We've had a really nice run this year at Brooklyn Bowl and we're doing one more before we take off on the road this summer.
We'll be collaborating with our dear friend Kyp Malone on vocals/guitar who you may know from TV on the Radio and Rain Machine. Opening will be iDA HAWK, and guest DJ Cochemea Gastelum from the Dap Kings.
Tickets: HERE
We are still reeling from a sublimely wonderful show two nights ago at Brooklyn Bowl with special guests Brian Jackson and Steven Bernstein. Thanks to everyone who came out and shared the pure joy of the evening. We did some Antibalas originals together and performed the Brian Jackson/Gil Scott-Heron classic's "It's Your World" and "Home Is Where the Hatred Is" and Steven Bernstein/ Sex Mob songs "Mothra" and "7 Bars" with Steven conducting the band in the way that only he can.
Our pal trumpeter Takuya Kuroda dropped in to play on a few numbers. El Imperio with members of the Antibalas and our extended musical family, opened and crushed it. Big shout out to Binky Griptite, of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings who brought his vinyl crates for the evening.
Our friend Craig Carpenter from Afrophonics was in the house with his camera and shared with us some pictures from the show.
Here's the first round:
Thanks to everyone who came out for our final week of the residency at Brooklyn Bowl. This week, we had openers Raja Kassis's Humanbeing, and guest artists Lee Fields, Quantic, Sahr Ngaujah, and Kalmia Traver of Rubblebucket. It was a beautiful night.
Here are some highlights from Instagram:
The calm before the storm. 11/18/2015 at Brooklyn Bowl
Preshow #brooklynbowl #nyc #antibalas
A photo posted by Emily S. (@emmajah79) on
Lee Fields “Lady” 11/18/2015 at Brooklyn Bowl
Last Wednesday night. R&B with #leefields #antibalas #ladies #awesome @leefieldsandtheexpressions @antibalas A video posted by Emily S. (@emmajah79) on
Lee Fields “Lady” 11/18/2015 at Brooklyn Bowl
A photo posted by Raja Kassis (@rajakassis) on
Lee Fields “She's a Love Maker” 11/18/2015 at Brooklyn Bowl
Antibalas with Sahr Ngaujah 11/18/2015 at Brooklyn Bowl
A photo posted by Hendrika (@_hendrika) on
“Mi Swing Es Tropical” with Will Holland aka Quantic: (feat Ray Mason: trombone) 11/18/2015
Yessss! #cumbia #worldmusic #willholland #antibalas @antibalas @quanticmusic @ray_jay_may A video posted by Emily S. (@emmajah79) on
Crowd Shot: 11/18/2015 at Brooklyn Bowl