Check This Out: Tauk Jams In The Van – Side Project
I had the pleasure of watching Tauk open for Perpetual Groove last Friday at Brooklyn Bowl and I haven’t stopped thinking about their inventive blend of avant-garde jazz, jam rock and soul with a sprinkling of pop since. It’s been a while since I was so impressed by an opening act as they delivered a tight, groove-heavy set at Brooklyn Bowl that even included a spot-on cover of I Want You (She’s So Heavy). Tauk is a band on the rise and have a sound I think many of our readers will appreciate.
With that in mind, we’ve got the perfect introduction to Tauk. The band appeared at Bonnaroo earlier this summer and took part in the Jam In The Van sessions. The group loaded into a van that had been converted into a studio of sorts and performed the earworm-y track Side Project. Despite the cramped quarters, or perhaps because of it, they deliver a fine version of the tune. A video of the performance has been posted on the Bonnaroo 365 channel. Take a look…
Scott Bernstein
Scott Bernstein co-founded Hidden Track in October 2006 and was managing editor until taking over as EiC in January 2008. Scotty also writes for Relix Magazine and curates YEMblog.com.
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