The Steadfast Labs Safe Cannabis Concert Series at Otus Supply proudly presents "Toubab Krewe wsg Jive Colossus".

Doors at 7 pm.
Presale Tickets $17, Day of Show $20.
Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 48 hours of doors, required for entry.

About Toubab Krewe:
Some music cannot be found on a map or within iTunes categories. Some music is so original it seems snatched from the great, invisible substrata that runs below all human activity, a sound aching to be born without a flag or fixed allegiance – free, questing, overflowing with immediate, tangible life. This is the music of Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box, it takes only a few moments to realize in a very palpable way that one is face-to-face with a true original who recognizes no borders in a march towards a muscular, original, globally switched-on sound.

Formed in 2005, Toubab Krewe has tenaciously honed their craft through relentless touring and a fierce dedication to carving out something they can truly call their own. The fruits of this hard work can be heard on their latest release, STYLO, (March 2nd, 2018). What Justin Perkins (kora, kamelngoni, guitar, percussion), Terrence Houston (drumset), Drew Heller (guitar, organ), Justin Kimmel (bass, keys), and Luke Quaranta (djembe, dunun, sangban, kenkeni, kryn, karenye) have wrought on STYLO reflects the many miles and musical journeys that have transpired since their last studio album, TK2.

This is a band that actively draws inspiration from whatever source floats into their purview, something they've exhibited in their decade and a half of heavy gigging, including regular appearances at major U.S. festivals like Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Electric Forest, Wakarusa, Hulaween, and abroad at such legendary gatherings as the Festival In The Desert in Essakane, Mali, Shanghai World Music Festival, and Jam Cruise. Whether on their own or collaborating with luminaries like the Last Poets' Umar Bin Hassan, Uncle Earl's Rayna Gellert, or Weedie Braimah, Toubab Krewe has already earned the attention and respect of a broad musical community.

Toubab carries echoes of African greats like Ali Farka Toure, Orchestra Baobab and Salif Keita, no doubt picked up during the group's travels to study and live in Guinea, Ivory Coast and Mali. But what truly differentiates Toubab Krewe from other Statesiders inspired by African music is how they innovate on what they've learned instead of simply recreating tradition. Toubab Krewe carves out a new trail honoring the African originators they admire by making something alive and contemporary.

About Jive Colossus:
Active in the Ann Arbor music scene since 2014, Jive Colossus is an 11-piece ensemble formed
to celebrate community and the rich musical traditions of an increasingly interconnected world.
Lead vocalist Shelley Catalan’s fresh vocal stylings percolate over danceable, infectious grooves
punctuated with colorful horn riffs. Driven by a 3-piece horn section and percussion-heavy
rhythm section, Jive Colossus will activate the dance floor and take you on a high-energy
musical journey through Afrobeat, Funk, Caribbean, R&B, Latin, Jazz & Soul. Nurtured by deep
musical roots, members of Jive Colossus have performed nationally and internationally, with
artists including Ray Charles, Bo Diddly, Percy Sledge, Kenny Garrett, Calypso Rose, the
Temptations, and Jimmy Dorsey, and Michigan artists such as the Ragbirds, May Erlewine and
Rachael Davis. The band’s members are a microcosm of the rich diversity of our community and
America today, with family members on four continents.

About our Sponsor:
The Parliament Room at Otus Supply events are brought to you by the Steadfast Labs Safe Cannabis Concert Series at Otus Supply, a unique partnership with Michigan’s most trusted cannabis testing lab to educate consumers about the importance of safe cannabis through the power of live music. Learn more at steadfastlabs.com.

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