Giles Series: Lucky Chops

Lucky Chops is big, brassy, and unapologetically bold. The six piece band has united audiences in more than 30 countries and counting with their infectious energy, hard driving grooves and potent singable melodies. The irresistible groove that is Lucky Chops is led by co-founder Josh Holcomb’s soulful trombone, Daro Behroozi’s soaring sax and Joshua Gawel’s powerful trumpet. Born in the streets of New York City’s multicultural melting pot the band pays homage to America’s New Orleans brass band tradition while fusing their sound with eclectic rock, Caribbean, Arabic, Eastern European, funk, jazz, ska, gospel, and EDM.

Starting in the underground halls of New York City’s subway stations, Lucky Chops first learned to entertain by busking for crowds from all over the world. Their talent did not go unnoticed, as a video of their mash-up of Lipps, Inc.’s “Funkytown” and James Brown’s “I Feel Good,” which has amassed hundreds of millions of views across social media and led to an online subscriber base almost two million strong. “You really learn how to engage a crowd,” says Daro. “You have to figure out what connects with listeners to grab their attention in the middle of their busy day.” “Busking hones your performance ability and skills,” adds Holcomb. “The most valuable takeaway from playing in the subway was seeing how our music can bring together people from vastly different backgrounds, age groups and demographics, all gathered around our music as one united audience. We’re all there in one place smiling and enjoying the music as a single entity. Given the divisive climate we live in, doing our part to unite others gives us hope for a better future.”