Deep Ellum Art Company Presents:
Forq (fôrk) – New York, NY
[ jazz fusion]
&
The Funky Knuckles – Dallas, TX
[ jazz | nu-jazz | funk]
&
Wednesday Night Titans ( Kevin Scott & Zach Danziger)
[ jazz fusion ]
Tickets available NOW!
>>> bit.ly/FORQ_DTX
About Forq: https://forqmusic.com
Forq is an instrumental quartet with a dynamic sound and a penchant for sonic exploration. The group is composed of world-class improvisers, but it is their unusually memorable, genre-blending songs that leave the most lasting impression. Seven of these songs make up their third album Thrēq (pronounced “threek”), which was released in late 2017. Originally founded by keyboardist Henry Hey (David Bowie, Empire of the Sun, Jeff “Tain” Watts) and bassist Michael League (Grammy-winning leader of Snarky Puppy), Forq is now joined by guitarist Chris McQueen (Snarky Puppy, Bokanté), drummer Jason “JT” Thomas (Roy Hargrove’s RH Factor, Marcus Miller, D’Angelo) and bassist Kevin Scott (Wayne Krantz, Jimmy Herring, Col. Bruce Hampton). They have toured across the US, Europe, China, Australia and performed at international festivals including the North Sea Jazz festival, Jazz A’ Vienne, Udine Jazz Festival, Upstream Festival, Wangaratta Jazz & Blues festival in Australia, and the GroundUP Festival in Miami Beach.
About The Funky Knuckles: https://www.thefunkyknuckles.com/
The Funky Knuckles is a world class jazz orchestra made up of genetically enhanced cybernetic supermen. Their mind blowing rhythms and harmonic complexity will shatter your fragile psyche and leave you drowning in a pool of fresh llama milk. The band members are as brilliant as they are handsome and have been seen as sidemen with Janet Jackson, Stanley Clarke, Larry Carlton, and many others. Recent albums have reached #1 on the iTunes Jazz charts, and they will be releasing their 4th album entitled Delicious in June 2019. The Oracle has foretold that Delicious will revolutionize music for generations to come. This unstoppable crime fighting squadron will make you dance like a kraken on meth before you burst into tears of joy which can be combined with powder from a ground up cobra skull to synthesize the elixir you need to pass through solid objects.
About Wednesday Night Titans: https://www.wednesdaynighttitans.com/
Wednesday Night Titans is the brianchild of genius polymaths (bassist) Kevin Scott and (drummer) Zach Danziger. This is an all-star-wrestling themed onslaught of virtuosic musical madness and crafty yet insane video. This is must-see art and groove.
Alex Lahey | Deep Ellum Art Co.
🎟 Tickets on sale Friday, April 5 at 10am
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=Uu1qtIk5eoY
On her sophomore LP, The Best of Luck Club, 26-year-old Alex Lahey navigates the pangs of generational ennui with the pint half-full and a spot cleared on the bar stool next to her. Self-doubt, burn out, break-ups, mental health, moving in with her girlfriend, vibrators: The Best of Luck Club showcases the universal language of Lahey’s sharp songwriting, her propensity for taking the minute details of the personal and flipping it public through anthemic pop-punk.
Lahey’s 2017 debut I Love You Like a Brother encases Lahey’s knack for writing a killer hook and her acute sense of humor delivered via a slacker-rock package — and, in a way, The Best of Luck Club picks up where that record left off but sprinting forward. Lahey dives headfirst into a broader spectrum of both emotion and sound through polished, arena pop-punk in the vein of Paramore with the introspective sheen of Alvvays or Tegan & Sara. Here, Lahey documents “the highest highs and the lowest lows” of her life to date.
The first inklings of The Best of Luck Club came together on a shitty guitar while Lahey spent the bulk of her time on the road. The break-out success of I Love You Like a Brother took her beyond the adoration of Australia to her first taste of global touring; festival slots at the likes of Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Osheaga; and her American TV debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Amidst the frenzy, Lahey found the time to tinker with her thoughts, eventually landing in Nashville for intensive songwriting sessions. Lahey would lock herself in a room for 12-hour days and ended up churning out more than half the songs for the record. Most importantly, Lahey found The Best of Luck Club thesis while she was there — which explains the familiarity and relatability through Lahey’s new LP.
