True Loves

Listening to the Seattle-based, original instrumental funk & soul group,

True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slapping

five with your friends, checking up with clerks in their stores, and admiring

your sun-glassed face in their windows. The band is its own block party.

What began in 2014 as a jam session between drummer David McGraw,

bassist Bryant Moore and guitarist Jimmy James- has since blossomed into

a global force that features percussionist Iván Galvez, Trombonist Greg

Kramer, and saxophonists Gordon Brown and Skerik. Together, the group’s

live performances have garnered them much acclaim and millions of

streams on YouTube.

In 2017, the True Loves recorded their debut album, Famous Last Words,

which received worldwide adulation, earning them performances at coveted

music festivals. The band released their sophomore album “Sunday

Afternoon” in 2021. 2024 saw the band release the single “Good Weed and

Red Wine” followed by their second European tour.

“To me, working with The True Loves is an experience that I get very excited about.

The reasons being are, because first of all, they are good people. That means a lot to

1. They are also a joy to be around. Each one of them across that stage is innately

talented and gifted but what I love the most is knowing their journey. They’ve worked

very hard, creating together and remaining together, while respecting eachother. These

things are also very important to me. When the opportunity arises for us to work

together, I already know that I will be met with and handled with that same respect and

care. The strawberry on top of that cake is the music. Just being in their company and

listening to them play is a special thing to behold. They are very professional yet

relaxed and loose and they are very considerate towards me, the vocalist. All of this

makes for a thoroughly enjoyable experience, working with The True Loves. Their body

of music thus far, speaks volumes about them, in itself and I truly expect beautiful and

great things for them now and in the future.”

­Saundra Williams, singer with Sharon Jones & the Dap­Kings, Saun and Starr, and Low Cut Connie

“The True Loves are simply one of the best bands in Seattle.

They’ve been able to capture their incredible talent as a live band

and release it on this new record (‘Famous Last Words’). It’s the

soundtrack to that car chase you’ve always wanted to be in…”

­John Richards, KEXP Associate Program Director & Morning Show Host/Producer

“…is a dreamscape of quick hits and neon lights meandering into a

fresh morning with a good dose of eggs and buttered pancakes.”

­Jake Uitti, KEXP on ‘Famous Last Words’