By Staff

Blurring the line between dojo-disciplined electro-jazz-fusion and street fighter funk, Connecticut’s nu-funk quintet Kung Fu will be opening for legendary jam band moe. on Friday, December 28th at The Palladium in Worcester.

Kung Fu will bring the heat with their unique brand of lethal ‘70s-style funk mixed with EDM ideology. Their explosive live performances described as “jaw droppin” and “musically mesmerizing” have earned them coveted slots at Camp Bisco, Gathering of the Vibes, Catskill Chill and Bear Creek this festival season.

 You can hear Kung Fu playing “God Made Me Funky” here: bit.ly/UcjcWM

MORE ABOUT KUNG FU: With a tight headlock on the new-funk movement, Kung Fu is quickly impressing critics with their unique sonic chops. Kung Fu’s tao merges early Headhunters and Weather Report mentality with contemporary EDM ideology like yin and yang. Although the essence of the Kung Fu Krewe is rooted among ancient jam dynasties, this fledgling “nu-sion” project intends to dominate audiences while nourishing the chi of all who cross their path. Kung Fu features Tim Palmieri on guitar (The Breakfast), Robert Somerville on tenor sax (Deep Banana Blackout), Todd Stoops on keyboards (RAQ), Christopher DeAngelis on bass guitar (The Breakfast), and Adrian Tramontano on drums/percussion (The Breakfast). Currently touring in support of the July, 2011 release of their eponymous debut album, the powerhouse quintet’s live show has been described by critics and fans alike as “lethal funk,” “explosive,” “jaw dropping,” and “musically mesmerizing.” For the uninitiated, the experience is typically shocking, yet, the focus is simple: ENTER THE DRAGON! www.KungFuMusic.com, www.Facebook.com/KungFuTunes, Twitter: @KungFuTunes

MORE ABOUT MOE.:  From modest beginnings in a Buffalo basement over two decades ago to today’s multifaceted success, the members of moe. have never lost sight of the earnest, elemental goals that they aspired to from their very first show: to deliver honest, heartfelt music and to ensure that the audience

moe. in 2012, photo by Alexandra Valenti

has a good time. Considerate and conscientious in their actions and decision-making, moe.’s refreshingly unpretentious attitude has won them a devoted legion of dedicated fans (ranging from seasoned concert-goers to eager young newcomers) and has given rise to a thriving cottage industry ~ a self-contained nation-state in which the band and their audience live as equals, thriving on a reciprocal appreciation rare in today’s increasingly fragmented musical landscape. 2010 marks the twentieth anniversary of moe.’s frontline of Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Chuck Garvey (guitar, vocals), and Al Schnier (guitar, keyboards, vocals), who continue to perform together with the addition of drummer Vinnie Amico and percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Jim Loughlin. Keeping a consistent lineup intact and productive over two decades is no small feat; moe.’s saga is made all the more remarkable because they have consistently done so on their own terms, as independent artists who actively manage their own affairs while staying well ahead of industry and technological developments, including successfully self-releasing their music and offering instant on-site digital concert recordings at their shows. www.moe.org

 

The Palladium, 261 Main St, Worcester, MA, 508-797-9696, www.ThePalladium.net

 Tickets:  $26, all ages

 Special thanks to Destiny Spang of Brotherly Love Productions