New Phunk Odyssey - Melody Trucks & The Fitzkee Brothers with Gordon Sterling and the People

Name: New Phunk Odyssey - Melody Trucks & The Fitzkee Brothers with Gordon Sterling and the People
Start: 2024-10-27T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Brambly Park

Schedule

Sun Oct 27 2024 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Brambly Park | Richmond, VA

Free Show!
5pm - 9pm
Melody Trucks featuring the Fitzkee Brothers w/ Gordon Sterling & the People.
Melody Trucks, a talented percussionist and vocalist, has performed in front of thousands at major music festivals such as The Peach Music Festival, Suwannee Rising, and Hulaween. As the daughter of the late Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks, Melody has continued her family's legacy in the world of Southern rock and jam band music. Her skillful percussion work and dynamic stage presence have earned her a devoted following among music fans.
"Fitzkee Brothers" is a group of two brothers who are amazing singers, songwriters and musicians. They have been described as Foo Fighters meet the Allman Brothers! This time, they will be joined by Tony Tyler on guitar.
Post Malone called them, "The mini f-cking Allman Brothers". Nicknamed the "Thump Brothers" for their tight & funky rhythm section, they have been amazing audiences with their killer live performances ever since December of 2018 when they took the stage at their first full band rock show at Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats in Rehoboth Beach, DE. They never looked back, playing their style of high-energy jam band rock & roll almost constantly before intimate and large audiences in DE, MD, VA, PA, NY, NJ, CT, MS, OH, FL, & TX. The group recently finished a tour of the northeast United States with Melody Trucks, daughter of famed Allman Brothers Band drummer, Butch Trucks and cousin to Derek and Duane. The Brothers have had the privilege to play with many great musicians including Post Malone, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, Justin Guip, Oteil Burbridge, Robert Randolph, Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Vaylor and Melody Trucks, Luther and Cody Dickinson, Melvin Seals, Ron Holloway, Joe Marcinek, Eliot Lewis, Bruce Katz, Linwood Taylor, Jamie Mclean, Jonathon Sloane, and Grace Bowers. Their sound has matured and evolved over the years from an "in your face" punk rock to a soulful, funky brand of rock & roll. Their breakout single "Give You All My Love" was recorded at 38 North Studios, and produced by Jim Ebert who described the musical group as "Foo Fighters meets Allman Brothers". Mixed by Jeff Juliano at The Shed. It has exceeded 100k streams on Spotify. The Brothers next single, "Lakesong" is currently on the Modern Jam Band Spotify editorial playlist! "Tomorrow" is set to drop August 30, 2024. We hope you love it!
Gordon Sterling and The People: Soulful Echoes of Unity and Awareness
This is not just music; it's a movement – for, by, and about the People.
In the heart of the nation's capital, Gordon Sterling and The People, a jam rock and soul ensemble, have carved a prominent presence, regularly captivating audiences to sold-out performances.
Central to their music is Gordon's effervescent energy and deeply introspective songwriting, crafting waves of awareness around the lived experiences and perspectives of being Black in America.
From a visionary dream at the tender age of 15, Jamaican American Gordon Sterling received a call to awaken humanity to aspects of themselves forgotten, through the power of music. Embracing this mission wholeheartedly, Gordon embarked on a musical voyage that has spanned over 25 years, establishing his prowess as a revered singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
The band's debut album, "Truth," unveiled in September 2022, is a treasure trove of musical diversity, oscillating between soulful serenades and high-energy explorations. The album's standout track, also titled “Truth,” was hailed as the best Funk/Blues song at the 2023 Washington DC Wammie Awards.
Their music, steeped in themes of reflection, the nuances of racial identity, communal solidarity, and love, speaks volumes, offering listeners a compass to navigate their truth.
Drawing from the wells of jam rock, soul, and reggae, Gordon Sterling and The People's musical odyssey is an invigorating journey into the heart of what it means to connect, reflect, and love fiercely in an ever-evolving world. With every note, they remind us of the power of music to transcend, heal, and unify. This is not just music; it's a movement – for, by, and about the People.