Funk You's Album Release Show Set For Avondale Brewery August 26, 2021 13:57

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Photo by Tom Farr
Words by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
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Georgia funk/rock veterans Funk You are scheduled to make their highly anticipated return to Birmingham's Avondale Brewery on Friday, September 10th. This nine-piece act is no stranger to the Birmingham area, as many will remember appearances at CukoRakko Music & Arts Festival, Zydeco, Saturn, and Avondale Brewery in recent years. It's been an absolute pleasure watching Funk You continue to climb the ranks of the jam/festival circuit over the past decade, and they show no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
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The Avondale show (9/10) will also serve as an album release celebration, as the band's latest studio effort Moving Forward is set for release on September 10th. Fellow Georgia rockers The Orange Constant will also be on hand for what promises to be a killer opening set. And just in case you were wondering, this show is presented by Big Friendly Productions, so you know it's going to be top notch in all aspects. 
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This summer has certainly been a busy one for the band, as they have made recent appearances at Mountain Music FestivalThe Peach Festival, Holla Yella Music Festival, and Summer Camp Music Festival. They also traveled to Atlantic City, New Jersey to play a Phish after party at Lucky Snake Spirit Bar, where they were joined on stage by Cory Wong of Vulfpeck.
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In addition to Birmingham on September 10th, their album release tour includes appearances at Resonance Music FestivalSuwannee Hulaween, and major markets such as: Charlotte, Brookyln, Virginia Beach, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Charleston, Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, and many more. They will end the year on a particularly high note, as they join Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Keller Williams on New Year's Eve at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville, NC
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It's safe to say that Funk You is riding some serious momentum. After a crushing year for the entire music industry, these guys have managed to come back with a vengeance. Anyone who has been watching their progression over the last decade can attest that their success is well deserved. They have worked as hard as any band out there, and the many years of grinding are clearly paying off. 
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We recently had a chance to catch up with Funk You's Will Clark (drummer) to learn a little bit more about what the band's been up to, as well as what we can expect from their upcoming album release tour. Check out the conversation below, and make sure to plan accordingly for the album release show at Avondale Brewery on Friday, September 10th! 
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  • After such a tough year, how has the summer tour treated the band thus far?  "It's awesome to be playing shows and seeing all the smiling faces again. We've had a lot of sold out shows this year, killer festival appearances, and we've really appreciated the warm welcome back." 
  • What have been the highlights of 2021 for Funk You? "We are finally putting out our record Moving Forward, which has been in the works for several years. It was ultimately delayed due to COVID. So, it's a big relief to finally get that out. Summer Camp and Peach Fest were both amazing."
  • How would you summarize the effects that the past year has had on the band as a whole? "It struck at a weird time, since it was our 10 year anniversary as a band. In a sense, it was nice to have some downtime to reflect. We spent a lot of time writing and recording, so it wasn't a complete break, but we did appreciate having some time off. Now, we're ready to be getting back at it full force." 
  • What should the Birmingham audience expect from the band’s return to Avondale? "A fully rejuvenated band. September 10th is actually the official release date for Moving Forward, and this will be the first show of the album release tour. This is going to be a night filled with tons of excitement and energy from the band."
  • Any exciting news / shows / festival appearances on the horizon this year?  "We're definitely excited about NYE with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Keller Williams in Asheville. This will be our first arena show. We're looking forward to playing Hulaween and Resonance again this Fall. We're doing two sets at Resonance, one original + a tribute to Funk, Soul and Rock & Roll, so that will be a lot of fun. And we're certainly pumped for our hometown throw down at Terminal West in December."

All quotes via Will Clark (drums) of Funk You

Check out the title track, "Moving Forward" from the new album here: