JJ Grey & Mofro, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Big Head Todd and The Monsters all have at least two things in common: soulful talent that keeps the crowd moving and that they will all be at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m., playing groovy sounds will take you on a cosmic trip into the past.
From playing grimy club joints to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey & Mofro have a bone-deep groove composition that never disappoints. JJ Grey can deliver a funk rave-up and an intimate and honest which can be startling and immediate for the audience. Their line-up offers grace and groove in equal measure that’ll surely get the crowd grooving.
Their newest album, “‘Ol Glory” is described as a “country record where the stories are all part of one great mystery; blue’s record with one foot in the church; a Memphis soul record that takes place in the country.”
The spirituality of his music is more accessible here than it ever was before. He will be going on a trip to his past and he’s taking you with him.
With their smooth blues instrumentals and hip-hop influences on their vocals, G. Love & Special Sauce is particularly different from the rest.
Starting in the 90s, G. Love & Special Sauce were performing in Boston bars trying to make a name for themselves while keeping their original old-school sound. Now, they perform about 150 shows a year keeping the audience on their feet every second.
Their front man G. Love (aka Garret Dutton) sings, plays the guitar, and plays the harmonica keeping the a fresh and soulful mood. Bassist, James “Jimi Jazz” Prescott, and drummer, Jeffrey “The Houseman” Clemens give life to the groove-heavy, Chicago-blues-infused rhythm. This trio is sure the keep your blood pumping and feet bumping.
Starting out in the mid-80s, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, or as their loyal fans call them, BHTM, immediately stirred up a sound that became a recognizable trademark for their audience. As they moved through the Colorado club circuit, they evolved and explored many sounds to get to where they are today.
The title for their most recent album, “Black Beehive,” was influenced by the late, great, Amy Winehouse. They approached the recording of this album with an old-school organic fashion letting in enough new material but sticking to their basics of traditional blues and groove.
Doors are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39.50 – $59.50 plus applicable service charges and are available now online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the Westbury box office. Event, date and time are subject to change.
For more information, visit: www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.
