Akron-based jazz/soul/fusion band brings groove-heavy group back to BLU for a special summertime show! Featuring Tommy Lehman, Justin Tibbs, Michael Vincent, Smokeface, Andru Dennis & Cameron Bickley.
Heavily influenced by The Brecker Brothers, Mahivishnu Orchestra, Donny Hathaway, D’angelo, and Snarky Puppy, Acid Cats create a soulful fusion of sounds that is deeply rooted in the groove.
Acid Cats is an energetic quintet that sets syncopated melodies on top of driving grooves to make you stand up and move! An installment of instrumental madness piecing together Funk, Jazz, Latin, Rock, and Soul into a fierce Fusion of their musical influences, Acid Cats has been hard at work on some brand new recordings and would love to share this new music with you live!
The group has been continuing to play and generate buzz since they stepped into the NE Ohio music scene. New material is being written and recorded through the fall, but you can look for “Crosby Street ” and “All In a Day’s Work” on bandcamp.com.
Come join us for a night of original music fused with soulful classics that you’re bound to recognize! Featuring Tommy Lehman (trumpet, vocals), Justin Tibbs (tenor sax), Michael Vincent (guitar), Smokeface (bass), Andru Dennis (keys), and Cameron Bickley (drums).