When it comes to finding the funkiest streams to enjoy from home, we’ve got you covered! Here are our latest finds so you can couch tour like the VIP you are: Week of May 25th: Tuesday, May 26th: TAUK – Don’t forget to catch “TAUKing Tuesdays” this week at 6:00 pm CST – Click Here… Read more »
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Live Music & Social Distancing
With all the new restrictions in place due to the spread of COVID -19, many of the shows and events we all love are being cancelled or postponed. We at FunkyBatz take responsible social distancing very seriously. If you still choose to attend a show that is listed on our site, you should contact the… Read more »
FunkyBatz Welcomes Pike & Sutton
On Friday, December 13th, FunkyBatz welcomes the incredible Pike & Sutton to the stage at One2One Bar. As connoisseurs of Austin music, our readers can easily recognize the mind-blowing vocals of Patrice Pike. 2019 marks the release of the first album written and recorded by Pike and her longtime musical partner, guitarist Wayne Sutton, Heart… Read more »
The Howlin’ Wolf Fest By Nite 2018
Pretty much every artist we hope to see during Jazz Fest is part of this insane line up of night shows starting Friday Apr 27 and running through Sunday May 6. FunkyBatz has all the details PLUS a pair of tickets to give away to EVERY show in both the main room and the den…. Read more »
Anders Osborne at The Howlin Wolf
Among the most original and visionary musicians writing and performing today. Osborne’s masterful guitar work, intricate songwriting, and emotive vocals have earned him countless awards and endless troves of fans new and old. To see Anders perform LIVE is truly transcendent. Guitar Player calls him “the poet laureate of Louisiana’s fertile roots music scene.” New… Read more »
A Sanctuary for Our Souls in The Daze Between: Erica Falls CD Release:
This may very well be the best thing I do this year during Fest and here’s why… “Wash, rinse, repeat” becomes our motto as we foray night-after-night into the clubs that host the shows during the New Orleans Jazz Fest. From sundown to sunrise we tend to seek the funkiest collaborations that make up the… Read more »
Howlin’ Wolf 2017 Fest By Nite
As we click-and-ponder the night show grids, we would be kickin’ ourselves later if we missed the “Howlin’ Wolf 2017 Fest By Nite” stellar line-up! It’s nicely situated in the New Orleans warehouse district, starting on Thursday, April 27 and running through Sunday, May 7th. Just about every artist we hope to see brings a unique groove… Read more »
On Robert Walter, His 20th Congress, The New Record & Jazz Fest in New Orleans
It’s challenging enough to describe live music in words that entice the reader to go out and buy a ticket to a show. Try describing a record you have never heard! But when it comes to funk and soul-jazz and the artists who play in this genre, nothing is certain except that they perform a… Read more »
Where’s the Funk at SXSW 2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year here in Austin, TX. South By Southwest (SXSW) is upon us and the music choices are limitless. Official showcases, unofficial showcases, free shows and parties you may or may not have to RSVP to and every venue in town is fully booked. It is a blast, but it… Read more »
Red Young & Mike Flanigin Talk about Antone’s B3 Summit – Let the organ players loose y’all!
Just Added: Early show tonight with Ike Stubblefield B3 Trio. Click Here for tickets and about tonight’s pre-party or the B3 Summit on Saturday. The Antone’s B3 Summit weekend is finally here and features our very own local legends Red Young, Mike Flanigin and Dr. James Polk plus very special guest Ike Stubblefield. Ike helped… Read more »
