On Monday night, Jungle closed out Capital One’s take over of Antone’ s with a groovy set balancing tracks off their two studio albums.
The night kicked off with a set from 512 Coalition, a group drawing members from local bands Swells, Kalu & the Electric Joint, Mamafesta, Ruby Jane and Tje Austin. The stage was in a constant metamorphosis, as members switched instruments and took turns singing, giving the crowd a taste of each band’s style. We heard a mix of blues, jazz, funk, soul, and rock n roll–the culmination of Austin’s up-and-coming bands sharing the spotlight together.
The Black Pumas brought soul and style with the lead-singer dressed in a red velvet studded jacket and tinted red shades that made you wanna be as cool as him when you grow up. The Austin-based band takes psychedelic soul, adds some funk and makes you fucking dance.
When London-based neo-funk collective Jungle finally took the stage, you had no choice but to smile for the rest of the night. Their high energy set, backlit with colorful dots of light hypnotized the crowed into a state of perpetual dance. Jungle’s hair-raising falsettos and smooth harmonies make their live show a must-see.
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