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Turkuaz is Brooklyn Power Funk. Their stage show combines influences from Sly and the Family Stone to Talking Heads into an explosive auditory and visual circus, a full-frontal assault on the senses. After multiple residencies at NYC’s Brooklyn Bowl, several blowout festival performances (Bear Creek, Mountain Jam, Strangecreek, Equifunk and Wormtown to name a few) and tours spanning the east and west coasts, Turkuaz has developed a reputation from NYC to San Francisco as the band that plays louder, faster, and harder than all the rest. Born as a side project by co-founders Dave Brandwein and Taylor Shell, Turkuaz was formed in Boston in 2008. Unbeknownst to Dave and Taylor, a demo of theirs had been submitted to Berklee College of Music’s Heavy Rotation Records by a friend. Heavy Rotation immediately added Turkuaz to their annual showcase at the Berklee Performance Center, and the spark was lit. Dave and Taylor formed the current funk monstrosity from amongst their musician friends. Turkuaz’s first show was to 1,000 people at the Berklee Performance Center and was met with rave reviews. After a short time, the band migrated as a whole to Brooklyn, with the intention of bringing their brand of funk to New York. With two independent album releases, tours up, down and across the country, a solid and ever-growing NYC fanbase, and the desire to only get bigger, Turkuaz keeps on perfecting their brand and continuing their upward trajectory at concerts and festivals across the country.

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Turkuaz Twitter 1/8 @ 1:01 PM
Turkuaz - I had a great chat with Dr. Jen Palladino about all I’ve been through the last few years. She was great to talk to… https://t.co/HPfpBy1L6a
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Turkuaz Twitter 12/9 @ 5:43 AM
Turkuaz - Check out 'Sleeping Sun, Waking Moon' by Band for Sale today! The latest solo project from Dave Brandwein 👏 https://t.co/4nkf6lEiNu
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Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce 2024 'Remain In Light' Summer D Photo Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce 2024 'Remain In Light' Summer Dates
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023

Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads and acclaimed touring member Adrian Belew are doing a 'Remain In Light' Summer Tour. The tour will find Harrison and Belew performing songs from this monumental period of the band's history alongside a powerhouse band, including former members of Turkuaz, Julie Slick ...

Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce Additional 2023 Tour Dates Photo Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce Additional 2023 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023

After wrapping the first leg of the tour in New Haven, CT on March 11th, the tour will resume with appearances at the Golden Road Music Festival, Mill Valley Music Festival, and Riverbend Music Festival in May, as well as a run of performances with Cool Cool Cool, featuring former members of Turkuaz...

Band For Sale Release New Single 'Is There Anybody?' Photo Band For Sale Release New Single 'Is There Anybody?'
by Michael Major - November 22, 2022

Brandwein previously oversaw the growth of Turkuaz, the nine-piece funk band he’d fronted since college, into an internationally touring powerhouse sharing the stage and collaborating with legends like The Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew (King Crimson, David Bowie, NIN)....

Shira Elias (Formerly of Turkuaz) Shares Single 'EARTH SUN' Ahead of EP Release Photo Shira Elias (Formerly of Turkuaz) Shares Single 'EARTH SUN' Ahead of EP Release
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022

LA-based futuristic R&B-funk artist, Shira Elias, shares soulful track 'EARTH SUN' out everywhere now ahead of her sophomore EP, SERVICES the EP, available for pre-order now. Alongside new music, Elias will perform a solo set as well as join the new Cool Cool Cool funk outfit at North Beach Music Fe...

Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce 'Remain In Light' Tour Photo Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce 'Remain In Light' Tour
by Michael Major - November 01, 2022

Kicking off in Denver on February 16th before winding its way through the Midwest and east coast, the 19-date tour will find Harrison and Belew performing songs from this monumental period of the band’s history alongside a powerhouse band, including former members of Turkuaz, Julie Slick on bass, an...

Shira Elias (Formerly of Turkuaz) Announces EP & Shares 'HOOK'D' Single Photo Shira Elias (Formerly of Turkuaz) Announces EP & Shares 'HOOK'D' Single
by Michael Major - October 20, 2022

Shira Elias, announces her sophomore EP, SERVICES the EP. 'HOOK'D,' the first taste of the project, is a romantic funk-filled groove, out everywhere now. Alongside new music, Elias will perform live and solo across Southern California this November, and join the new Cool Cool Cool funk outfit at Nor...

Dave Brandwein Announces Debut Solo Album with Release of New Single Photo Dave Brandwein Announces Debut Solo Album with Release of New Single
by Michael Major - September 30, 2022

To those that know Dave Brandwein as the frontman of Turkuaz, the indie-Americana/folk-rock music of Band For Sale might seem like a radical change. But to the multi-instrumentalist and producer, the upcoming album, Sleeping Sun, Waking Moon, represents a return to his musical roots....

Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Announce Funk The World Tour Photo Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Announce Funk The World Tour
by Michael Major - July 14, 2022

Freekbass & The Bump Assembly are embarking on the 2022 Funk The World Tour featuring Sammi Garett (formerly of Turkuaz). Freekbass & The Bump Assembly is a high-energy live show like no other. Funk and Live music fans will want to plan a party around this show when it comes to their town....

Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Announce 2022 'Funk The World' Tour Photo Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Announce 2022 'Funk The World' Tour
by Michael Major - July 07, 2022

Part musical journey, part Ohio-Funk experience, everyone from bass guitar enthusiasts, to Funk and Live music fans will want to go to this show when it comes to their town. The tour kicks off in Youngstown, OH on July 22 and will head through Denver, Chicago, and more before concluding in Freekbass...

VIDEO: Nicky Egan Drops Her New Music Video 'This Life' Photo VIDEO: Nicky Egan Drops Her New Music Video 'This Life'
by Michael Major - June 07, 2022

Nicky Egan continues to make a steady mark in the music scene, carving out a unique journey and solidifying herself as a multi-talented creative and multi-instrumentalist. She’s performed all over the country fronting her own musical projects along with as a hired-gun for Chicano Batman, Tune-Yards,...

Nicky Egan Shares New Title Track From Her Forthcoming LP 'This Life' Photo Nicky Egan Shares New Title Track From Her Forthcoming LP 'This Life'
by Michael Major - April 22, 2022

Nicky Egan continues to make a steady mark in the music scene, carving out a unique journey and solidifying herself as a multi-talented creative and multi-instrumentalist. She’s performed all over the country fronting her own musical projects along with as a hired-gun for Chicano Batman, Tune-Yards,...

TAUK Announces Otherworldly LP 'Chaos Companion' Photo TAUK Announces Otherworldly LP 'Chaos Companion'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 04, 2021

Speaking about the album title, bassist Charlie Dolan reflects, “Everyone’s got a chaos companion, something that keeps you grounded in the midst of all the madness. Maybe it’s your spouse, maybe it’s your kids, maybe it’s your dog. For us, it was the music.”  ...

Butcher Brown Release New Five-Track EP 'ENCORE' Photo Butcher Brown Release New Five-Track EP 'ENCORE'
by TV News Desk - June 04, 2021

The five tracks featured on ENCORE were recorded during the same time as their critically-acclaimed major label debut, #KingButch. The band says, 'ENCORE is full of musical gems from the #KingButch sessions. With these songs, we go further into some of the directions that we tapped for the album.'...

Chestnut Grove's 'The Album' Set for Release May 21 Photo Chestnut Grove's 'The Album' Set for Release May 21
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 27, 2021

The members of Chestnut Grove have been together since high school and are nearing their thirtieth birthdays – the sonic themes on The Album reflect this period of growth with lyrics that discuss how difficult it is to cope with getting older, the pain of losing friends and the sting of romantic bre...

Bonnaroo Announces 2021 Lineup Photo Bonnaroo Announces 2021 Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 31, 2021

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Founders Of Turkuaz, Live For Live Music Launch Educational Web Series Photo Founders Of Turkuaz, Live For Live Music Launch Educational Web Series
by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2020

Dave Brandwein, founder of nine-piece funk band Turkuaz and Kunj Shah, founder of Live For Live Music are joining forces to launch an educational, web series Keep Your Mind in Tune to give music fans a better understanding of the issues we face in the US today. ...

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by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2020

Live For Live Music, in partnership with HeadCount, will present Democracy Comes Alive, a one-day virtual music festival on Saturday, October 3rd aimed at promoting voter participation. ...

Justice Comes Alive Raises $55,000 for the Plus1 For Black Lives Fund with Virtual Mu Photo Justice Comes Alive Raises $55,000 for the Plus1 For Black Lives Fund with Virtual Music Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 01, 2020

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Inaugural Quarantine Comes Alive Raises Over $150K Photo Inaugural Quarantine Comes Alive Raises Over $150K
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 01, 2020

This past Saturday, May 30th, the organizers behind Brooklyn Comes Alive and Denver Comes Alive held a one-day virtual music marathon fittingly branded as Quarantine Comes Alive....

Live For Live Music,Nugs.TV and PLUS1, Present a Virtual Music Festival, 'Quarantine Photo Live For Live Music,Nugs.TV and PLUS1, Present a Virtual Music Festival, 'Quarantine Comes Alive'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 20, 2020

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Bonnaroo 2020 Sells Out Photo Bonnaroo 2020 Sells Out
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 27, 2020

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by Kaitlin Milligan - February 06, 2020

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by Kaitlin Milligan - January 06, 2020

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by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

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Freekbass Announces Tour Dates Photo Freekbass Announces Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 09, 2019

Freekbass, hailed by the legendary Bootsy Collins as “the new spiritual warrior for the funk,” has served up his new album All The Way This. All The Way That. on the exciting new Color Red imprint out now. He is taking the new album on tour kicking off with the opening performance at the Cincinnati ...












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