9pm $12 Adv. / $15 Door 21+
Get ready for a full-throttle night of brass, funk, hip-hop, and unstoppable grooves! LowDown Brass Band brings their explosive Chicago sound to Blairally on Thursday, October 1st, with Sacramento funk/soul powerhouse The Gold Souls kicking off the party. Big horns, deep grooves and infectious energy — this is a Thursday night you don’t want to sleep on!
Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble weaving conscious hip hop, reggae, funk, and soul -- all founded upon a rebellious spirit. Rigorously touring, LowDown has performed on the most unique stages, from the Montreal Jazz Fest, Cotai Jazz Fest, Winnipeg Folk Fest, Alaska Salmon Fest, Golden Road Gathering, Electric Forest, Joshua Tree Music Fest, Bonnaroo, Summer Camp, Tree Fort Music Fest, and back to back EU/UK tours Australia's Cat Empire and international artist Naïka.
In the last four years, LowDown has also stayed busy in the studio, releasing three albums, The Reel Sessions, LowDown Nights, and $itizens of the World, which showcase their unique sound and further push the boundaries of their blended genres. Leaning on their Chicago roots and unconventional style, LowDown Brass Band continues to carve out a path, defying convention and charting their own course in the ever-evolving landscape of music.
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Born from a love of groove, grit, and golden-era funk and soul, The Gold Souls are all about connection--on stage and in the crowd. With soaring vocals, a killer rhythm section, and horns that hit just right, the music is built to move you, body and soul. Equal parts throwback and right-now, The Gold Souls' sound is tight, vibrant, and impossible not to dance to.
Mind bending, soul soothing, booty shakin’ boogie music! The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of groove. Captivating lyrics tell modern tales, while fresh arrangements propel a classic sound, inspiring audiences everywhere with positive messages straight from the heart to the dance floor. The Gold Souls have rocked audiences in Austin, New Orleans, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and more; and have shared stages with the likes of The California Honey Drops, The Soul Rebels, Five Alarm Funk, The Nth Power, Diggin Dirt, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, North Mississippi All Stars, Nikki Hill, and Aubrey Logan. Their music has previously been featured on Apple Music Blues' Hot Tracks, Pandora's Adult R&B playlist, Fox 40, New Orleans WWL (ABC), Capital Public Radio (NPR), The Women's International Music Network, Submerge Magazine, and more.