Biography
Boulevards is the brainchild of Jamil Rashad. The project draws from Rashad’s North Carolina roots and a background steeped in Groove!-era disco-funk, delivering a live-forward performance style that emphasizes momentum, improvisation, and infectious funk energy. Boulevards crafts music that sits at the intersection of funk, soul, and modern indie aesthetics, appealing to fans of vibrant live shows and groove-rich anthems.
Discography Highlights
Albums (most recent first): Carolina Funk: Barn Burner on Tobacco Road (2024, Normaltown Records); Electric Cowboy: Born in Carolina Mud (2022, Normaltown); Ya Dig! (2019, Dont Funk With the Groove); Hurtown, USA (2017, Omnian Music Group Digital); Groove! (2016, Captured Tracks). Bandcamp hosts the full catalog and streaming options. Top singles from 2024 include Do It Like A Maniac, What We Live For, Run & Move, and Honey. More on singles.
Upcoming Tour & Live Shows
A 2025 date is confirmed at Mountain Stage with guest host David Mayfield at Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta, OH on November 2, 2025. Additional dates may appear as touring activity continues. To catch Boulevards live, check the official pages and our listings for the latest availability and venue details.
Social Media & Official Links
Official site: boulevards.band
Bandcamp: Boulevards Bandcamp
Instagram: @imboulevards
Facebook/Twitter/X: linked via official pages on the site