On Wednesday, May 7th, a trio of stellar bands will jam their way to the Brooklyn Bowl for an awesome night of epic proportions. Tauk, FiKus, and special guest MUN are all set to perform, in what will undoubtedly be a face-melting musical endeavor. Tauk has been slowly gaining popularity amongst the jam band scene, blending funk and progressive elements to their instrumental style. Joining the show’s headliner are FiKus, electro-influenced jammers, and MUN, the jazzy psychedelic rockers from Brooklyn.

In 2012, Tauk decided to ditch the vocals, focusing exclusively on instrumentals. They released Homonculus in 2013, a brilliant album filled with sexy, groovy prog-rock-influence funk music. You can read the L4LM review for an in-depth look at Homonculus. Each member of the four-piece ensemble (bass, drums, guitar, keys) adds a unique element to a masterful sound, and the result is simply electric. Whether it’s a triumphant keyboard tone, a sexy guitar melody, or a rippin’ bass groove, these guys know a thing or two about getting down. 

FiKus has hit the Northeast jam scene over the past few years, and they’ve hit it hard. The five-piece band (bass, drums, guitar, keys, and percussion) have cultivated a loose, free-flowing sound that will have you smiling from ear to ear. Regulars at Catskill Chill Music Festival, FiKus jams often rise into the ether, floating melodies that inspire wholehearted dancing. With a sound that incorporates electronica, funk, progressive, and just about everything else under the sun, I defy you to listen to this band without shaking your hips. These guys can really groove!

Brooklyn-natives MUN disperse an infectious blend of jazzy rock music, drawing in the listener with tantalizing melodies and quality musicianship. Their latest EP, Alchemy, achieves the ultimate goal for any predominantly-live band, to capture the energy of a live performance with composed music. The lead single, “Hustler,” seamlessly weaves through different ideas, bouncing from heavy metal arpeggios to funk progressions on a whim. It’s a particularly impressive display of musicianship, and this “astrofunktronica” quartet only has a bright future ahead. 

All in all, these three bands will jam your face off, keep you dancing until the wee hours of the night. You may have a sleepy morning at work on Thursday, but, with Tauk, FiKus, and MUN sharing the same stage, this performance is a must-see. Here are the details below, enjoy!

The Details

Who: Tauk, FiKus, with special guest MUN

Where: Brooklyn Bowl

When: Wednesday, May 7th. Doors @ 6 PM, Show @ 8 PM

How Much: $10 (Get them here!)

 

-David Melamed (@DMelamz)

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