HOME BASE: North Plainfield

STYLE: A “musical cocktail with a reggae/rock core.” Among the band’s influences are Sublime, Bob Marley, Victor Wooten and Jimi Hendrix.

LINEUP: David Sloyan, lead vocals, songwriting, bass; Kevin Nenichka, guitar, vocals; Ryan Weil, drums.

FUN FACT: P-Funk North is a play on the name of the band’s hometown, North Plainfield, and a reference to neighbor George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic.

TWO’S TAKE: The group’s OC debut is sure to leave a mark.