[CONCERT RECAP] The Floozies Kick Off Their Granola Jones Tour

[CONCERT RECAP] The Floozies Kick Off Their Granola Jones Tour

[CONCERT RECAP] The Floozies Kick Off Their Granola Jones Tour

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Set in Urbana, Illinois, The Floozies were ready to kick off their highly anticipated first country wide tour. The Granola Jones Tour celebrates the release of their new album, Granola Jones. Supporting the duo along the ride are the always funky, “hydrofunk” band of three, SunSquabi.


SunSquabi , Canopy Club

SunSquabi @ Canopy Club, February 20 2016

Starting off the night, the Canopy Club opened the doors to excited fans ready for a tour-opening show. As Defunk, a supporting DJ of the tour took the stage, the crowd was covered in a sea of blue light. Drawing near the front, I stopped to look around at the crowd surrounding me. Young music lovers of all kinds filled up the venue. Hula hoops, gloves, and all the usual sights were in attendance. Being in a college town, it was a give in that we were all in for a fun night. Defunk got everybody dancing and into the groove with his funk remixes and original tracks.

The Floozies, Canopy Club

The Floozies @ Canopy Club, February 20 2016

The Floozies @ Canopy Club

The Floozies @ Canopy Club, February 20 2016

As SunSquabi set up their stage and began to play, we were treated to a beautiful light show featuring all the colors of the rainbow, slowly changing to the beat of the music. The trio was rocking the house and there was a great sense of appreciation in the air for live music. The band’s guitar, drums, bass and keys were hitting all of our cravings for jam music and the SquabTrain continued to take everyone on a groovy ride. Playing all of their favorite tracks along with their new singles, “SquabCat” and “Odyssey” featuring Griz, their first set of the Granola Jones Tour was one to remember.

The Floozies @ Canopy Club

The Floozies @ Canopy Club, February 20 2016

The Floozies @ Canopy Club

The Floozies @ Canopy Club, February 20 2016

With the excited crowd ready for the headliner of the night, there were screams of happiness in the air as the Floozies came out on stage and Matt, one of the two brothers asked the crowd, “Urbana are you ready?!” The lights dimmed and the music blasted through the speakers. The show, the production, and the new light show by LaserWolf FX was beyond my high expectations. It was the best Floozies show I had ever seen. The duo played all of our old favorites like “Kinky”, “She Ain’t Yo Girlfriend”, and an awesome bass filled remix to “Stuntin'” and their new funky hits from Granola Jones. The lasers danced around the venue ranging from thick colorful rays to thin bold beams, lighting up our eyes and taking everyone on a trip. The two were smiling the entire time as they played. When I asked them if they have fun up there doing their thing, they laughed. “You have no idea. Going up there, playing for you guys, it’s the most fun we have. It’s a blast. We love what we do. It’s all so surreal and amazing. We couldn’t be happier to be here.”

The Floozies @ Canopy Club

The Floozies @ Canopy Club, February 20 2016

The rest of the Granola Jones tour will hit big cities such as New York, Washington, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco, and everywhere in between ending on April 2. Some shows will also feature Russ Liquid, Flamingosis, and Sugarbeats. The tour is definitely a must see show! Buy your tickets here.

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