SEAN THURMAN

Musician • Songwriter • Multi-Instrumentalist

Lewiston, New York

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Sean is a musician and songwriter known for his adaptability, strong musicianship, and engaging stage presence. A versatile artist whose music spans indie rock, folk, funk, blues, rap, jam, psychedelic, and electronic.

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He has shared stages with Mt. Joy, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies), Andy Frasco & The U.N., Spafford, Magic Beans, Michael Glabicki, A Flock of Seagulls, Marcy Playground, Fastball, The Trews, USS, and Huntley of NBC’s The Voice.

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SOLO

Acoustic Singer-Songwriter

Sean’s acoustic performances feature original music alongside carefully selected folk, Americana, blues, Grateful Dead, and classic rock repertoire.

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Electric Solo / Live Looping

A full-band sound created in real time by a single performer. Using guitar, keyboards, live looping, electronic beats, vocals and sampling, Sean builds dynamic performances that blend rock, funk, blues, rap influences, electronic music, and improvisation into a high-energy live experience.​

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CURRENT BANDS & COLLABORATIONS

Roy G. Biv

A Buffalo-based indie-funk and post-jam quartet combining improvisation, groove-driven songwriting, hip-hop influences, and four-part vocal harmonies. Winner of the 2025 Battle of Borderland Band Contest, the group continues to expand its regional following throughout the Northeast.

Phriendly Phoes

A psychedelic funk-hop duo featuring Sean Thurman and percussionist Pete Schreiber. Built entirely through live looping, percussion, beatboxing, keyboards, guitar, and vocals. 

The Thurman Brothers Band

A Western New York institution with more than 35 years of history and induction into the Niagara Falls Music Hall of Fame. Known for their acclaimed Allman Brothers tribute and classic rock repertoire, the band remains a staple of the regional live music circuit.

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Additional Collaborations

Sean frequently appears as a guest musician with FluffDead (Phish and Grateful Dead Tribute), Eric Weinholtz Trio (Americana), and Growler’s Blues Band.​