So. when Ma-Man told me about the whole Brotherly Love bit--he didn't say nuthin' about the "back-rub" being included. But..whatter ya' gonna do!? All I was tranna do was tell him that The Big Unkle FunkFuzion Project would be playing right up 76 in KofP!
Friday, June 19th. 8:30pm.
The Wet Whistle 1101 North 12th Street, Reading, PA
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Once again The Big Unkle gives back to the funken community as the proud musical hosts of the Norristown Police Athletic League's Annual Youth Rally and Family Fun Day. Saturday, June 13th, 12-3:00pm 341 Harding Blvd. Norristown, PA
For Immediate Release: Norristown--The 7 piece Big Unkle JazzFunkFuzion Project (TBU) will be appearing Saturday, May 2nd at 12noon at the Norristown Art Hill Festival within the Elmwood Park Fire Chief Memorial Bandshell--1325 Harding Blvd. Norristown, PA. After the Montco Idol finals TBU will kick off an afternoon of funk under the sun that will include multiple bands, visual art displays, food that will make you full, happy then guilty, all kinds of family activities and .... as band leader and bass player, The Big Unkle himself puts it, "it'll be warm... so you know there'll be some sights to see. And we'll be right there providing the oh-so-funky theme music that makes folks move and groove---'cause they're happy! Y'all know exactly what we mean! We'll be old-school funkin'it--cause that's what we do! When there is so much craziness going on in urban communities across the US---these kinds of events are more important than ever.This is our second time a the Festival. We are honorednd happy to give back to the Montco community that gives so much to us! So we just want to tell our friends, fans and families to put a lil' glide in their stride---and come on over to the other side!" The day begins at 11:00am. and will end when it ends. Unkle is set to go on at Noon. The Festival is an annual event the is sponsored by the Norristown Arts Council, Crying Sam Entertainment and the Times Herald and other community groups, volunteers and local businesses. See full schedule and more info: http://norristownartshill.org/festivals/the-crying-sam-elmwood-jam-4-the-hill/
TBU's Jazz-Funk Fuzion Project featuring: "Your main boy. Thick & thin." on bass!
QT Theurer, drums & timbales, Walt Beier, sax & flute. JB Bigham, keys.
Master Percussionist, "Rock" Rothmaller on....what else?! Percussion. Alice-Marie Quirk, violin and "stuff". Sit-in guest, Mr. Kent Alan on guitar and backing vocals AND Jea Street, vocals.
Graphic concepts inspired by The Pony Express!
Getting back to the bassics of jazz-funk and blues--The Big Unkle takes their hometown stage this weekend with Jea Street. Playing TBU's original grooves as well as the benchmarks from Bowie to B.B., Hathaway to Hendrix, from Hancock to Hebb, Marley to The Meters, Coletrane to Cobham and from Sly Stone to Wilson Pickett, Jeff Beck. PeeWee Ellis.Pat Matino. Pat Metheny.The list goes on.
The Line Up: John Henderson, bass. Tom Theurer, drums. Rock Rothmaller, percussion. Bryan Betts, guitar. John "JB" Bigham, Keys. Walt Beier, saxophone, flute and Jea Street, vocals.
The Big Unkle in SNOW MOTION!!!
Here's one way to get on the dance floor....
Well, this ain't exactly what will be happening at Peppers in KofP this Sat. (Jan 10) at 9pm. but when TBU's Dirty Dozen Dance Band starts kicking out your favorite Motown, R&B and Funk Classics, you won't be able to keep your rass off the dance floor.
Overbite 'n all! ______________________________
Watch this and you'll be sorry Well, maybe not!
Don't worry. We won't send you no stupid flowers. But we are sorry that due to circumstances outta our control--TBU's Funken Blues Band show at Peppers tomorrow has been postponed til Saturday, 1/31/15.
And don't forget, that TBU's Dirty Dozen Dance Band will be there on Saturday, 1/10/15.
The Big Unkle's Dirty Dozen Dance Band: Live at The Bridgeport Ribhouse.
Friday, December 19th. Showtime: 9:00pm No cover.
The D3-B plays Motown Classics, 70's, 80's and 90's Soul Grooves & Old-School Funk!
The Bridgeport Ribhouse 1049 Ford St. Bridgeport, PA.
TRAPPED!!
The Big Unkle's
Dance Band
The D-3-B Falls Into The Trappe!
The Trappe Tavern. 416 W. Main St. Trappe, PA Friday, October 3rd, 2014
Question: "Do you really show up with a dozen dudes to play these shows?"
Answer: "Trust us! They'll be at least 12 Muggs on stage by the time we're through!"
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We don't talk about. We just do it! The Big Unkle is committed to non-profit organizations and events that serve and save children, youth and families throughout the Delaware Valley. We are honored to perform on Sunday Oct. 12th at the Get Well Gabby Foundation's Annual Carnival For A Cure.
