The band is  clearly influenced by the 70s rock and funk era paying homage to such  artists as Sly and the Family Stone, The Meters, and Steely Dan.  However, they have a compelling aspect to their songs which draws both  musically and lyrically from R&B and Soul. Eight Track Parade is  currently playing shows throughout the Carolinas and Georgia in support  of their first album, a self-titled funk-rock slip n’ slide through the  soft underbelly of the groove. The album only pauses briefly for you to  catch a breath with a couple of masterful rock ballads and pop songs.  The shows are more of an exploration of everything the album has to  offer. Funk medleys sandwiched between a blazing rock tune and a soft  ballad offer fans an opportunity to not only appreciate 8TP, but all of  the great artists that have influenced the band’s writing.