About – Joy & Madness

Horn-driven soul for the modern dance floor.

An eight-piece soul and funk powerhouse out of Sacramento, Joy & Madness melds the horn-driven precision of Tower of Power with the groove-forward pulse of Jungle. The result is a modern, electrified take on classic funk and soul that has been igniting stages across the West Coast.
Blending tight musicianship with a contemporary pop sensibility, Joy & Madness delivers a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. At the heart of it all is a belief in music as a shared experience—one that creates connection, release, and pure joy. Their live shows are immersive, high-energy, and impossible to stand still through—leaving audiences inspired, sweaty, and full of Joy.

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“They play music like music is meant to be played — with heart and devotion, thrusting every last particle of themselves into the moment and sound and mood they create.”
Susan Raines
The Examiner Online

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“Joy and Madness have a provable track record of super-duper funkiness, but furthermore, they’re jam-packed with an unbeatable sanguine attitude. Their bright mindset keeps on shining through to illuminate their musical, and personal progression as a band.”
Derek Kaplan
Sacramento News and Review

Joy & Madness began with five core members who first connected through Sacramento’s funk and soul scene. As the band expanded to a full eight-piece lineup, they developed the signature sound that defines them today—a raucous blend of raw, Stones-inspired energy, deep grooves, and vibrant horn arrangements layered over tightly crafted songs.

Since then, they’ve earned a reputation as a standout live act, sharing the stage with artists such as Tower of Power, Trombone Shorty, War, and Ozomatli.

Frontman Hans Eberbach is the spark at the center of the band’s live performances, bringing a fearless, high-voltage presence that transforms every show into a full-body experience. Known for his unfiltered connection with the crowd (and the occasional destruction of stage hardware), he collapses the distance between band and audience, pulling everyone into the moment.

Miss Nyxi delivers an infectious, high-energy counterpoint with funky basslines and passionate vocals. Jeremy Springer, Ron Cowden, Cameron Womack, and Andrew Enberg round out the rhythm section on guitar, keys, and drums, laying down a thick, driving groove and delicious harmonies. The JAM Horns; Tony Marvelli, Raul Sandoval, and Tim Taylor bring a jazz-infused punch, with soaring solos and powerful arrangements that ignite the dance floor.