“When I was writing all the stuff in Nashville I was really inspired by the dive bar scene there and the idea that at these dive bars there’s no pretentious energy,” she explains. “Whether you’ve had the best day of your life or the worst day of your life, you can just sit up at the bar and turn to the person next to you – who has no idea who you are – and have a chat. And the response that you generally get at the end of the conversation is, ‘Best of luck,’ so The Best of Luck Club is that place.”
Heard Presents:
MOCKN’
at Empire Control Room & Garage 8/23
🎟: http://bit.ly/Mockn_Aug23
☞: ALL AGES
🚪: 6pm
🎸 A Live One – Phish
🎸 Cream Cheese Accident – String Cheese Incident
🎸 Mamafesta – Little Feat
🎸 Minglewood – Grateful Dead
🎸 TryMore MOJO – Umphrey’s McGee
🎸 Panic Stricken – Widespread Panic
🎸 Spank – Ween
🎸 The Allman Joys – The Allman Brothers
🎸 Wax Logic – Soulive
STEADY FLOW
LIVE @ HEIST BREWERY
CHARLOTTE, NC
FRIDAY AUGUST 23RD, 2019
Deep Ellum Art Company Presents:
Join us after the show at The Bomb Factory for some late night psychedelic funk jams.
The George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic After Party
with
Electrik Ants – Dallas, TX
www.electrikants.com
[psychedelic | funk | hip-hop]
Electrik Ants live in the vibe of the music – a genuine blend of hip hop, funk, psychedelic, and groove, unique and exciting. They are a seven-piece band with sax, DJ, drums, bass, and three members that rotate between rapping, singing, guitar, keys, synth, and percussion, The Ants are have great freedom in performing and writing; A freedom explored and expressed with emotional and technical dedication.
Their debut album, Rhetorik One out now! bit.ly/RhetorikOne
>>>Tickets on Sale NOW!
Emerg Entertainment & Time2Fly Music present:
TryMore MOJO‘s debut at George’s Majestic Lounge
w/ special guest Kadela
TryMore MOJO
[ Psychedelic | Spacefunk | Deep Groove ]
http://trymoremojo.com/
Seeking the highest of interstellar peaks, TryMoreMOJO aims to guide the listener on their mission through space with their blend of funky riffs, modular soundscapes, energetic vocals, and heavy grooves; inviting fans to contribute their energy in a give-and-take partnership between performer and listener.
An introspective look at funk and electronic music; MOJO offers funky riffs, spacey soundscapes, inviting vocals, and heavy grooves.
“MOJO an upcoming funk/electronic band are exactly what you need after a long week. Not only do they bring the grooves needed to wash away the stress of the week, the visuals provided are simply astounding. MOJO is like watching your own personal Pink Floyd, meets Rage Against the Machine, meets STS9, yes I went there. Do not miss these guys…” – DentonRadio.com
Goes well with:
TAUK, Lettuce, Spafford, Aqueous, Papadosio, Magic Beans, STS9, BIG Something, Umphrey’s McGee, Emancipator Ensemble, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Earphunk
Kadela
[ Jamtronica | Future Bass | Psychedelic ]
Originating in Arkansas from acoustic and organic roots, Kadela is a psychedelic electronic jam project with inspirations from the Grateful Dead to Mr. Carmack. Focusing heavily on improvisation with bass, guitar, and drums, they have played alongside and supported acts such as TAUK, Cherub, CloZee, Thriftworks, Space Jesus, Yheti, Lapalux, and many more. Kadela has been released by tastemakers such as Daruma, Artist Intelligence Agency, Trap Nation, and Glitch Hop Community.
18+
Strange Brew & Time2Fly Music present;
After a PACKED show with FLUFF, psychedelic funksters TryMore MOJO return to Shreveport to party ALL NIGHT with local LEGEND Ryan Viser!!!
