Tank and the Bangas play Variety Playhouse May 18
Before going viral with a winning entry to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, Tank and the Bangas first met at an open mic in Algiers, the New Orleans district known for its rich history of lively brass bands and legendary jazz musicians. It’s a fitting birthplace for the group, given the neighborhood’s tradition for musical cross-pollination. The style of Tank and the Bangas hinges on a similar pastiche of disparate sounds, though more forward-looking than traditional NOLA jazz. Flourishes of funk, soul, hip-hop, and even EDM pulse through their songwriting as every member is clearly too talented and ambitious to let a single genre confine their collective imagination.
$17-20. 7 p.m. (doors). Fri., May 18. Variety Playhouse. 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.