The emerging electro-funk quartet Dizgo packed Dharma Bums in New Hope, PA, on Friday, January 24, 2025, and truly rocked out. The rustic venue—tucked in the attic of a local restaurant—had very little data service but provided a great platform for this Bloomington, IN-based band to bring the heat, and bring the heat they did. Their two-hour set included a pair of debuts, as well as several familiar covers. Kevin Rovner Band provided support.
Dizgo consists of guitarist Andrew Pickel, bassist Kevin Hinnefeld, keyboardist Jake Evatt, and drummer Justin Clark.
The set began with “Run,” from their 2021 release The Quarantine Compilation, which quickly transformed into an electronic odyssey. The funk was dialed up considerably during “Curio.” New tune “Undertow” debuted afterward.
The disco dance party rolled on with “Outer Space,” as the lights transported the crowd into the stratosphere. “Paragon,” another new song, followed this heater.
The room reached a boiling point as the band dove into “The Moma Dance” by Phish. This stellar version segued nicely into the upbeat original tune “Melt,” from their 2024 album of the same name.
Dizgo then delved into the Disco Biscuits’ territory by covering their tune “Shocked!” The band was firing on all cylinders at this point. They continued with a deep house journey during “Whiteout,” ending the set with vigor.
Dizgo remained on stage, as there was no easy access to the backstage area without moving through the crowd. They encored with the late ’90s Eurodance cover “Sandstorm” by Darude, crushing the performance from beginning to end.
They doubled down on a snazzy light rig and delivered a tasty, high-energy blend of jamtronica and blues-rock. Dizgo is quickly gaining momentum and should be on everyone’s short list of bands to catch this winter. They’re up next at Richmond Music Hall on January 26, 2025. Tickets are available via this link. Head on over to their tour page for more dates in your region.
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Band: Dizgo
Date: January 24, 2025
Venue: Dharma Bums
Location: New Hope, PA
Set: Run, Curio, Undertow1, Outer Space, It's Alright, Paragon1, The Moma Dance2 > Melt, Shocked!3, Whiteout
Encore: Sandstorm4
Notes:
1. Live Debut
2. Phish
3. Disco Biscuits
4. Darude
