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Alan Evans

Co-founder, writer and drummer of Soulive for over 15 years, Alan Evans proudly presents his newest creation the Alan Evans Trio; an inspiring and fresh organ trio lineup. Enlisting the support of good friends and talented players Danny Mayer on guitar (On the Spot Trio), and Beau Sasser (Melvin Sparks, Akashic Record) the trio's sound proves hard driving and groovin' with dark funky rhythms and blues lick solos. Alan Evans Trio opens a window into another side - an emotional introspection, as dark as it is powerful. Their passionate progressions emanate an electrified, smoky, 70s-era CTI Records zeitgeist. Mention the name Alan Evans to a room full of music lovers, and you will get a consensus nod at one of the most celebrated and tenacious drummers in the jazz, funk, and soul scene

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe at Levitt Pavilion

by Geoff Anderson
September 1, 2017

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Levitt Pavilion Denver, CO August 26, 2017 You don't hear much talk of “The Energy Crisis" anymore. That's because Karl Denson's Tiny Universe has been on the scene, lighting things up and generating gigawatts of energy with its frequent funk fusillades. Over the course of their two ...

PHO: Two

by Joe Gatto
May 23, 2017

PHO, the Minneapolis funk band, is one of the hottest rising stars on the modern funk music scene. Even Prince thought so. The Purple One got hip to PHO, and then invited the group to open for Larry Graham at Paisley Park. Since then, PHO has played with The Motet, Dopapod, Dam-Funk, Dumpstaphunk and ...

Woodstock Sessions Vol. 1

By Alan Evans

Label: The Woodstock Sessions
Released: 2014
Track listing: 
They Call Me Velvet; 


If You Want My Love; 


Thor; 


Have You Seen Him; 


The Lay Down; 
 Crooooz; 


What Happens Off in the Woods; 


Who Dare Knock; 
Just Another Dream; 


Cosmic Hazeldust.



Alan Evans Trio: Woodstock Sessions Vol. 1

by Doug Collette
August 23, 2014

The Alan Evans Trio, nee Alan Evans' Playonbrother, were the first band to formally avail themselves of the resources of Applehead Studios for a live with studio audience session in Woodstock New York in 2013. Patterned to a great degree on Levon Helm's Midnight Rambles at his own barn, ultra contemporary facilities in a rustic setting, ...

Jazz This Week: Alan Evans' Playonbrother, Tony Suggs, Dave Dickey Big Band, and More

July 24, 2014

As is typical for this time of year, the calendar of upcoming jazz performances in and around St. Louis over the next few days is a bit light on touring acts. Fortunately, our local musicians have plenty going on in a variety of genres, from straight-ahead and swing to funk to cabaret to big band to ...

Merkaba

By Alan Evans

Label: Royal Family Records
Released: 2013
Track listing: Thor; Gone; Life Is Harder To Live; Cosmic Hazel Dust; Who Dare Knock; They Call Me Velvet; Have You Seen Him; Hotcakes Meltdown; Biscuits; Givin' To You.

The Alan Evans Trio: Merkaba

by Doug Collette
April 12, 2013

Anyone who mistakenly thought The Alan Evans Trio was (or was going to be) Soulive lite is going to be more than pleasantly surprised in hearing the threesome's sophomore recording. Before the opening cut “Thor" is thirty-seconds in, the band displays a depth and reach far in advance of its predecessor.Not that AET isn't ...

Catskill Chill Music Festival Artist Line-Up September 7-9

May 25, 2012

Catskill Chill Music Festival unveils their artist line-up for the third annual Chill at the picturesque Camp Minglewood in Hancock, New York. Taking place September 7th – 9th, the 2012 event will host over 40 bands on three stages during the 3-day camping festival. Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, where the beauty of nature synchronizes with ...

Alan Evans Trio to Play Saturday, May 5 at the Old Rock House

March 30, 2012

Drummer Alan Evans (pictured) of the funk/jazz group Soulive is bringing his new trio to St. Louis to perform at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at The Gramophone. Evans will be touring this spring in support of the release of his album Drop Hop, which, much like Soulive, incorporates the influence of Booker T. and ...