The carnival is from Fri Oct10--Sun. Oct12th. Show your support. Bring two friends. Then tell them to bring two more. See flyer for details and visit: http://getwellgabby.org/
Find out how TBU can support your community-serving event.
Cilck here: http://thebigunkle.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=37f0ba0cedc43d64575c78199&id=cbd29ca6c0
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The French Connection!
" And whereas he could've called many. He called only one."
DRAGON FLY is an accomplished composer, producer and electro-trip and hiphop fusion saxophonist from France on tour in the USA --- and playing only a few dates with select acts on the East Coast. His influences range from world beat, techno-grooves, reggae to jazz and funk fusion. Teaming up with The Big Unkle for one electraclastic night!
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The Big Unkle Peppers Dates in 2014
Friday, Nov.21th. Saturday, Dec. 27th.
Always three sets! Always from 9:00pm-1:00am Always a new experience!
Somethings never change, and yet no two shows are the same!
John H. The Unkle behind the "Big".
Q-T Theurer
ROCK (no the, just ROCK!)
THEBRYANBETTSGUITAREXPERIENCE
"I think that the current line-up is one of the best TBU Quartets to take the stage".
Because we tried to remove this stupid post below and got the first "hate mail" that we've ever received--we've decided to keep our Happy New Year, Funksters! post in circulation for just a while longer. So here it is in its original posting January 1st. 2014. Watch it quick, 'cause its gone after this.
The Big Unkle's Evolution lays down some funky "Resolutions"! (feat. The Cool Kats on keys, drums and guitar). Nothing Like An Unkle Evolution to Lead the Chant for Some New Year's Resolutions! Everybody Sing-a-long!!
The Big Unkle Peppers Dates in 2014
Jan. 25th. March 15th. May 3rd. June 14th. July 26th. Sept. 27th. Nov.29th. Dec. 27th.
ALL SATURDAYS! 9:00pm Three sets.
Thanks to all of those UM Folks for being at
The Big Unkle's Last Show in 2013
Special Second Set ---Yule Be Funkin' "Round with some Holiday Classics!
TBU Strikin' A Deal With The Big Guy!
Trick: The TBU Unktober show at Peppers has been upstaged by a private event. Treat: No worries. We'll see you on November 30th! --the Saturday after Spanksgiving!
A work in evolutionary process....
"And now time for something completely "OTHER". The Other Element original fusion power trio takes the stage for the first time in years to put another groove in history. Instrumental rock fusion like none before or since. The band who has always had only one mission---"to do it on their own terms and to do it right!" Get your fusion fix on---get your fix for this decade!
TBU: That time of the month show at Peppers. Always giving you a different experience--every time we play. It's not by default. It's by design!
For show times, admission info, addresses, directions, parking and more-see the nifty map below. All shows details subject to change with little or no notice.
DOUBLE HEADER:
- September 28th, Saturday: The Eagle National Bank 5K Cancer Marathon/Drexel Hill, PA. See link below.
- http://www.crozerkeystone.org/news/press-releases/2013/august/22nd-annual-eagle-national-bank-5k-walkrun-for-cancer/
- September 28th, Sat. Peppers, King of Prussia (Freak show: The return of The Other Element)
- October 4th, Friday: The PA Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Jeffersonville, PA
- Upstaged--- The October 26th: Saturday: Peppers, King of Prussia--TBU Funkaween Bash! on the Saturday before Halloween! has been canceled due to a private event. We'll see you next month.
- November 7th, Thursday, Philadelphia -Private Cocktail Reception
- November, 30th, Saturday: Peppers, King of Prussia, PA (TBU's Spanksgivin' Party: on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.)
- December 21st, Saturday: Peppers, King of Prussia (TBU's "Who you callin' a Ho- Ho-Holiday Party!" on the Saturday before Christmas!)
- Thanks to all that joined us on August 24th, Saturday: Peppers, King of Prussia, PA with our special guest, Andy Finberg of the Mighty Pudge on guitar!) That won't be the last of Andy--you can bet on that!!
Random Bad Photos by Good People from a TBU rehearsal at the N-Town PAL Center.
- POST-PONED: The August 4th, Sunday:The Pittsburgh ING Rock n Roll Marathon, Center City, Pittsburgh, PA (the whole event) has been postponed until further notice. Updates to follow.
- All holiday shows at Pepppers in King of Prussia.
Read ALL of this small print!
Note: All times, dates, admission fees, the venue--in fact, everything about the shows can change without a whole lotta notice. Ain't that some sh%t!? Have y'all thought about dat'?!! We wouldn't do that to ya--but some times it's just outta our funkin' control! Always check the site, our FB page, contact the venue directly--better yet, join our mailing list for regular updates. http://thebigunkle.squarespace.com/join-the-mailing-list/
For directions and more show details, see map below.
Looking to book The Big Unkle? http://thebigunkle.squarespace.com/contactbooking/
Special rates for non-profit and community organizations and events.
See ya backstage...