Brother Yusef - The King of Organic Deep Fried Fattback Blues

Schedule

Fri Mar 03 2023 at 08:00 pm

Location

The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, 94704 | Berkeley, CA

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Brother Yusef is a self-taught musician, a master solo guitarist and a uniquely passionate vocalist. His performances are raw, honest, and as real as the genre has ever aspired to be. Honed over thirty years, he calls his multi-faceted style "fattback blues," for its rich mix of Delta, Chicago, and Texas blues alongside a hard-driving Louisiana stomp. Fattback Blues combines "traditional" fingerpicking and slide guitar playing with the contemporary feel of urban blues, rock, and funk. He uses his right-hand thumb to beat out a percussive bass-line and shuffle while the index finger plays rhythm and lead lines, creating a full band sound with a solo guitar.
Brother Yusef approaches the blues from a musical, spiritual and social context. He is quoted as saying, “for African Americans, blues is survival, healing, and freedom.”
Performing at various blues and music festivals, social dance events, Brother Yusef has gained worldwide recognition. He takes his audience on a musical journey, from a backwoods jook joint to the fiery emotions of the sanctified church.
Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available at the link below, or you may purchase your tickets at the door the night of the show.
Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and adult beverages with no additional corkage fee. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.
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A Message About Our Indoor Shows:
Our indoor shows require that you wear a mask except when eating or drinking. The performers will be mask-less and same-day tested.
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Where is it happening?

The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, 94704, United States

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Tickets

USD 18

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