Friday, August 30th
Tickets: $5 DOS
TryMore MOJO
[ Psychedelic | Spacefunk | Deep Groove ]
http://trymoremojo.com/
Seeking the highest of interstellar peaks, TryMoreMOJO aims to guide the listener on their mission through space with their blend of funky riffs, modular soundscapes, energetic vocals, and heavy grooves; inviting fans to contribute their energy in a give-and-take partnership between performer and listener.
An introspective look at funk and electronic music; MOJO offers funky riffs, spacey soundscapes, inviting vocals, and heavy grooves.
“MOJO an upcoming funk/electronic band are exactly what you need after a long week. Not only do they bring the grooves needed to wash away the stress of the week, the visuals provided are simply astounding. MOJO is like watching your own personal Pink Floyd, meets Rage Against the Machine, meets STS9, yes I went there. Do not miss these guys…” – DentonRadio.com
Goes well with:
TAUK, Lettuce, Spafford, Aqueous, Papadosio, Magic Beans, STS9, BIG Something, Umphrey’s McGee, Emancipator Ensemble, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Earphunk
Ryan Viser
[Electronic| Trumpet]
Ryan Viser, an American trumpet player and electronic music producer, has stirred up a frenzy and is gaining a rapid following amongst music fans with his trumpet laced bass.. Combining his aggressive trumpet playing with his hard hitting original productions, Ryan is developing a reputation for lighting up a crowd every time he picks up the horn. Over the last 4 years, he’s toured the country heavily, sitting in and opening up for artists such as Big Gigantic, Zoogma, Papadosio, Emancipator, Cofresi, EOTO, Maddy O’Neal, Manic Focus, and many others. With a steady flow of releases under his belt, Ryan is continuing to hone his sound and focus on a new style of brass heavy bass music.
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Electrik Ants:
Imagine if Gorillaz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Lettuce all hopped in a rocket ship. The result wouldn’t be far from the Ants’ vibe. The Dallas-based septet combines sax, DJ, drums, bass, and three members who rotate between rapping, singing, guitar, keys, synth, and percussion. Hold on to your butts.
Chilldren of Indigo:
Funky… soulful… psychedelic… head-banging… hip-hop? With influences that vary from Black Sabbath to Kendrick Lamar, Chilldren of Indigo are a hard band to sum up and even harder to miss. The Dallas natives are currently working on their 4th studio album after finishing a multi-state summer tour.
Able Delilah:
Able Delilah is an Arlington-based soul/funk/hip-hop fusion band consisting of Texas natives Kane Vinson, Samson Robinson, and Drake Fanning. Kane and Samson have been writing together since 2012, having explored multiple projects together before establishing Able Delilah in 2017.
Sonic Buffalo:
If Zeus had sex with Aphrodite and Achilles recorded it, it would sound like shit. Sonic Buffalo is the love child of Scientology and that cult that died in that fire? Waco? That’s Sonic Buffalo. Come hard. Stay harder.
Murphy Arts District & Time2Fly Music present;
Psychedelic funksters, TryMoreMOJO return to Griffin Restaurant for an evening in the Murphy Arts District!
Sat. August 31st
TryMore MOJO
[ Psychedelic | Spacefunk | Deep Groove ]
http://trymoremojo.com/
Seeking the highest of interstellar peaks, TryMoreMOJO aims to guide the listener on their mission through space with their blend of funky riffs, modular soundscapes, energetic vocals, and heavy grooves; inviting fans to contribute their energy in a give-and-take partnership between performer and listener.
An introspective look at funk and electronic music; MOJO offers funky riffs, spacey soundscapes, inviting vocals, and heavy grooves.
“MOJO an upcoming funk/electronic band are exactly what you need after a long week. Not only do they bring the grooves needed to wash away the stress of the week, the visuals provided are simply astounding. MOJO is like watching your own personal Pink Floyd, meets Rage Against the Machine, meets STS9, yes I went there. Do not miss these guys…” – DentonRadio.com
Goes well with:
TAUK, Lettuce, Spafford, Aqueous, Papadosio, Magic Beans, STS9, BIG Something, Umphrey’s McGee, Emancipator Ensemble, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Earphunk
Deep Ellum Art Company Presents:
Kyle Hollingsworth
(Keyboardist of The String Cheese Incident)
[rock | jam | bluegrass]
Tickets on Sale Saturday, July 13th @ 10am
>>> bit.ly/KyleHollingsworthofSCI_DTX
ROOTS RUN DEEP!
