Brooklyn-bred funk outfit Turkuaz has announced that they will be filming a very special concert at Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania’s Sherman Theater, on Friday, September 7th—a venue that’s less than two hours from New York City and Philadelphia. The intimate evening with the band will feature two sets of Turkuaz, which are sure to showcase classic favorites as well as new material. Fans are encouraged to come decked out in their true Turkuaz rainbow colors for the special taping.
The colorful nine-piece powerhouse hopes that fans not to miss this one-of-a-kind Turkuaz performance. With their high-octane sound and soulful funky grooves, Turkuaz has amassed a loyal following over the years, moving to massive stages like Bonnaroo, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and LOCKN’ Festival, and playing the halftime show at the World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, during a New York Knicks game.
The band hopes to pack the Sherman Theater for a funk-filled night of color! Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 10th, at 10 a.m. (ET). A limited amount of discounted, early bird “Bring A Friend” tickets are available. Early bird ticket buyers will get to hang with the band at a meet & greet following the show. Tickets for the live taping are available here. For a complete list of Turkuaz’s upcoming tour date, head to their website.
Members of Turkuaz will also be on hand at the fourth-annual Brooklyn Comes Alive, when it returns to Brooklyn’s beloved Williamsburg neighborhood on September 29th for an all-day music marathon at Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg and Rough Trade. Turkuaz singer Shira Elias will lead a special set titled “Shira Elias’ Soul Tracks” also featuring members of The Nth Power, Trey Anastasio Band, The Motet, Allen Stone, and others. Drummer Michelangelo Carubba will perform as part of an early Dopapod configuration, also featuring Rob Compa and Eli Winderman, and perform during an all-star tribute to Steely Dan led by The Motet’s Joey Porter and also featuring Turkuaz’s Sammi Garett (among many others). Shira and Sammi will also appear for another tribute, “Purple Party: A Tribute To Prince”, also featuring MonoNeon and members of Snarky Puppy, The Motet, Allen Stone, Magic Beans, and many others.
Inspired by the vibrant musical communities of Brooklyn and New Orleans, Brooklyn Comes Alive brings together more than 50 artists, allowing them to carry out passion projects, play with their musical heroes, and collaborate in never-before-seen formations. For more information, ticketing, and to see the full list of performers scheduled for Brooklyn Comes Alive 2018, head to the festival’s website here.
