By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s hard to imagine a funkier place to be than The Hive this weekend when Turkuaz returns to Sandpoint.
The colorful nine-piece band from Brooklyn, N.Y., will keep your feet moving in a show that promises a marriage of many musical genres with an infectious energy. In the words of the New Yorker, Turkuaz “delivers horn-filled funk incorporating elements of R. & B., psychedelic pop, gospel, Afro-pop, New Wave, classic rock, and just about any genre that gets people dancing.”
It’s a fusion of influences that Turkuaz calls “powerfunk,” and the infectious, danceable energy it harnesses is evidenced by the following the band has picked up since its formation. A band with a rigorous touring schedule, Turkuaz has criss-crossed the U.S. rocking audiences with sets that blend the tradition of Sly and the Family Stone and Talking Heads. The Talking Heads influence is deeper than the songwriting, too— Talking Heads band member Jerry Harrison produced Turkuaz’s latest single, “On the Run.” Turkuaz’s ability to attract the attention of a music legend is more evidence of a “rapid ascension to relevance (that) can be aptly compared to how fast and focused they play onstage,” according to Relix Magazine.
As with any high-energy, show, Turkuaz will be well served by the top-notch sound and lights and generous dance space at The Hive. Turn out for the fun on Saturday, and make your weekend a little funkier.
Turkuaz plays The Hive Saturday, March 24. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show begins at 9 p.m. The show is restricted to ages 21 and up. Pick up tickets at Eichardt’s, Pucci’s Pub or on show day at The Hive. For more information, email [email protected].
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