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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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  • Public Enemy was Incredible!

    by SpeedRacer1969 on 2/23/11Ogden Theatre - DenverRating: 5 out of 5

    What a great show and perfect location! Chuck D and Flavor Flav were on the money!

  • Karl Denson and Public Enemy

    by 2Che on 2/22/11Ogden Theatre - DenverRating: 5 out of 5

    This was an awesome show. I was transported back to the 80's with PE then taken on a journey through the universe!!!!!

  • Fun Show!

    by talknbluez on 11/29/10El Rey Theatre - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5

    Hearing them play elephants was the highlight of my vacation!

  • Karl Denson at El Rey LA

    by Spindog on 11/29/10El Rey Theatre - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5

    This was a great show, great venue. Karl Denson and the rest of his band know how to put on a great show.

  • by Anonymous on 4/26/10Royale Boston - BostonRating: 5 out of 5

    The Royale is the nicest venue in town. Lighting and sound are the highest of quality. You put KDTU up on stage and you got one great night.

  • Karl Denson rocks!

    by Nejimakidori on 4/23/10Royale Boston - BostonRating: 5 out of 5

    They were amazing! If you like jazz/funk and like to dance, this band is for you. I will definitely go to see them again.

  • by Kimme78 on 1/11/10Culture Room - Ft LauderdaleRating: 4 out of 5

    It was a great show had a good time. Love the venue.

  • There aren't enough stars to properly rate KDTU!

    by PBnJazz on 1/10/10The Plaza Theatre - OrlandoRating: 5 out of 5

    That's right, there's not enough stars to rate the performance given by this amazing talent so five stars is an understatement! As evidenced by the number of individuals who had seen KDTU at other venues, the music will draw you in and bring you back. We can't wait to see KDTU again...Thank you, Karl, for an enjoyable evening!

  • Tiny Universe Rock the House

    by WebEmpressMargie on 1/9/10Culture Room - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5

    Whether blowing the sax, playing the flute or singing, Karl Denson's soulful, funky and jam-filled music always satisifies. The Tiny Universe were literally fresh off this year's Jam Cruise and yet played a fantastic set that kept the crowd shaking their butts. Playing for over 3 hours straight, the band gave everything they had. They were super ight, yet easily blew ribbons around the melody. You could tell they were loving every minute of it - and so was the crowd. It's obvious that every member is an expert at their instruments - but they don't let "technique" get in the way of expression. Quite simply, they were amazing. I'll be back next year, too.

  • by Anonymous on 11/2/09Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORKRating: 5 out of 5

    KDTU was awesome as always! Not only is the band phenomenal, but Karl Denson is really nice, even announcing that the Yankees won when one member of our group asked. The show was enhanced by their hilarious wolf costumes and theatrical MJ impersonator. Bowery Ballroom is a great venue too. I couldn't have picked a more perfect way to celebrate Halloween.

  • Karl Denson is the Man

    by Linz123 on 11/2/09Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORKRating: 5 out of 5

    This was one of the most exciting shows I have ever been too. Karl's Denson Tiny Universe are full of energy and are amazng musicians. I wish I could redo the whole night just so I could experience their set again. Can't wait for them to come back to NY.

  • OMG... WOW

    by trixiedelite on 11/2/09Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORKRating: 5 out of 5

    Seen KDTU in many other cities, and this the was through the roof. Sooo much energy and electricity at the Bowery Ballroom. Karl & bandmates came out in various Micheal Jackson "costumes", which was very cool. They paid tribute to MJ with numerous songs and dance routines. Intersperced with KDTU new music and old classis, it was a brilliant show, one I will always remember.