About Kyle:
30 years ago, Kyle Hollingsworth set out on a career in music. Since then, with a wealth of desire and an abundance of ability, Hollingsworth has established himself as a formidable and versatile music talent, with the ability to contribute, collaborate, compose, and communicate on a number of levels and within a vast spectrum of musical environments. Today, as a member of acclaimed jam masters The String Cheese Incident, Hollingsworth is revered by both peers and fans for his ability to write and perform in a mosaic of styles, from rock to classical, ragtime to bebop. Playing in SCI has allowed him unrestricted access to the world of music, and has bestowed on him the kind of fearlessness a composer needs to flirt with such disparate genres.
Those who’ve seen SCI know that they can jerk from funk to bluegrass on a chord change. “In the jam world, where there are no set ways of doing things, we’re not afraid to move in and out of genres,” he says, “and because of that I’ve learned to be creative, not only onstage but in the studio. I can get on board with something pretty quickly. You have to.”
While his versatility and quick-study nature have become his signature skills with SCI, they have also proved tremendously helpful on stage during collaborations with a bunch of major acts, including Paul Simon, Bruce Hornsby, Bob Weir, Little Feat, and banjo master Bela Fleck. One summer he toured with Phil Lesh in a band that also included Steve Kimock, John Molo, and Warren Haynes. In the summer of 2008 he spent the summer touring with the “mickey hart band”.This group featured Mickey Hart,George Porter,steve kimock and many others .In another amazing highlight, Kyle also toured with Mike Clark in a band that starred nearly all the original Head Hunters.
These gigs prove that Hollingsworth is as unafraid to step out of the limelight as he is to step into it. “When I play with these performers it’s about showcasing them, to support the main role in the best possible way. Seasoned musicians can be tasty and laid back, too!” Kyle’s first solo album release in 2004 reflected his jazz tastes. Titled Never Odd or Even, Joshua Redman and Robert Randolph guested, among others. Never or Odd or Even was the recording Hollingsworth had always wanted to make since he was a kid. In addition to his jazz influences, the album’s music demonstrates Kyle’s ability to seamlessly fuse genres.
His new Summer 09 release, titled “The There’s Now,” finds the musician coming in to his own. With solid song material and a slamming new band, Kyle is making his mark in the new, always-evolving music scene. “Then There’s Now” delivers a blend of vocal and instrumental tunes and seamlessly displays his growth as a musician and as a songwriter. Also look for Kyle on tour with his trio DNA Land this spring throughout the Midwest. DNA Land offers loop based funk and hip hop beats and features Damien Hines (drums) and Dan Schwindt (bass/guitar).
www.KyleHollingsworth.com
www.facebook.com/KyleHollingsworthMusic
www.twitter.com/kyleonkeys
www.youtube.com/HollingsworthFilms
www.soundcloud.com/kyle-hollingsworth
www.instagram.com/kyle_on_keys
COFRESI teams up with Megan Hamilton for an evening of #futurebass and catchy house tunes.
Goes Great With: Big Gigantic, GRiZ, Manic Focus, CloZee
Deep Ellum Art Company Presents:
The Motet: Speed Of Light Tour in Dallas, TX on September 14th, 2019
Tickets on Sale FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH!
The Motet
[funk | soul | dance]
Feels Like: Galactic, Funk You, Lettuce
A concert or an album can unlock another world, if you let it. The Motet respect and revere this time-honored phenomenon. Fusing fiery funk, simmering soul, and improvisational inventiveness, the Denver, CO seven-piece—Lyle Divinsky [vocals], Dave Watts [drums], Joey Porter [keyboards], Garrett Sayers [bass], Ryan Jalbert [guitar], Parris Fleming [trumpet], and Drew Sayers [saxophone]—have continually provided an escape for listeners over the course of seven full-length albums since 1998, including their latest release Totem and with an upcoming 2018 release. That extends to countless sold out shows and festivals everywhere from Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, and Summer Camp to All Good Music Festival and High Sierra Music Festival as well as 16 consecutive years of themed Halloween concerts.
