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Chingus

Chingus is a five-piece band that takes their listeners on a musical journey that crosses multiple genres while maintaining a strong, danceable groove. And as always, expect a few surprises along the way. Entering their ninth year in existence, Chingus continues to entertain audiences throughout Northern California. All members are alumni of California State University, Chico. Originally, members come from the California towns of Morgan Hill, Sacramento, Lake County, and Saratoga. Chingus is the 2007 Cammies Award Winner for Best Funk and Jam Band.

Butter and You Like It is the bands first full-length album recorded in the summer of 2004. It has recieved air-play on local radio stations in San Francisco, Humboldt County, and Chico. It is available at select stores in Chico, San Jose, and San Francisco or online at cdbaby.com. Chingus is currently tracking for their much anticipated second album. Stay tuned as this project is expected to floor its listeners by early summer 2010.

Widely known for their high-energy live shows, they have brought down the house at venues in Chico, San Francisco, Tahoe, Truckee, Davis, Mammoth, and Sacramento. Chingus has shared the stage with many talented bands that include: New Monsoon , Garaj Mahal, The B-Side Players, The Scott Law Band, Delta Nove, Izabella, Blue Turtle Seduction, The Global Funk Council, Buffalo Creek, The Soul Captives , The Saul Kaye Band, Buffalo Creek, The Berkow 'n' Becca Band, The Lee Simpson Band, Climber, Goldmind, Red with Envy, Machine Green, Brutilicus Maximus, and many more.