Corner PocketÂ
Corner Pocket
Born from the vibrant music scene of the San Francisco Bay Area, Corner Pocket (formerly, "Fawson") is a powerhouse band that's taking the local music scene by storm. Combining elements of blues, soul, and funk, the band delivers a high-energy, soul-stirring sound that's guaranteed to get audiences moving.
The band's tight-knit chemistry and undeniable talent shine through in every performance. Known for their ability to stay "in the pocket" and groove effortlessly together, Corner Pocket creates an electrifying atmosphere that transports listeners to the heart of the music.
Corner Pocket's infectious energy and soulful sound have earned them a dedicated following throughout the Bay Area. Get ready to groove to music by artists such as Susan Tedeschi, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Black Pumas and Joss Stone, among others, as well as their own funky originals. Corner Pocket are the ultimate purveyors of pocket-perfect music.
Nancy Fawson
Lead Singer
Nancy Fawson left a career as an attorney in NYC and came to the Bay Area to pursue her passions of singing and writing. Nancy's musical roots are steeped in soul and funk. She grew up listening to Sam Cooke, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Kahn, Stevie Wonder and Amy Winehouse and those artists made an indelible imprint on her.
Nancy has studied voice and music with some of the Bay Area's top vocal coaches and musicians such as Raz Kennedy, Moorea Dickason and Michael LaMacchia.
Nancy is currently the lead singer of the popular Marin-based blues, soul and funk band, "Corner Pocket" (formerly, "Fawson"). Over the years she has performed with top Bay-Area musicians and bands in various venues throughout the Bay.
Nancy has a unique, soulful and passionate voice and she delivers her lyrics with a purity of expression and connection both with the song and the audience. Nancy can perform a wide variety of musical genres including soul, funk, blues, R&B and rock and is available for a variety of gigs (full band, duo, trio) as well as recording session work as a lead or background vocalist.
Ed Grossman
Lead Guitar
In his 30+ years as a gigging musician Ed has played venues across the country from CBCG's in NYC to Sweetwater in California. Rock, jazz, country... you name it and Ed has the right guitar licks for the gig.
Jake DeMoe
Drums
After failing miserably at every other instrument, Jake took up the drums and the age of 15 and has never looked back. Originally from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Jake has experience gigging and recording many styles of music, and especially enjoys playing funk, blues, and reggae.
Matt Kanter
Bass
Matt left a long science career behind and gave himself to music. Music gave him amazing teachers and mentors: rhythm master Thomas Perry, and San Rafael bass legend Angeline Saris. Originally from Cincinnati, currently living in the Easy Bay, Matty holds down the low-end every day, playing blues, R&B, rock, and jazz … but enjoys the funk most of all.
NJ Reason
Vocals
Raised in Marin, NJ Reason discovered his love for music at an early age. Surrounded by the serene beauty of nature, he finds solace in the harmonies of the world, which ignites innate desire to create his own musical universe. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres, including indie-pop, electronic, blues and alternative rock, NJ Reason effortlessly blends these influences to craft a sound that is unmistakably his own.
Sam Huff
Rhythm guitar
Sam knows more than one or two bluegrass standards. His folk influences from the Appalachian state were combined with some gritty rock n' roll living and playing in Chicago. After 8 years of touring in the midwest, Sam finally made his way to the Bay Area where he gets to channel his musical background into the musical melting pot of Corner Pocket.