Last night brought together the tribute to Amy Winehouse, Jazz Is Phish, and Turkuaz playing the music of The Band at The Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans. After midnight, Turkuaz performed an incredibly soulful tribute to The Band, bellowing hits like “Ophelia,” “Up On Cripple Creek,” and “The Weight.” 

Special guests Roosevelt Collier on pedal steel guitar and The Motet’s newest vocal addition, Lyle Divinsky, joined the party for the second half of the set, with the band returning to its core for an emotional, heart-filling “I Shall Be Released” and groove-satisfying “The Shape I’m In” closer. The funk outfit brought a new level of rockin’ soul to their fans last night, providing a fresh perspective of The Band’s timeless music that kept the dance party going all night long. Check out some of the highlights below:

“Up On Cripple Creek”

“Don’t Do It” w/ Roosevelt Collier

“Ophelia”

“The Shape I’m In”

Enjoy these photos, courtesy of Sam Shinault.

Turkuaz Plays The Band @ The Howlin’ Wolf 4/26/16:

Chest Fever, Ophelia, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Up On Cripple Creek, Look Out Cleveland, The Weight, Don’t Do It, I Shall Be Released, The Shape I’m In