Our friend Tomas Doncker is launching the South By South Orange Festival on the weekend of June 26th at the Sopac Theater in South Orange New Jersey.The concert is being curated by bassist Mike Griot. As with all of Doncker's work this seeks to connect music to listeners on a deeper level than today's candy coated radio world. The mission statement of the South by South Orange Festival is to show how art, science and creativity collide to bring forth innovation. and while Doncker's band will act as the house band the weekend will also feature appearances by Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun, The Wailers front man Josh David and violinist Alan Grubner. Doncker will also be performing his "Big Apple Blues" album that he wrote in collaboration with Pulitzer Prize winner Yusef Komunyakaa.
From his Howlin Wolf album here is a taste of Doncker's take on the Willie Dixon song...yes, the Doors did not originally write the song. The Dixon penned tune was recorded by Wolf seven years before Jim Morrison and friends touched it. Doncker also released the gripping soul ballad "New Day" that was also recorded during his performance at the Iridium in New York City. This track is worth checking out as Doncker rips the solo a new one.
Doncker also released the gripping soul ballad "New Day" that was also recorded during his performance at the Iridium in New York City. This track is worth checking out as Doncker rips the solo a new one. While a much mellower groove that comes close to gospel, if you have like any of the other stuff I have covered from True Groove Global soul, then hearing how immaculate this comes across live is sure to blow you away.
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