“When you’re listening to us, I want your mind to be taken away from wherever you are during the day and into some other place,” states Dave. “It’s all about that.”
After quietly building a diehard and devoted following, 2016 represented a watershed year for the musicians. They welcomed Lyle and Drew into the fold and released Totem, which drew acclaim from Relix, AXS, 303 Magazine, and many others. For the first time, The Motet sold out the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater—the holy grail venue of their hometown—cataloged on Live at Red Rocks. Sell-outs followed everywhere from The Fillmore (San Francisco) and Tipitina’s (New Orleans) to Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn), Park West (Chicago), and Crystal Ballroom (Portland). The group locked into an unbreakable groove.
“We’ve never been a band that just blew up overnight,” Dave goes on.
“We’ve been very tenacious about our movement forward. We’ve been through many different iterations throughout the years. Right now, it feels like we’ve got the lineup that’s making an impression on our scene. Lyle is the perfect match for us. He’s got musicality and this raw energy we all resonate with. He ignited this spark to put work in and write inspiring music.”
That spark lit again in 2017. Following Jam Cruise and a second Red Rocks gig, the band fired up the new single “Supernova.” Strutting between hypnotic horns and swaggering guitars, the track sees The Motet blast off to another galaxy. Quickly racking up over 150k Spotify streams in a month’s time, it instantly excited fans.
New Album DEATH OR DEVOTION now available!
Listen here –> http://smarturl.it/motetdeathordevotion
Margin Walker Presents: Mdou Moctar and Boogarins at Deep Ellum Art Company on September 15th!
Tickets available here: bit.ly/mdouboog
–Mdou Moctar–
“Tahoultine” – youtu.be/NhQVLbYr9BU
Live on KEXP – youtu.be/1pqvY9Oh0tQ
–Boogarins–
“Invenção” – youtu.be/FublpTRgXaw
“Sombra ou Dúvida” – youtu.be/lARlfHBdC68
Margin Walker Presents: Boy Harsher at Deep Ellum Art Company on September 24th!
~~Boy Harsher~~
“Come Closer” – youtu.be/6P7VgqaFJxI
Bandcamp – boyharsher.bandcamp.com
Tickets at bit.ly/BHDFWfb
Carbon Leaf at Deep Ellum Art Company
Carbon Leaf is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2018 behind a new album and extensive U.S. and European touring.
Blending rock, folk, Celtic, bluegrass and Americana traditions into a high-energy style the group calls ether-electrified porch music, the Virginia quintet’s poetic songs are brought to life with acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bass, drums, cello, banjo, penny whistle, pedal steel, accordion and rich vocal harmony.
Carbon Leaf writes, records and produces it’s music independently from their studio in Richmond, VA, and has performed over 2,400 lives shows across 17 albums in their long career.
The group’s independent music and spirit continue to resonate with its fans.
Time2Fly Music Presents Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute @ The Barrel Room at Triple C.
Tickets are $15 in advance online.
$20 day of show.
Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 9pm and is one long 2+ hour set!!
Advance sales end 9/26 11:50 PM
Cover image provided by Steph Craig.
Margin Walker Presents: Kid Quill at Deep Ellum Art Company on Wednesday October 2nd!
Tickets available at: bit.ly/KidQuillDFW
–Kid Quill–
“Kids in the Summer”- bit.ly/KidsInTheSummer
“Daily Routine”- http://bit.ly/dailyroutineKQ
Dog Dayz of Dallas is a one of a kind large scale dog adoption and rescue event filled with dog friendly vendors from around our metroplex. We will have our friends at Deep Ellum Arts Company hosting us, with food trucks on Commerce, vendor booths both inside and outside DEAC, music on the stage inside DEAC as well as on the patio and several dog friendly places for you and your pups to go. Come and plan on spending your day with us and maybe meet your new family member. We will have dozens of local shelters/rescues there with adoptable pups. We will have a low cost shot clinic, low cost heart worm testing and a groomer for baths and grooming on site. This is a day you don’t want to miss. Last year was amazing!! This year will be EPIC!
Margin Walker Presents Billy Strings at Deep Ellum Art Company on October 17th!
