Sky Stage Presents: Joe Keyes & the Late Bloomer Band

59 South Carroll Street,Frederick MD 21701

05 June, 2021

Description

An evening of funk, R&B, soul, rock and jazz music live under the stars at FAC's Sky Stage! The Frederick Arts Council's open-air artspace Sky Stage welcomes Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomer Band, a big band that brings the funk! Joe Keyes is equal parts front man, poet and band conductor. The Freehold, NJ, native found his orchestra in late 2009 in The Late Bloomer Band, a concoction of Baltimore-area musicians. The band takes audiences back to the days of Miles Davis and early P-Funk, when big bands were lead by strong forces of individuals. The band’s brand of live improvisation and musical sophistication presents a different experience at every show. While Keyes draws inspiration from musical mentors Gil Scott-Heron, Joe Bowie, and Sun Ra, The Late Bloomer Band brings a modern interpretation to funk, jazz, rock and a variety of other genres. The Late Bloomer Band’s members, in their mid-20s, help keep 50-something Keyes young and come from locally established bands. Having grown together musically, the band’s polished tightness has landed collaborations with George Clinton and members of Parliament/Funkadelic. Also live shows featuring original Fishbone members Angelo “Dr. Madd Vibe” Moore and Norwood Fisher. All-ages, $10 (under 12 free), beer/wine with ID, other small concessions available for purchase. *Limited capacity and masks may be required for ages 5+ per city/county regulations until further notice.