The New Phunk Odyssey Tour featuring acclaimed Southern roots-rock vocalist and percussionist Melody Trucks and her good musical pals The Fitzkee Brothers takes to the road for a four-city tour along with Gordon Sterling & The People, with the first show at Death Punch Bar, 2321 18th St. NW, Saturday, October 26. Doors: 7 p.m. Show: 9 p.m. Tickets: $15. Info: (202) 450-2151 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gordon-sterling-the-people-melody-trucks-the-fitzkee-brothers-tickets-1024443065787?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Other shows on the run include Brambly Bar, Richmond, VA (Sunday, October 27); The 8x10, Baltimore, MD (Saturday, Nov. 2); and Kennett Flash, Kennett Square, PA (Sunday, Nov. 3).
"Each show will include sets by both bands, plus a special collaborative set with rotating musicians to honor classic funk and soul tunes by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Parliament Funkadelic, Aretha Franklin, and more," says Trucks.
Melody Trucks is a talented vocalist and percussionist who has performed in front of thousands at major music festivals including Peach Fest, Suwannee Rising, and Hulaween. As the daughter of the late Butch Trucks, she has been surrounded by music her entire life. As a solo artist, Melody can be found on the road with different talented and creative collaborations. Melody is proud to have shared the stage with George Porter Jr., Oteil Burbridge, The North Mississippi Allstars, Jimmy Hall, John Medeski, Jeff Sipe, Widespread Panic, and the list goes on and on.
The Fitzkee Brothers are two brothers who are amazing singers, songwriters, and musicians. They have been described as "Foo Fighters meet the Allman Brothers!" Post Malone called them "The mini f*cking Allman Brothers." Nicknamed the "Thump Brothers" for their tight and 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.
