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The Common Taters Southern Funk Band is a dynamic Tallahassee-born ensemble known for weaving jazz, blues, funk, rock, reggae, and swamp/New Orleans rhythms into a powerful live sound. From their origin as The Common 'Taters & the Turn-Ups in 2013 to their rebranding as The Funky Taters, the group has carved out a distinctive niche that blends high-energy grooves with soulful melodies. The band features Mike Lewis and a rotating horn section, plus collaborations with renowned artists, delivering performances that feel both rooted in tradition and refreshingly modern.