My Son The Hurricane

So, my very first night of bandventuring in the Tdot turned up a wicked find. I'm not quite sure how to categorize these guys - maybe a live band mashup? I've been describing them to friends as "ska/funk/rockers with some white boy nerd rap mixed in," though I'm not sure if that even covers the spread. They're a standard rock band, plus a vocalist (sometimes two), but what really makes them amazing is the 7-piece horn section. Three saxamaphones, two trombones, plus three trumpets and/or a flugelhorn and/or a sousaphone. They call themselves a brass funk band, but I'm not sure if that tells the story.

Annnyhoooo... I caught them at the Horseshoe, which is one of the big stops along the way for any band of significance, or should-be significance. For some reason they were on at 10 - a little early for how good they are. I'm hope that the next time they're back, they'll be one of the main acts. They absolutely killed it. Big big sound, great energy, and a well-put together set made them stand out in what was a solid lineup for the night.

These kids have been together for two years, and they're already tight. Actually, I'd say they were better live than they are on the video. I'm looking forward to seeing where they go from here. Check their Facebook page for show dates, or follow them on Twitter.