The Rhythm Council at KGSRs Blues On the Green Concert
Friends, it is with great pride and eager anticipation that I invite you all to the debut performance of THE RHYTHM COUNCIL, to take place in Austin, Texas at Zilker Park on Wednesday, June 28 at 7pm. The event is part of KGSR's annual Blues on the Green concert series and is free to the public. These concerts typically draw between 4000 - 6000 people, so get there early, bring lawn chairs, sunscreen, blankets, snacks and bottled water.
Now, let me introduce you if I may, to THE RHYTHM COUNCIL. If you are reading this, then presumably, you know who I am. But did you know that I have formed a band with my friends Henry Butler, Kirk Joseph and Robb Kidd?
What does it all mean? Well, for starters, it does not mean that I will be giving up my own band, The Papa Mali Trio which, of course features the amazing Robb Kidd on drums. Nor, does it mean that Henry Butler will stop doing his own thing, which in Henry's case involves being one of the world's greatest musical geniuses, touring the world and representing the entire legacy of New Orleans piano players . It certainly does not mean that Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove will cease to exist, nor does it mean that The Dirty Dozen will be looking to replace their pioneering funky sousaphonist.
What it does mean is this: We are performing a few festivals and select clubdates this summer, kicking off with the Blues On the Green concert in Austin, and including the High Sierra Music Festival in Northern California and the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon. We have played together before, but always sitting-in ...impromptu ...or should I say, not in an official capacity. We even recorded a tune, Honeybee, the standout track on my upcoming Fog City Records release, Papa Mali - Do Your Thing, which I am happy to report is finally - after several false starts and hurdles- set to be released this fall.
And, starting in a couple of weeks, listen for Honeybee on KGSR 107.1 FM (in Austin). Then you will understand just why I am so excited! For more details visit this site often and stay tuned...
Thanks,
PM
