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In 2023, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe celebrate their 25th anniversary as a band.

KDTU has electrified audiences around the world from the fields of Naeba in Japan at the infamous Fuji Rock Festival to the hallowed stage of Madison Square Garden where they previously joined the Dave Matthews Band and The Godfather of Soul, James Brown.  From performing as Sexual Chocolate (Karl was in the original band in the movie Coming To America and its sequel) at the Outside Lands Music festival in San Francisco, to being the first late night act at the inaugural Bonnaroo festival, KDTU have been a dominating force in music for the past 25 years.

All-night, sold-out concerts during Jazzfest in New Orleans have featured sit ins by everyone from Lenny Kravitz & Steve Winwood (with whom Karl has recorded and toured) to avant garde luminaries Marc Ribot & Boyfriend.  Chuck Leavell and Bernard Fowler (Karl's bandmates in The Rolling Stones where Karl replaced the great Bobby Keys as saxophonist in 2014) have joined onstage and on record, as have Lukas Nelson, John Oates, Michael Franti, Warren Haynes, Ivan Neville, Anders Osborne, Big Daddy Kane, Roy Hargrove, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Joshua Redman, Marcus King, and Bernie Worrell, among others.

Touring the country with the Allman Brothers, My Morning Jacket, D'Angelo, The Roots, Public Enemy, Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, Parliament Funkadelic, Slightly Stoopid, Widespread Panic, very few concert goers have been untouched by the Tiny Universe live.  In addition to KDTU, Karl Denson aka "Diesel" is a founding member of the seminal groove act The Greyboy Allstars.

Setlists

    1. 1.The next episode (Dr. Dre)
    2. 2.Steamed Water
    3. 3.pimp (50 Cent)
    4. 4.Satisfied
    5. 5.Believe To My Soul (Dr Dre outro)
    6. 6.TONIGHT
    7. 7.candy shop (50 Cent)
    8. 8.Flute Down
    9. 9.love Like This (Faith Evans)
    10. 10.The light
    11. 11.power trip
    12. 12.Because of Her Beauty
    13. 13.Spottie
    14. 14.freak on (Missy Elliot)
    15. 15.Favorite Things (Hammerstein & Rodgers)
    16. 16.The Answer

  1. Set 1:

    1. 1.
    2. 2.
    3. 3.Biggest Fan
    4. 4.I wouldn't mind
    5. 5.I believe you're trying to make a foolout of me
    6. 6.Can't Stop the Rain (Neal Francis cover)
    7. 7.long way down

  2. Set 2:

    1. 8.
    2. 9.
    3. 10.gonna be alright
    4. 11.Time to Pray
    5. 12.what goes up
    6. 13.Brother's Keeper
    1. 1.B for My Name (Beastie Boys cover)
    2. 2.Dance Lesson #2
    3. 3.Biggest Fan
    4. 4.How Fine Is That
    5. 5.Believe To My Soul
    6. 6.Can't Stop the Rain (Neal Francis cover)
    7. 7.Time to Pray
    8. 8.Rich Man's Welfare (The RH Factor cover)
    9. 9.Rabbit Hole (why mona cover)
    10. 10.Stop This Flame
    11. 11.Brother's Keeper
    1. 1.Bishop Funk
    2. 2.Dance Lesson #2
    3. 3.Steamed Water
    4. 4.I'm Your Biggest Fan
    5. 5.Can We Trade
    6. 6.Believe To My Soul
    7. 7.Gossip
    8. 8.Elephants
    9. 9.Rabbit Hole (why mona cover)
    10. 10.Rise and Shine

  2. Encore

    1. 11.Crisco
    1. 1.Going to a Go-Go (The Miracles cover)
    2. 2.Live With Me (The Rolling Stones cover)
    3. 3.Honky Tonk Women (The Rolling Stones cover)
    4. 4.Loving Cup (The Rolling Stones cover)
    5. 5.Harlem Shuffle (Bob & Earl cover)
    6. 6.Casino Boogie (The Rolling Stones cover)
    7. 7.Shake Your Hips (Slim Harpo cover)
    8. 8.Ruby Tuesday (The Rolling Stones cover)
    9. 9.Emotional Rescue (The Rolling Stones cover)
    10. 10.Rip This Joint (The Rolling Stones cover)
    11. 11.Can't You Hear Me Knocking (The Rolling Stones cover)
    12. 12.Miss You (The Rolling Stones cover)
    13. 13.Monkey Man (The Rolling Stones cover)
    14. 14.Sweet Virginia (The Rolling Stones cover)

  2. Encore

    1. 15.Bitch (The Rolling Stones cover)

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Reviews

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 82 reviews
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  • KDTU has an off-night

    by Anonymous on 5/10/16The Fillmore - San FranciscoRating: 3 out of 5

    I have seen KDTU many times, and playing lots of types of material. This was an off night in my opinion. I frequently see Ziek McCarter as well (both solo and with Con Brio), and his voice seemed to lack his usual strength. Chris Littlefield was MIA on trumpet (maybe two short bursts of trumpet playing all night). It was nice hearing the songs jammed out, and the guitar playing was fairly solid. Show, including encores, was only 98 minutes long. Band came on at 10:29 and wrapped "Party Up" at 11:27. Many were expecting a break and second set, not encores, after "Dirty Mind" was finished. This was my 72nd show this year, so I do have experience in assessing good v. so-so performances. Making matters worse, the Fillmore had none of their usual ales, so beer selection sucked.

