PNW BORN GENRE-BENDING FUNK
Hard Maybe is a neo soul/funk band hailing from Seattle, WA with a sound described as “a fusion style completely their own.” Fronted by the band’s main songwriters — singer/keyboardist Monica Parshotam and singer/bassist Troy Bohman — Hard Maybe’s style is difficult to put in a box. With three-part harmony punctuated by horns, they seamlessly blend ingredients from back- beat driven funk, jazz, soul, and more to create an effortlessly cohesive and rich sound.
Hard Maybe’s music reflects on the ups and downs of life with an infectious energy that can’t be missed. The band is driven by collaboration — from composing to recording, each member adds their own unique flavor to Hard Maybe’s sound.
The band formed in 2017 while living in Bellingham, WA, meeting through various projects to eventually form their unique neo soul concoction. Hard Maybe has since performed at several of the northwest’s biggest events including Capitol Hill Block Party, Bite of Seattle, Northwest Folklife Festival, and Bellingham Exit.
Hard Maybe is Monica Parshotam (vocals/keys), Troy Bohman (vocals/bass), Jeanie Marinella (vocals), Sam Jaeger (guitar), Daniel Lombard (trumpet), Rebekah Way (saxophone), and Alex Roemmele (drums).
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“The name may be Hard Maybe, but the music will always be a hell yes.”
Wideahay Productions
“Frontwoman Monica Parshotam has the aura of a New Yorker in the best way. Instead of the epic gloom of a Seattleite, she commanded the stage with whimsical and powerful effervescence.”
Dan’s Tunes
“It’s a classy fun vibe chalked full of great harmonies between the vocalists and incredible cohesion within the band. As they lean into this unique sound, there is a real potential for a wildly successful band to emerge here.”
Respect My Region
“You hope that music is more than just a phase and that the world can support bands like this, clever, thoughtful, heady, eclectic, bouncy tunes that teeter on a burlesque of collegiate jazz chops, multiple songwriters and voices, and a general musical cuteness that should mature nicely with age.”
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