SPOT
Shawn Pfaffman Organ Trio (SPOT) cooks up Southern Soul, Funk and Jazz whisked together to create a mouth-watering plate of tasty down home goodness. Main course includes soulful originals with a side of reimagined ear candy from greats like Stevie Wonder and Thelonius Monk.
The SPOT “Monk Funk” Album is here!
Spots first offical album has been released. Featuring SPOT doing several classic Thelonious Monk tunes with thier own jazz/Funk twist! Including hits like; In Walked Bud, Bemsha Swing, I Mean You and more!
Available on all digital platforms including Apple & Spotify. Also available on CD (contact us to order).
“If you’re looking for a show with energy, tons of heart and instrumental licks that might melt your face, then SPOT is for you. I found myself getting lost in the completely unique arrangements in the best way possible…as if it was the first time I had ever heard these familiar songs. I didn’t want it to end.”
Upcoming Shows:
GREEN TURTLE TAVERN
Saturday, October 8th 2022
7:300 – 11:00PM
Fernandina Beach, Florida
STAY TUNED! MORE SHOWS ON THE WAY
If you would like SPOT to play at your event, give us a call!.
Past Events:
Big thanks to the Roosevelt Collier Band
SPOT had an blast opening for them at the 1904 Music Hall.
Big thanks to the MIKE DILLION
SPOT opened for Mike and his awesome crew in January 2022.
2022 Fernandina beach SHRIMP FESTIVAL
NE FLORIDA JAZZ ASSOCIATION
2022 ANNUAL BBQ
The great Doug Carn plays with SPOT
NE Florida Jazz legend played some steel drums and organ with SPOT at the NEFJA BBQ event.
blue jay listening room
Featured July 9th 2022
“Thank you for making our event the talk of the town. The music was OUTSTANDING and appealed to all. I think that everyone left there happy. Especially me.”
Meet the Members:
Shawn “Country Pfunk” Pfaffman
The mild-mannered leader of team SPOT. When the call goes out Shawn summons the other heros and leads them into battle with his mezmerizing organ powers.
Paul “The Octopus” Griffin
When SPOT takes the stage you’ll always find Paul with eight drum sticks, manning the battle drums and laying the beat that the other members rally around.
Evan “The Kid” Sinclaire
“Who’s this kid on stage?”, is the last thing the crowd thinks before Evan melts their brains with his blazing guitar axe. Don’t let the age fool you, He’s got chops for days.
“Musical genius and popular genre and jazz funk fusionist Shawn Pfaffman brings his exciting SPOT Organ Trio to the NEFJA annual Barbque!”
SPOTTED IN THE NEWS:
Bottom of the Bill
APRIL 8th, 2022- Episode 71
Shawn Pfaffman is a blues and jazz pianist and organist for his newly formed group, Spot Organ Trio which blends funk and jazz in a new genre he calls “Junk.”
The Horses Mouth with Shawn Pfaffman
April 7th, 2022- by: Tom McManus
Welcome to “The Horse’s Mouth” Hammer Edition with Tom McManus. Sponsored by Synovus Bank and Trust, The Horse’s Mouth is a unique talk show where Tom’s guests sidle up to his bar to discuss the intersection of sports, business, and life. Today, Tom sits down with Shawn Pfaffman & Mariah Sheridan. (Watch Episode)
Get to Know … Evan Sinclaire
March 31, 2022- by: Martie Thompson
Local teenager Evan Sinclaire is a talented musician who can play lead guitar at a professional level in almost any genre with an affinity for improvisation.
(read more at Florida News Line)
Shawn Pfaffman featured on First Coast Life
March 8, 2022- by: Michael Kaufmann
Shawn Pfaffman is a pioneer of musical ideas who is constantly entering uncharted territory and creating new music and musical styles.
(read more at First Coast Life)