Saw Karl Denson and his band Tiny Universe with special guest Bernard Fowler play a night of Bowie tunes Friday in Seattle. With added backup singers, the band played a selection mostly from Bowie's mid 70's funk/soul period (with plenty of sax of course), but also delved into some rocking Ziggy-era material. Bernard and Karl shared vocal duties, and band members didn't shy away from taking extended solos. Bernard is a great frontman and really does the material justice. So does Karl.
They also couldn't resist mentioning that after being in the Stones for so many years (especially Bernard), it was great to be in a band where they "don't get sent to the principal's office" if they screw up (and, yes, there were instances of vocal and musical flubs).

They're only doing the Bowie tribute on a few select dates, so if you're in Vegas (2/12), San Francisco (3/05) or NOLA Jazzfest (5/05), check it out.



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I can't find the las vegas date. The only thing I'm seeing for Karl is Crystal Bay, on Feb 12.

The SF show was cancelled due to Covid in the band. Not sure if it has a new date.

That sounds like a totally fun night.

Luv when Karl does these tributes.
His Stones tributes are great!
Here is one before he joined the Stones

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Yes, Crystal Bay NV on 2/12, and SF 3/05 is the new date.

That's almost 8 hours from vegas unfortunately.