Definitely close to the truth. The only thing I would argue is the fact that there are PLENTY of musicians hungry, eager and able to play some funk, but there isn't a big enough demand for it. Funk just isn't valued in modern times.
This is definitely true. And to add to that: For clubs, bars, weddings and proms, etc., it's so much easier to just hire one DJ, as opposed to dealing with a 12 piece band. Music isn't given a large enough value in our society. Not like it once was. It is seen as wholly disposable. I can't tell you how many stories I've heard from fellow musicians of dealing with being hired for a show by clueless people who have no idea what it takes to put on a show. Nowadays people think musicians are a jukebox and can play anything on the spot. Or that singing for 3 or more hours takes A LOT out of you, and you should pay accordingly if you expect a singer to lose his voice for your amusement.
Hell yeah! LOVE Soulive. I go see them every chance I get. I'm surprised this article didn't mention them, though they are not very mainstream (yet they are constantly touring).
