Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe has announced a coast-to-coast tour that will pay tribute R&B, gospel, and soul icon Ray Charles. Joining KDTU on “The Soul Spectacular Tour: A Ray Charles Boogaloo Dance Party,” will be Zach Deputy and The Cosmic Horns.
This isn’t the first time KDTU has performed the music of other icons, as they have performed sets by both the Beastie Boys and The Rolling Stones. The idea for a Charles tribute was born earlier this year, when Denson and his band presented a funky tribute to Ray Charles with Jon Cleary, Zach Deputy, the Cosmic Horns and Brownout at House Of Blues during Jazz Fest in New Orleans.
Ray Charles Boogaloo Dance Party Tour Dates
October 14 – Bellingham, WA – The Wild Buffalo
October 15 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
October 16 – Portland, OR – Alladin Theater
October 17 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
October 18 – Arcata, CA – Arcata Theater
October 19 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
October 20 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
October 22 – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley
October 23 – Santa Barbara, CA – SOHO
October 24 – Los Angeles, CA – The El Rey Theatre
October 25 & 26 – San Diego, CA – Belly Up Tavern
October 31 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
November 5 – Birmingham, AL – WorkPlay
November 6 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
November 7 – Charlotte, NC – Fillmore Auditorium
November 8 & 9 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
November 10 – Chattanooga, TN – Track 29
November 12 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
November 13 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theater
November 14 – Charleston, SC – The Pour House
[via Jambase]