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Simonoto

Multi-Instrumentalist / Producer / Educator — Oakland, CA
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Bio
Simonoto (Simon Keyser Petty)
Simonoto is an Oakland multi-instrumentalist and producer whose bag is deep Dilla groove, mathy syncopation, classic funk and punk. One player on every instrument in the studio, full band live. Touring guitarist for Snap Judgment's "Spooked," guitarist on Ewik_42's debut album, three years under Joe Bagale (Otis McDonald) at Hyde Street Studios, and Jazzschool faculty at the California Jazz Conservatory. His EP Skullybones arrived May 12, 2026 on Subvert and Bandcamp.
Data
Artist
Simonoto
Name
Simon Keyser Petty
Base
Oakland, CA
Genre
Funk / Soul / Hip-Hop / Electronic
Plays
Guitar, Bass, Keys, Drums, Vocals
Label
None — Self-Released
Release
Skullybones EP • May 12, 2026
Projects
Professor of Funk, Studio S
"Skullybones is not the beginning. It's the first time I'm letting people hear where I've already been."
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