ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
Andy Frasco really is uniting nations
By Julie Wenger Watson Photo By Jeremy Scott
ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
SHOW BUZZ October 1 , 2017
Kattfest Performers : Korn , Chevelle , Avatar , Gemini Syndrome OKC Zoo Amphitheatre OKC , OK
Gary Clark Jr ./ Jackie Venson Cain ’ s Ballroom Tulsa , OK
TULSA , Okla . – Andy Frasco & The U . N . bring their party of a live show to Tulsa ’ s The Shrine on Oct . 27 , and Fayetteville ’ s George ’ s Majestic Lounge on Oct . 28 .
Fueled by soulful , funky rock and roots , these musicians are the definition of road warriors , pulling 250 shows a year since they first formed in 2007 . All that touring translates into a high energy , exceptionally fun concert event for fans old and new .
The band lands at The Shrine after a string of European dates , where Frasco and his fellow musicians have a loyal and enthusiastic following . Some of Frasco ’ s fans even dress the part , donning Frasco-like wigs with unruly , curly mops of hair .
“ It ’ s getting pretty insane out there ,” Frasco said of the European crowds . “ For instance , we threw a block party in Germany last
12 | www . thecurrentbuzz . net
summer , and 10,000 people showed up with Afros and knowing all our lyrics . It ’ s a really special feeling to get people going and smiling , even when they barely speak English in some cities . Music is such a universal language .”
“… we threw a block party in Germany last summer , and 10,000 people showed up with Afros ( that knew ) all our lyrics .” – Andy Frasco
This June saw the release of Songs From The Road , a CD / DVD set of some of the band ’ s live shows . Not ones to sit back and take a break , the band is already working on the next record .
“ We ’ re almost finished with another studio release ,” said Frasco . “ We ’ re really excited about it because we have Dave Schools from Widespread Panic and Ben Ellman , who produced the new Revivalist record . We ’ re hopefully going to be releasing it at Jam Cruise this year !”
Ultimately , it ’ s the give and take between the musicians and their audience that makes the band ’ s shows so special .
“ It ’ s super important to me to have the audience be an extension of the show and the band ,” Frasco explained . “ I ’ m just trying to get people out of their heads or cell phones for a couple hours , to be in the moment and just have a great time .”
For more information on the shows , visit andyfrasco . com .
Easton Corbin Oklahoma Stage ( Tulsa State Fair ) Tulsa , OK
Kim Walker Smith : On My Side Tour \ w / Special Guests Chris Quilala & Urban Rescue Diamond Ballroom OKC , OK
YelaWolf : 51 / 50 Tour The Criterion OKC , OK
Band of Horses George ’ s Majestic Lounge Fayetteville , AR
October 2 , 2017
For King & Country Oklahoma Stage ( Tulsa State Fair ) Tulsa , OK
Yellow Claw / Riot Ten / DOLF Cain ’ s Ballroom Tulsa , OK
October 3
Rachel Platten Oklahoma Stage ( Tulsa State Fair ) Tulsa , OK
Band of Horses / TFS Diamond Ballroom OKC , OK
REO Speedwagon Central National Bank Center Enid , OK
Rivers Edge George ’ s Majestic Lounge Fayetteville , AR
October 4 , 2017
Echosmith Oklahoma Stage ( Tulsa State Fair ) Tulsa , OK