  • Karl's still got it!

    by Anonymous on 10/12/15Variety Playhouse - AtlantaRating: 5 out of 5

    Supremely enjoyed this show! Super funky and great beer prices.

  • by Anonymous on 6/30/14House of Blues Myrtle Beach - North Myrtle BeachRating: 5 out of 5

    Keller was excellent as usual. Karl and Company were spectacular. Sound could have been a little better.

  • AWESOME~

    by KBJM on 2/4/14The Space At Westbury - WestburyRating: 5 out of 5

    KArl is AMAZING! The Space is an awesome place to see a show! Loved the hula hoopers!

  • by drchapstick on 2/3/14The Sinclair - CambridgeRating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome venue. Even better band! Love Denson and TU!

  • Karl Denson christens the Sinclair

    by Anonymous on 2/1/14The Sinclair - CambridgeRating: 5 out of 5

    He's awesome. His Tiny Universe also. All in suits. Super tight. Guests on stage. What a great show...on a Wednesday night. New stuff heavier. Old stuff throwbacks to way back but seemed alive and fresh.

  • My first time seeing this band and WOW !!!

    by MuddPuppy on 11/7/13Fillmore Auditorium (Denver) - DenverRating: 5 out of 5

    Powerful projection from the entire band. My friends and I had our socks blown off.

  • Always great venue, even better show!

    by Chellefish7 on 9/30/138x10 - BaltimoreRating: 5 out of 5

    High energy, funky beats, even tribal at times. Great uplifting show that keeps you engaged throughout.

  • fun show

    by kel400 on 12/18/12The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver SpringRating: 4 out of 5

    this started a little slow as the band didn't go on until after 9 and they played a few of their own songs before starting the tribute. after that it pretty much rocked. they played all the old favorites and threw in a few of the obscure instrumentals. definitely glad to have caught this show. i went primarily to catch stoopid who rocked it as usual.

  • great Show

    by Mikeem1967 on 12/15/12The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver SpringRating: 5 out of 5

    Great show w/great musicians KD is sick. Then u add some of the dudes from stoopid.if u missed your bad.

  • Karl Densen - MASTERPIECE!

    by grayt1 on 12/15/12The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver SpringRating: 5 out of 5

    WOW! What a great show. From the spot on perfect covers of the Beastie Boys to the legendary jams, this show was monumental. Karl Densen was new to me, but I will be back anytime he is in the area!

  • I want more....

    by KDTUStarDust on 12/3/12Best Buy Theater - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5

    This show was incredible! Thank you KTDU and Slightly Stoopid...you killed it!!

  • Great Tribute

    by Marquis009 on 12/3/12Best Buy Theater - New YorkRating: 4 out of 5

    KDTU rocked and Slightly Stoopid sounded just like the Beasties!

  • More Anders

    by Kozmikgene on 2/20/12Royale Boston - BostonRating: 5 out of 5

    I thought this show was brilliant and really enjoyed KDTU but the highlight was Anders Osbourne for me. I really look forward to seeing him in the near future as a headliner! Also I am a big fan of the Royale, great sounding room and reasonably

  • Karl Denson never disappoints!

    by Burndog2 on 2/17/12Potawatomi Casino/Northern Lights Theater/Expo Center - MilwaukeeRating: 5 out of 5

    OUTSTANDING! Karl Denson's Tiny Universe never disappoints!

  • Excellent show! So-so venue.

    by matty3000 on 2/12/12Royale Boston - BostonRating: 4 out of 5

    Fantastic music. Even better than expected! Venue was OK. Problems with sound, and poor variety in beverage selection. Especially they need to have a better beer selection.

  • The Bomb

    by Rmis on 2/10/12Webster Hall - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5

    As an old time rock n' roller and current funk aficionado, this concert was heavenly.

  • Treat Yourself to Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

    by bostonpat on 2/9/12Royale Boston - BostonRating: 5 out of 5

    Show at Royale was unreal...Anders Osborne on guitar, Karl on Sax, my ears are still ringing 2 days later, and it couldn't have been more worth it.

  • by JJessie on 2/9/12Royale Boston - BostonRating: 4 out of 5

    This band is so talented.... so why are they stooping to cover-band status. Want to hear more of the real thing! original Karl tunes, got a few early in the set, they are so much better than the Stones.

  • KDTU

    by Kimboly on 8/28/11MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa - StatelineRating: 4 out of 5

    Fun booty shakin after party, these guys really know how to entertain. Very Funky, but good ol' Jazz feel like down in New Orleans. I would totally go to see them again.