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april 2024

fri26apr9:30 pmMelaner

sat27apr3:00 pmHigh & Mighty Brass Band

sun28apr2:30 pmSweet Tooth

mon29apr8:00 pmOpen Mic Night

may 2024

fri03may(may 3)9:00 pmFred Thomas of the J.B.'s

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Fred Thomas holds a unique and significant position in the history of R&B. He served as James Brown’s primary bassist from 1971 onwards, during the iconic “Make it Funky” era. As a member of Brown’s band, the J.B.’s, Fred contributed to one of the most prolific periods in the legendary Godfather of Soul’s remarkable career.

Fred’s exceptional bass skills can be heard on numerous hit songs such as “Hot Pants,” “Papa Don’t Take No Mess,” “Make it Funky,” “Get on the Good Foot,” “Doing it to Death,” “I’m a Greedy Man,” “I Got Ants in My Pants,” “There it Is,” “Stoned to the Bone,” as well as instrumental classics like “Pass the Peas” and “Gimme Some More.” In fact, his bass lines from songs like Bobby Byrd’s “I Know You Got Soul” and Lyn Collins’ “Think” have been sampled countless times, showcasing his enduring influence.

Fred Thomas’s contributions extend beyond the studio. He can be heard on the seminal album “Live at the Apollo Vol. 3 Revolution of the Mind” and can be seen in the documentary “Soul Power” (2008), which captures James Brown’s electrifying 1974 concert in Zaire. Additionally, Fred made several appearances alongside James Brown on the popular show “Soul Train.”

In his own band, Fred Thomas takes center stage, showcasing his talents as a singer, bassist, and performer. He skillfully blends blues and soul classics with the unforgettable JB hits he recorded on, creating an exhilarating musical experience.

Time

3 (Friday) 9:00 pm

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thu30may(may 30)9:00 pmNoe Socha

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Noé Socha is a Brooklyn-based guitar and harmonica player originally from the small town of Carpi, Italy. He is influenced by folk artists such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young, Delta blues musicians such as Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, and Lightnin’ Hopkins plus a hint of Hendrix-esque flavor. Noé has created his own signature sound, pairing fiery guitar technique with virtuosic harmonica playing. After winning several awards at Berklee College of Music including the ”Jimi Hendrix Award” for the college’s leading guitarist and the “Billboard Magazine Endowed Scholarship” presented to the college’s top student, Noé has had the great honor of touring, performing, and recording with artists such as Nona Hendrix (Labelle), Vernon Reid (Living Color), and GRAMMY Award-Winners, Javier Limón and Paula Cole.

In 2017, he released the album, Blues and the World Beyond, which he recorded as one half of Likho Duo with Cliff Schmitt. In 2018 Noé was featured along side SZA and other artists as a part of Mastercard’s Start Something Priceless campaign. His work was highlighted on the iHeartRADIO podcast, Sleepwalkers, as well as Reddit, for his yearlong project entitled ”The Everyday Project” on his Youtube channel called Blind Selfie. Since the COVID-19 Pandemics outbreak in 2020, Noé has been working socially distanced events and gigs around NYC. He is part of The Blues and Beyond music program and was most recently interviewed for CBS New York in a story called, ”Blind in the Pandemic”. He was also selected to be a featured artist for the acoustic guitar company Breedlove and the world’s oldest harmonica company Seydel Harmonicas.

Time

30 (Thursday) 9:00 pm

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