I’m honored to share the 5th video release, “Kat’s Groove,” from our new album AMPLIFY! The nexus for this song was a special one as it was inspired by our now 3-year old daughter, Katya. A couple years ago we were getting ready for a family wedding for my wife’s side of the family, my wife was actually at work and was going to meet us at the venue, so I was trying to keep Katya entertained while I was getting ready. She was getting a bit impatient so I started singing her a groove (’New Orleans’-ish feel) to keep her entertained. She started dancing in her chair and I kept singing and more ideas came (hook, melody, etc). I recorded it on my voice memos (back in the day I would’ve been able to remember, but times change:-) and when we got home the next day, I went to the piano to figure it out. It’s extra special that it turned into the song it did, and my deepest gratitude to the band for bringing it to life. The video features the incredible Danny Janklow on sax and Gene Coye on drums, alongside a stellar lineup of musicians. I hope you enjoy the video, the story behind it and the track! As I often say when I introduce it at shows, it’s not your typical children's song! | |
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We hope to see you at one of our upcoming shows. Stay tuned for more 2025 tour announcements to come! | |
Lao @ Duck Jazz Fest - Duck, NC - October 13, 2024 | |
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SATURDAY, MARCH 1
STUDIO CITY, CA
The Baked Potato
The Lao Tizer Band feat Elliott Yamin, Danny Janklow, Anthony Crawford, Gene Coye, Munyungo Jackson and special guest JP Durand
8:00 & 10:00 p.m. shows
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SATURDAY, MARCH 22
RAMONA, CA
Private Event
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SUNDAY, MAY 11
GROS ISLET, SAINT LUCIA
Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
The Lao Tizer Band feat Elliott Yamin, Eric Marienthal, Karen Briggs, Chieli Minucci, Cheikh N’Doye, Tony Austin & Munyungo Jackson
Time TBA
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SUNDAY, MAY 25
HOUSTON, TX
Jazzy Sunday’s @ Buffalo Bayou Park
The Lao Tizer Band feat Elliott Yamin, Danny Janklow, Cheikh N’Doye & Special Guest Terreon “Tank” Gully
6:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY, JULY 5
WARM SPRINGS, VA
Garth Newell Music Center
The Lao Tizer Quartet feat Elliott Yamin, Cheikh N’Doye & Gene Coye
7:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY, JULY 29
ERIE, PA
8 Great Tuesday’s
The Lao Tizer Band feat Elliott Yamin, Danny Janklow, Cheikh N’Doye, Gene Coye & Munyungo Jackson
6:30 p.m.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Festival of the Arts Summer Jazz Series
The Lao Tizer Band feat Elliott Yamin, Danny Janklow, Anthony Crawford, Tony Austin & Munyungo Jackson
1:00 p.m. (tickets on sale soon)
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
CHARLOTTE, NC
Middle C Jazz
Special EFX All-Stars feat Chieli Minucci, Eric Marienthal, Karen Briggs, Brian Bromberg, Joel Rosenblatt & Lao Tizer
6:15 & 8:45 p.m. shows (tickets on sale soon)
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
Hub City Jazz Fest
The Lao Tizer Band feat Elliott Yamin, Karen Briggs, Cheikh N’Doye, Munyungo Jackson & TBA
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
TBA
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
LAUREL, MD
Montpelier Arts Center
The Lao Tizer Band feat Elliott Yamin, Cheikh N'Doye & TBA
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025
COSTA MESA, CA
TBA
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26
PASO ROBLES, CA
Libretto
The Lao Tizer Acoustic Quartet feat Elliott Yamin, Anthony Crawford & Munyungo Jackson
6:30 & 8:30 p.m. shows (tickets on sale soon)
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
PASO ROBLES, CA
Libretto
The Lao Tizer Acoustic Quartet feat Elliott Yamin, Anthony Crawford & Munyungo Jackson
6:30 & 8:30 p.m. shows (tickets on sale soon)
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**Tour dates are subject to change without notice**
Thanks for your continued support, we hope you enjoy new album and look forward to seeing you on the road soon!
Cheers!
LaoTizer.com
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DowntownDC Holiday Market “National Mistletoe” - December 14, 2024 - Washington, DC - L to R Valencia Long, Elliott Yamin, Tony Austin, My Ly (installation artist), Lao & Cheikh N’Doye | | | | |
