River Junction, Donnie & The Dry Heavers, Broccoli Samurai, Echo Mecca, Hellnaw, Cutler Station, Vessel, The Southern Belles, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Short & Company, American Spirits, and many more.
Touring Acts
Tyler Childers, Big Something, Lettuce, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Tauk, Litz, Zach Deputy, Freakbass, After Funk, Tropidelic, Funk You, Blackfoot Gypsies, Electric Orange Peel, Larry Keel Experience, Vintage Pistol, White Wolf (formerly Mateo Monk), Marbin, Cletus T. Judd, Wayland, and The Ying Yang Twins.
Testimonials
This band from southern West Virginia is truly a cool breeze of fresh, new, refined sound. Our booking company has brought them to North Carolina on numerous occasions now and they seem to get better with ever lingering note. They are original, they are a dance party, and they are significantly well rehearsed. Tremendous stage presence, but all of these qualities pale in comparison to their most defining one which is that they are great people. They care about your experience with their music, and you will surely care about their experience with your presence after falling in love with this unit. We’ve had them as our guests, and they’ve played host to other artists on our roster, all striving to transcend thought and energy through music. You cannot go wrong booking this group.
The Settlement’s sound has evolved so much over the course of their existence, but yet it still remains familiarly “The Settlement”. I love hearing and listening first-hand how their sound continues to refine over the years, with tighter and more complex, nuanced arrangements incorporating elements of jazz fusion, rock, jam, funk, and groove in their composition. Known for their captivating performances, I’m proud of how they’ve continually raised their bar and really made a mark for themselves in the region and beyond. In my opinion, the best of The Settlement is still yet ahead in the horizon.
The Settlement is one of my favorite bands to host at my venue The Grove WV, AND at my home! Fantastic musicians, with great originals, choice covers and the chops to execute flawlessly. And they’re just a great bunch of people. I look forward to every date they play here!
Testimonials
This band from southern West Virginia is truly a cool breeze of fresh, new, refined sound. Our booking company has brought them to North Carolina on numerous occasions now and they seem to get better with ever lingering note. They are original, they are a dance party, and they are significantly well rehearsed. Tremendous stage presence, but all of these qualities pale in comparison to their most defining one which is that they are great people. They care about your experience with their music, and you will surely care about their experience with your presence after falling in love with this unit. We’ve had them as our guests, and they’ve played host to other artists on our roster, all striving to transcend thought and energy through music. You cannot go wrong booking this group.
The Settlement’s sound has evolved so much over the course of their existence, but yet it still remains familiarly “The Settlement”. I love hearing and listening first-hand how their sound continues to refine over the years, with tighter and more complex, nuanced arrangements incorporating elements of jazz fusion, rock, jam, funk, and groove in their composition. Known for their captivating performances, I’m proud of how they’ve continually raised their bar and really made a mark for themselves in the region and beyond. In my opinion, the best of The Settlement is still yet ahead in the horizon.
The Settlement is one of my favorite bands to host at my venue The Grove WV, AND at my home! Fantastic musicians, with great originals, choice covers and the chops to execute flawlessly. And they’re just a great bunch of people. I look forward to every date they play here!
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