January 22nd, Toubab Krewe with River Spell

Some music cannot be found on a map or within iTunes categories. Some music is so original it seems snatched from the great, invisible substrata that runs below all human activity, a sound aching to be born without a flag or fixed allegiance – free, questing, overflowing with immediate, tangible life. This is the music of Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box, it takes only a few moments to realize in a very palpable way that one is face-to-face with a true original who recognizes no borders in a march towards a muscular, original, globally switched-on sound.

River Spell is a Colorado-based jam band that delivers heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation. Their timeless, yet innovative sound encompasses elements of folk, rock, funk, psychedelic and bluegrass music. Since their recent formation, River Spell has played alongside bands such as Railroad Earth, The Motet, The Lil Smokies, Tea Leaf Green, Mike Dillon, Ghost Light, Holly Bowling, Jason Hann (of The String Cheese Incident), Sicard Hollow, CBDB, Cycles, Eminence Ensemble and many more. They play venues such as The Fox, Cervantes Masterpiece, Belly Up Aspen, Animas City Theatre, etc.