A Funky Night in the Basement!
The Jukebox Jam 2, presented by Jonathan Plevyak, transformed the Basement East into an ambiguously vintage night, blurring the decades into one groovy and exciting evening of fun or something. While some attendees wore poodle skirts and others sparkled in disco glam and go-go boots, it was a joyful cosplay of any time period besides one’s own (think variety show or decades dance.) Guests got flash tattoos courtesy of Nashville’s Sage and Serpent, hula hooped and snapped vintage Polaroids in an irresistible photo booth. True to Plevyak’s promise, it was a vintage-inspired party with intention, especially as he reminded the crowds to “stay off your phones” and “shake someone’s hand tonight.” The opening act, Cam and the Tasty Soul, might just actually be the funkiest band in all the land, as Cam Gallagher so proudly proclaimed throughout the night. From the moment they pranced on stage, it felt less like a show and more like a “funk family reunion” — if your family happens to be ridiculously tight musicians. This friendly and easily excitable energy was immediately followed by layered sound with precision and enthusiasm. Featuring favorites, “Coffee” and “Boogieman”, the performance was lively and familiar, featuring standout vocals fromRead More
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