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There are few musicians in the American songbook as storied as George Porter, Jr., bass player extraordinaire for The Meters, The Funky Meters, Porter Batiste … Continued

Electric Kif are a Miami-based power quartet that explore the boundaries between rock, jazz fusion and electronic drum and bass. Bassist Rodrigo Zambrano, keyboardist Jason … Continued

There are only a couple of gentlemen who qualify currently for the title of Hardest-Working Man in Show Business (the title originally bestowed upon James … Continued

Two of Florida’s greatest jam exponents collaborated on a short four-night run together in June. The Heavy Pets and the Roosevelt Collier Band dubbed it … Continued

I’ve never gone five rounds in a mixed martial arts bout, but I have a pretty good idea what it feels like after Sunday night’s … Continued

Fasten your seatbelts! Kung Fu is about to take you on a wild ride! Their fall tour begins Friday, September 6, with two nights at … Continued

It seems appropriate that Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is the home of BoomBox, that delicious mix of “rock, house, dirty disco blues, and vintage psychedelic” brought … Continued

The Snarky Puppy machine is getting ready to hit the road again with a 25-date North American tour, followed shortly thereafter by 32 more concerts … Continued

All photos are from Saturday night courtesy of Funk Eye Media So, I have only two questions. [1]  How on earth have The Fritz NOT been … Continued

The atmosphere is always supercharged with magic when two bands who love each other share the stage for a concert. You’ve probably seen it many … Continued