Blu Egyptian's Holiday Hootenanny

As you surely know by now, Blu Egyptian is on a skyward trajectory as one of the hottest young jambands in Nor Cal. Last year they made waves on the festival circuit at Hogfarm Hideway Festival and Oregon’s Cascade Equinox Festival. This year they crushed it at The Golden Road Gathering in Placerville, Rosebud Ranch, prolific “renegade” offerings at High Sierra and their maiden voyage to Burning Man. Their typically relentless touring schedule to venues all throughout the west only continues to expand.

They live to jam, but that’s only part of what has earned them a passionate fanbase. They are disciples of so many great bands, past and present. They hold this music in a state of reverence while channeling those influences into their own intricate gameplan with lighthearted sincerity. They run a wide range of genres through their mad scientist laboratory and emerge with a kaleidoscopic dance party soundtrack. Their off-the-charts energy flows organically through jam-rock, funk, Latin grooves and reggae. They even have an electric fiddle when it’s time to bust out some String Cheese-style newgrass.

Beyond their musicianship, Blu Egyptian set themselves apart as true showmen. Guitarist Don Jules is one of those vibey alpha dogs who makes it seem like he’s been sleeping with his instrument since he got it on Christmas morning as a kid. He also carries a soulful vocal presence far exceeding his age. All four members bring their own magnetism and constantly evolving talent to the table. You can’t take your eyes off the stage.

Speaking of Christmas morning, the band is thrilled to present this “Holiday Hootenanny” to fully put us in the spirit. They live for thematic events like this and have lots of fun cooked up for us. They’ll tap into some traditional elements of the Christmas soundtrack while of course putting their own freewheeling spin on it. It will be a psychedelic sleigh ride into the stars!

Host or Publisher Crazy Horse Saloon and Grill