Words by Brad Yeakel ( Opti Mystic Outlooks ) In the world of music, funk has undergone a unique evolution. It’s history extends into the future and the past simultaneously. From funk samples in rap to funk leanings in rock and roll and country, funk’s sensibilities are as influential as any style in music history. In modern years, a true funk renaissance appears to be in full swing as bands like Vulfpeck, Turkuaz, The New Mastersounds, and The Motet are staples of a live music scene that extends to venues and festival stages nationwide. In Colorado, funk’s home team has been anchored by Boulder-based collective, The Motet for years. Death or Devotion , their latest effort, sounds like a musical time capsule that was contributed to by heavyweights like Teddy Pendergast, The Neville Brothers, Zapp and Roger, Tower of Power, and Earth Wind and Fire. As The Motet’s lineup has morphed, it’s core still hangs on the timely drumming of Dave Watts, the impeccable bass of Garrett Sayers, a