Tickets on sale now at http://bit.ly/BillyStringsOct17
–Billy Strings–
Spotify- https://spoti.fi/2WTJrvV
‘Dealing Despair’- http://bit.ly/2IqSLyM
Margin Walker Presents: TOO MANY ZOOZ with Thumpasaurus at Deep Ellum Art Company on October 18th!
Tickets available here: bit.ly/toomanyz
–TOO MANY ZOOZ–
“Bedford” – youtu.be/IMyqasy2Lco
“Car Alarm” – youtu.be/xV7nHX2RLjQ
White Reaper is returning to Dallas with Criminal Hygiene this fall 🙂
Tickets on sale now!
New single ‘Might Be Right’ out NOW.
Listen here –> https://lnk.to/wrmightberight
Delta Rae with Frances Cone
Deep Ellum Art Company
Tickets on sale Friday, April 12 at 10am
http://bit.ly/2YUYHGd
Six-piece band Delta Rae hails from Durham, NC with Liz Hopkins and Brittany Holljes fronting the robust group with sultry harmonies rounded out by Holljes’ brothers Eric (vocals, piano) and Ian (vocals, guitar) as well as Mike McKee (drums) and Grant Emerson (bass). The band chose their moniker from a mythical story the Holljes siblings’ mother wrote about a Southern girl of the same name who summons the Greek gods to earth.
Headlining over 100 shows each year and a regular on the festival circuit since forming in 2009, Delta Rae’s larger-than-life performances have earned coveted spots at Bonnaroo, Tortuga Music Festival, Austin City Limits, Firefly, Bumbershoot, Summerfest, Hangout Fest, Kaaboo, Basilica, VOODOO, and Lollapalooza. They have received national
attention with features in NPR, Washington Post, and New York Times, in addition to late night television performances and inclusion in Forbes Under 30 list. Delta Rae were recently named One to Watch in 2018 by Billboard, CMT & Rolling Stone.
Now signed to Big Machine Label Group’s imprint The Valory Music Co., Delta Rae are on tour in support of their latest release, A Long And Happy Life, and their latest radio single “No Peace in Quiet.”
Deep Ellum Art Company Presents:
Magic Beans (Denver, CO) on Wednesday, October 30th.
Tickets on Sale Friday, July 12th!
>>> bit.ly/MagicBeans_DallasTX
Magic Beans
(Denver, CO)
[funk | soul | rock]
www.magicbeansmusic.com
Magic Beans have steadily built upon their national notoriety in a short period of time with a distinguishable sound that is uniquely their own. Hailing from Denver, the band’s combo of funk/soul/rock has quickly set themselves apart from the pack as one of the state’s premier acts. The Beans made their Red Rocks debut in April of 2019, prior to releasing their new album, Off Leash, on June 21st, 2019.
The new album, “Off Leash”, is a testament to the group shedding the restraints of genre based music in favor of embracing different elements found across the musical realm. It was also an exercise in pushing the band’s sound forward, building upon the last release as opposed to simply recreating the sound. Magic Beans use analog and vintage instrumentation to get a style that is both familiar but original. A B3 Organ here, a Wah guitar there – Vintage Synthesizers, and 808 drums (to name a few) make the music reminiscent of your favorite songs, while still sounding fresh. The Beans make music that moves your mind and body, with something for everyone from the audiophiles to the everyday music fan.
TYNAN + Blanke Halloween night in Dallas!
Tickets: http://bit.ly/tynandallas
Thursday, October 31, 2019
18+ to enter / 21+ to drink
Valid ID required
Margin Walker Presents: Russian Circles at Deep Ellum Art Company on November 9th!
Tickets available here: bit.ly/russcircles
–Russian Circles–
“Arluck” – youtu.be/79btD88nFbY
“Vorel” – youtu.be/VKJVYQtkPnc
Margin Walker Presents: This Will Destroy You at Deep Ellum Art Company on November 22.
Tickets on sale Friday, July 19 at http://bit.ly/twdyDTX
–This Will Destroy You–
thiswilldestroyyou.net
Spotify – bit.ly/thiswilldestroy
“New Topia” – bit.ly/newtopiaMV