Space Funk Odyssey

Space Funk Odyssey was formed in Venice Beach in the summer of 2009. Under the premise of radical self-expression, stylized lyrics, looks/sound, and their all-live dance-rock performances, SFO has created an ever-growing sonic ripple effect since their Hollywood debut in December of 2009. Composed of founding members Cameron Lee Young (Vocals and Guitar) and Judson Birza (Percussion), and additional members Jackie Rainier (Keys and Synthesizer) and Jawnee Burkes (Bass), this band, ages 22-25, continues to play bigger and better shows, most recently headlining Hollywood venues such as House of Blues, The Viper Room, King King, and Cinespace. They have also made successful festival appearances at Burning Man and Los Angeles Decompression. With one album released entitled Electrify Me, SFO continues to write, record and perform dance music in an era where everyone else chooses to supplement with computer technology on stage. With the addition of their new keyboard/synth player, the band is currently writing a live dubstep E.P. that is set to be released January 1st, 2012. Driven by recent independent success of drummer Judson Birza, who won the CBS show “Survivor” (Dec 2010), Space Funk Odyssey is in a great position for continuing the latter of independent rock dominance.

Press Highlights:
LA Local Magazine
“Venice Band Space Funk Odyssey has announced an event, partnering with the Rainforest Foundation started by Sting in 1989, to host a fundraising concert….”-May 2, 2011

"Space Funk Odyssey member Judson Birza wins CBS Survivor Season 21, becoming the youngest winner of the grand prize ever". -Dec. 17, 2010

"Space Funk Odyssey books the biggest musical area at the Burning Man Music and Art Festival, becoming the only live band among all electronic DJ’s to be on an official lineup. Audience was well over 1,000 people" -Sep. 2, 2010

"Space Funk Odyssey Releases debut album, “Electrify Me” available in hard copy and in every major online distribution center". (Itunes, Amazon, etc) -Aug 8, 2010