Ghost Funk Orchestra
Soul & R&B band from New York, NY · formed 2014
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 57
- Cities
- 51
- Releases
- 40
- Last show
- Sep 20, 2026Infinity Music Hall
About
Ghost Funk Orchestra is a band from New York, NY, formed in 2014, tagged funk, jazz, jazz-funk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2024 to 2026, across 57 rooms in 51 cities.
- Ghost Funk Orchestra is based in New York — MusicBrainz
- Seth Applebaum: principal — MusicBrainz
- Stephen Chen: member — MusicBrainz
- James Kelly: member — MusicBrainz
- Rich Seibert: member — MusicBrainz
- Ghost Funk Orchestra has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2014–2026 — MusicBrainz
- Latest release on Bandcamp: Yours (2026-09-01) — Bandcamp
- Ghost Funk Orchestra has 130108 listeners on Last.fm — Ghost Funk Orchestra on Last.fm
- Ghost Funk Orchestra has released 10 recordings between 2019 and 2026 — Ghost Funk Orchestra on Discogs
- Ghost Funk Orchestra has 2 followers on Genius — Ghost Funk Orchestra on Genius
- Country (per TheAudioDB): New York, New York — Ghost Funk Orchestra on TheAudioDB
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · SongkickShows per year
- 20241 show
- 202535 shows
- 202624 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Infinity Music Hall · HartfordSupportwith The Budos Band | Support | The Budos Band |
| Aug 21, 2026 | TV Eye · RidgewoodHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Kulturzentrum Schlachthof · BremenHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Nochtspeicher · HamburgHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Gretchen · BerlinHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Treibhaus · InnsbruckHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | A38 Ship / A38 Hajó · BudapestHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | FLUCC · ViennaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Le Forum · Charleville-MézièresHeadlinerwith The Buttshakers | Headliner | The Buttshakers |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Le Tetris · Le HavreHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 2, 2026 | L'Aéronef · LilleSupportwith Nusantara Beat | Support | Nusantara Beat |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Headrow House · LeedsHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 29, 2026 | The Rum Shack · GlasgowHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Norwich Arts Centre · NorwichHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 27, 2026 | The Deaf Institute · ManchesterHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | The Jazz Cafe · LondonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | The Jam Jar · BristolHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Brighton Komedia · BrightonHeadlinerwith Midnight Rodeo | Headliner | Midnight Rodeo |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Club Wintercircus · GhentHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Bitterzoet · AmsterdamHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 20, 2026 | BIRD Rotterdam · RotterdamHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Kafe Antzokia · BilbaoSupportwith Psychedelic Porn Crumpets | Support | Psychedelic Porn Crumpets |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Ogden Theatre · DenverSupportwith ROOTBEER RICHIE & THE REVEILLE, The Mañanas, Dogtags | Support | ROOTBEER RICHIE & THE REVEILLE, The Mañanas, Dogtags |
| Feb 6, 2026 | ZeyZey · MiamiHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Alphaville · BrooklynHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Alphaville · BrooklynHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Royale Boston · BostonSupportwith Psychedelic Porn Crumpets | Support | Psychedelic Porn Crumpets |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Théâtre Beanfield · MontrealSupportwith Psychedelic Porn Crumpets | Support | Psychedelic Porn Crumpets |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Danforth Music Hall · TorontoSupportwith Psychedelic Porn Crumpets | Support | Psychedelic Porn Crumpets |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Thalia Hall · ChicagoSupportwith Psychedelic Porn Crumpets | Support | Psychedelic Porn Crumpets |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Waterhole Upstairs Music Lounge · Saranac LakeHeadlinerwith Luxdeluxe | Headliner | Luxdeluxe |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Our Wicked Lady · New York (NYC)Headlinerwith Sun Voyager, The Rizzos | Headliner | Sun Voyager, The Rizzos |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Bushnell Park · HartfordHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 31, 2025 | Brooklyn Bowl · BrooklynSupportwith Sinkane | Support | Sinkane |
