Great time, great band, great show!
by D. on 12/9/19Theatre of Living Arts - PhiladelphiaLove love Turkuaz! the TLA is a small, intimate venue with great sound!
Venue
TURKUAZ IN CONCERT:
With a lineup of ten members and counting, New York funk orchestra Turkuaz is a force to behold on stage -- and that's before they've even started playing. Once the show begins, the band puts the full heft of their roster to incredible use, combining virtuosic musicianship, an arsenal of instruments, and wacky stagewear to deliver an off-the-wall concert experience that's as impressive for its sheer force as it is for the astonishing range of influences it displays. From the '80s-inspired bounce of "Coast to Coast" to the funky brass squelches and syncopated guitars of "Tired of Walking", Turkuaz take ticket buyers on a decade-spanning musical ride that keeps them moving and shaking till the very last note.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Turkuaz formed in Brooklyn in the late '00s and quickly took the NYC underground scene by storm with their everything-but-the-kitchen-sink funk sound and raucous live shows. After spending several years building a devoted fanbase with extensive regional touring, the band released their 2011 debut album Zerbert, a sizzling slice of eclectic tunes that took its cue from funk legends like Sly & The Family Stone and Parliament. To support the release they piled in a 15-person bus and set out on tour, shaking the walls at venues and festivals throughout the country. Several live albums and a covers album followed in 2012 and 2013, and in 2014 the band dropped their proper sophomore album Future 86. The record perfectly fused their disparate influences, combining funk, soul, R&B, and Latin elements to achieve a seriously party-worthy record. A legendary live act known for their energy, musical prowess, and sheer size, Turkuaz continue to let it all hang out with encore-worthy performances on tour.
Love love Turkuaz! the TLA is a small, intimate venue with great sound!
Turkuaz killed it as always. Awesome show! Would definitely recommend.
There are few active nonet groups in the music scene. Turkuaz is one such band. All 9 members are consistently decked-out in their trademark colors, but the pleasing visual display only enhances the incredible talents of each and every member. Each performer had an opportunity to complete a solo at least once that night, and all brought the audience to a joyful spot with their musical talents. It is rare to experience the level of musical precision that Turkuaz bestows. Their timing is impeccable. It is easy to tell that they love performing together and although we attend perhaps 20 total concerts per year, the Turkuaz shows stand out because of their incredible level of FUN. I do not miss Turkuaz shows within 100 miles of my reach
If you haven’t seen these guys, do yourself a favor & go! It’s impossible to not dance to their music! Great musicians and marvelous entertainers as well. They bring back all those classic R&B & funk moves from the ‘70’s & has everyone in the whole place moving!
The energy was amazing. Turkuaz really brought the 🔥🔥
My friends and I had a great ecperience at the Cohoes Music Hall. I recommend the balcony seats in this venue :)
Turkuaz may be the most exciting band to see live today. They never let up on the funk peddle. You just can't find a better band to dance to live!
This was Turkuaz at its best! 5th time seeing them
This show was incredible! The music was astoundingly great, the outfits were dope, the coordinated dance moves were perfect, the lights were on point! Honestly, in 20 years of seeing shows, this was THE BEST I have EVER seen! I will see them every time they come to my area forever! Make sure you are ready to dance!
I had never seen either of these bands before, but went on whim because a few of my friends had purchased tickets. Spiritual Rez was LITERALLY incredible, and I don't think any other opener would have gotten all of us as excited for the actual show. As soon as Turkuaz came on, though, one of my friends got kicked out. No one is really sure why.. he hadn't lost his temper and wasn't drunk or anything.. So that was a real bummer... but otherwise, the two bands killed it and we all had a great time!