More praise should be given to musicians who can actually play, because the Brooklyn scene – among other things – is a testament to the fact that mastering an instrument ain’t easy. Tauk – a band as jazzy as The Deli can go as far as music coverage (we don’t cover jazz!) – is equal parts music nerds with prog/post rock tendencies and soulful songwriters. Often compared to established jam bands like Phish and Lotus – but with a feel all their own for deep groove – the quartet has a rare ability to channel emotional melodic leads, and all without a lead singer. With their next LP ‘Homunculus’ due to be released April 30th, they’re set to continue their fast rise. But instead of waiting for the next Peach Fest or Bonnarroo to see the group’s funk and freestyle freakouts, check out the quartet before the album’s release this Wednesday, April 24th at Sullivan Hall. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