| May 23, 2025 | Adams · AdamsHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 7, 2025 | Comet Ping Pong · WashingtonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 6, 2025 | Manny's · State CollegeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 5, 2025 | The Spot on Kirk · RoanokeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 4, 2025 | Charleston Pour House · CharlestonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 3, 2025 | Hotel Tampa Riverwalk · TampaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 2, 2025 | WJCT Soundstage · JacksonvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 1, 2025 | Broughton Street Bowl & Brew · SavannahHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | The Annex · NorfolkHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Gretchen · BerlinHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Knust · HamburgHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 24, 2025 | UT Connewitz · LeipzigHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Strom · MunichHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Hnita jazz · Heist Op Den BergHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 20, 2025 | The Lower Third · LondonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | The Hope & Ruin · BrightonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Merleyn · NijmegenHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Paradiso · AmsterdamHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Jassmine · WarsawHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Musikens Hus · GothenburgHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Salt, Langhuset · OsloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Fasching · StockholmHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Korjaamo Culture Factory / Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo · HelsinkiHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Loppen · CopenhagenHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Alphaville · BrooklynHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Colony · WoodstockHeadlinerwith The Brighton Beat | Headliner | The Brighton Beat |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
57 rooms in 51 citiesRooms played most
- Alphaville · Brooklyn3 shows
- Gretchen · Berlin2 shows
- A38 Ship / A38 Hajó · Budapest1 show
- Adams · Adams1 show
- BIRD Rotterdam · Rotterdam1 show
Cities played
- Brooklyn4 shows
- Amsterdam2 shows
- Berlin2 shows
- Brighton2 shows
- Hamburg2 shows
and 46 other cities
Live history
168 shows on record- Shows counted
- 168
- First on record
- Jun 2018
- Latest on record
- Sep 2026
Shows per year
- 20183
- 20195
- 20202
- 20214
- 202214
- 202344
- 202437
- 202535
- 202624
Top rooms
- Alphaville, Brooklyn · 3
- Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn · 3
- Colony, Woodstock · 3
- Black Cat, Washington · 3
- Brighton Music Hall, Boston · 3
Top cities
- Brooklyn, NY · 12
- New York (NYC), NY · 6
- Washington, DC · 5
- Manhattan, KS · 4
- Boston, MA · 4
Often on the bill with: Rudy de Anda, The Jack Moves, Marco Benevento, Os Mutantes, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Alanna Royale, Monophonics, The Brighton Beat
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
40 releases, 2014–2026
Sep 1, 2026 · Track · 1 track
Jul 16, 2026 · Track · 1 track
Live in Europe
2026 · Album
Demos For LA
2025 · Album
A Trip to the Moon
2024 · Album
Brownout / Boneyard Baile
2023
BedfordGhost Funk Orchestra, Zitronen
May 6, 2022 · Track · 1 track
A New Kind of Love
2022 · Album
Asphalt Homeland (Lovers Hifi Soul Treat)
2022 · Single
Bedford
2022 · Single
Heattt Too Hottt
2022 · Single
Modern Scene / Can't Get Out Your Own Way
2022 · Single
Night Walker / Death Waltz
2022 · Compilation
Asphalt Homeland
2021 · Single
Lone
2021 · Single
Varsovia
2021 · Single
An Ode to Escapism
2020 · Album
Fuzzy Logic
2020 · Single
Notes From Quarantine
2020 · Album
A Song for Paul
2019 · Album
Skin I'm In
2019
Double EP Tape
2018 · Album
Walk Like A Motherfucker
2018 · Single
Demos & Outtakes
2017 · Album
Something Evil
2017 · Ep
Death Waltz
2016 · Ep
Night Walker
2016 · Ep
Wasteland
2016 · Single
Can't Stand the Heat
2014 · Single
The Haunt
2014 · Ep
Album
Album
Album
Track
Album
Track
Lineup
- Seth Applebaum · principal
- Stephen Chen
- James Kelly
- Rich Seibert
Airplay
- KEXP airplay: 50+ plays, 2024-02-28–2026-09-19 — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Morgan) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Morning Show' (Troy Nelson) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Early' (Eva Walker) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Midday Show' (Troy Nelson) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Troy Nelson) — KEXP
Lineup history
4 members on record- James Kellytenure unknown
- Rich Seiberttenure unknown
- Seth Applebaumtenure unknown
- Stephen Chentenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: San Fermin (via Stephen Chen)
Shares members with: Hub City Stompers (via James Kelly)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Bandcamp | Artist facts, Releases, Photos |
| Ghost Funk Orchestra on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Ghost Funk Orchestra on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Ghost Funk Orchestra on Genius | Artist facts |
| Ghost Funk Orchestra on TheAudioDB | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| TheAudioDB | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.