Hammond organist Joe Doria brings together some of the best of the NW music scene to create a powerful and jaw-dropping funk and jazz sound like you’ve never heard, exhibiting a mix of stellar musicianship, seasoned songwriting and deep groove where no musical stone gets unturned. McTuff is best experienced LIVE. It’s a movin’ and groovin’ adventure that you will not soon forget.
McTuff began in 2008 as an ode to jazz organ greats Jimmy Smith and Captain Jack McDuff, and has since evolved into a versatile and exciting group that has performed across the nation. The band has two albums under its belt, their 2009 release OG McTuff Vol. 1, and the 2011 trio follow-up ‘McTuff Vol. 2: After the Show. McTuff Volume 3: The Root followed with the addition of drummer, Tarik, Abouzied.
And now the latest McTuff incarnation is underway with some fiery, new music featuring Cole Schuster and Ehssan Karimi.
McTuff has performed at Bumbershoot, the New Orleans Jazz Fest, as well as festivals and venues all over the US. The band has also held a residency at Seattle’s legendary Seamonster Lounge for over five years. Their Tuesday night show has become regular stop for local and traveling musicians including Skerik, Allen Stone, Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band), G Love (and Special Sauce), Blake Lewis, Kevin Sawka, and many others.
The members of McTuff have performed and toured with an impressive list of world-renowned groups and artists including Carlos Santana, Stanton Moore, Ravi Coltrane, Bobby Previte, Michael Shrieve, Mike Stern and many others.
TICKETS
$45 | WICA Star Ticket
$30 | Standard
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“McTuff is hands down the grooviest instrumental group in the great Pacific Northwest featuring the roaring and soaring Hammond B3 chops of Joe Doria with the beautiful whirring of that Leslie cabinet. Doria’s chops have only been matched by a special few in the entire universe. His technique is mystifying to watch as his left foot plays the grooviest of bass lines on the pedals, his right foot creating the loveliest of volume swells and nuance, and both hands a blur of melodic magic! The members of his band are Seattles top call musicians. Each one of them brings powerful elements to the table that when put together births an extremely mind-blowing experience you DO NOT want to miss!”
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LOCATION
On the Mainstage
THE ARTISTS
The latest iteration of McTuff features the ferocious energy of Ehssan Karimi on drums, and Cole Schuster on guitar. Be sure and catch it when you can. A new release is on the way, ferocious sounds and groove for you to dig into.
Joe Doria – Hammond B3, Synths/Keys
Cole Schuster – Guitar
Ehssan Karimi – Drums
