Candlelight Ficus

What's it about?

The Graz funk-pop band Candlelight Ficus captivates audiences worldwide with their distinctive live show and an exhilarating mix of energetic music and down-to-earth humor on a variety of stages. Whether in an intimate club atmosphere – such as Porgy & Bess Vienna or Dom im Berg Graz – or on large festival stages like the Jazzfestival Saalfelden, the Thailand International Jazz Conference, or the Athens Jazz Festival: Candlelight Ficus has long stood for great atmosphere combined with high musical standards. Their sound blends influences from Vulfpeck, Steely Dan, James Brown, and Tower of Power with modern songwriting and a pronounced joy for improvisation. Earthy grooves, catchy pop melodies, and archaic soul elements form a sound that gets both your feet moving and under your skin.