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Juma Sultan’s Aboriginal Music Society: April 18, 20026 Tubby’s

June 5, 2026
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Juma Sultan is a musician, composer, archivist, educator, and proud resident of New York’s Beautiful and Historic Hudson River Valley. He has played with the likes of Pharaoh Sanders, Archie Shepp, and, probably most famously, Jimi Hendrix during the Woodstock concert. On this night, he and his fantastic ensemble were in the back room of Tubby’s as part of Bicycle Day double bill with Owsley’s Owls.

The type of music the Aboriginal Music Society plays is often called “World-Beat Garage Jazz,” which makes sense.  Rhythms and textures from all over the globe coalesce into a beautiful groove. This feels and sounds very New York to me; a true melting pot. It sounds like a sidewalk in any neighborhood where cultures have fused. 

The set started with “Sundance” from the very limited Whispers from the Archive LP, giving us all a glimpse into the relaxed and very soulful grooves we would be spending the next hour swimming in. These are long-form pieces, with no rush to finish, and band members are given the chance to stretch their legs. The set ended with a beautiful take on Pharoah Sanders “The Creator Has a Master Plan.” The sun was shining, and this is perfect music for a beautiful spring day.

I also wanted to take a minute to recognize and hip you to Juma’s work as a taper and archivist.  He spent much of the 70’s documenting the very vibrant loft jazz scene in NYC. A portion of this archive has been released on the always excellent Emerite Records and also served as the primary source material for Michael Heller’s book “Loft Jazz: Improvising New York in the 1970’s.”

I recorded this from the usual spot at the soundboard with the Schoeps MK22s and a really nice board feed from FOH engineer Nic Panken.  Enjoy!

Download and stream from the Live Music Archive:

Juma Sultan’s Aboriginal Music Society
2026-04-18
Tubby’s
Kingston, NY

Source: Scheops MK22 > KCY > PFA + SDB > SD MixPre 3 > SD (24/48) > Adobe Audition/Izotope 9 > Audacity Flac (lvl8) > Mp3Tag

Thanks to Tubby’s FOH engineer, Nic Panken, for the board patch!

Recorded and produced by kliked

  1. Sundance
  2. Shaking the Blues
  3. Circles
  4. The Dance
  5. The Creator Has a Master Plan

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https://jumasultan.org/
https://eremiterecords.bandcamp.com/album/father-of-origin

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Yr Knives: May 4, 2026 Tubby’s

May 8, 2026
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Yr Knives are the best band you’ve never heard of. You’ve definitely heard of the players in the band, but unless you’re a Chicago-area native, you’ve probably never heard the music. They haven’t played much outside of the Chicago area and, aside from a tour-only CD at the merch desk, currently have no recorded output. But when a band like The Messthetics hand-selects a group to open an East Coast run, you should probably pay attention.

Yr Knives is essentially a supergroup made up of a few of Chicago’s best: Andrew Trim and Brian Sulpizio on guitars, Douglas McCombs on bass, and Quin Kirchner on drums. Readers of this site may recognize Quin and Brian from their work with Ryley Walker, and everyone knows Doug’s work. This project, however, is truly better than the sum of its parts.

I had never heard of these guys before this show and, honestly, didn’t even know there was going to be an opening band for The Messthetics. It’s always a good sign when venue staff start telling you the opening band is good—but when the sound guy tells you the opening band is really good, you’d better pay attention. Opening with “Double A (Start Yr Singing),” the band’s thesis became apparent: tightly orchestrated guitar parts layered over a wide-reaching, free-roaming rhythm section. Did I mention the guitars sound HUGE, too? Giant and overdriven, with interwoven parts that had people bobbing their heads immediately. The set closed with a ripping version of Sonny Sharrock’s “Many Mansions.” Unbelievable.

While speaking with the guys after the set, I was happy to learn they have a debut record finished that will be coming out on Western Vinyl later this year. I’m super excited to see what these compositions turn into with full studio treatment. Sadly, this run of shows is over, but maybe this recording will get them on your radar for the next one.

I recorded this from my normal spot in the back with the Schoeps MK22s and an excellent board feed from Tubby’s FOH engineer Wil, who had the room sounding great all night. If you listen real closely at the end of the recording, you might even hear me turn to Wil and say, “That was fucking good!”; followed by Wil replying, “Yeah, I told you it would be.” Always trust the sound guy.

Download and stream from the Live Music Archive here!

YR Knives
2025-05-04
Tubby’s
Kingston, NY

Source: Scheops MK22 > KCY > PFA + SDB > SD MixPre 3 > SD (24/48) > Adobe Audition/Izotope 9 > Audacity Flac (lvl8) > Mp3Tag

Thanks to Tubby’s FOH engineer, Wil Wright, for the board patch!

Recorded and produced by kliked for nyctaper.com

  1. intro
  2. Double A (Start Yr Singing)
  3. Trimnopedie
  4. Yr Water
  5. These Chords
  6. Fear & Trimbling
  7. Stretch Bath
  8. Many Mansions *

*Sonny Sharrock

Yr Knives is:
Douglas McCombs – Bass
Andrew Trim – Guitar
Quin Kirchner – Drums
Brian Sulpizio – Guitar

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Bonny Doon: August 21, 2025 Tubby’s

October 13, 2025
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Unfortunately, I was unable to make Bonny Doon’s set last year when they came through with John Andrews, so I made sure the calendar was clear when this date was announced. “Let There Be Music” was a big sing-along favorite in the backyard, and I was hoping Tubby’s back room would be the same.

From the start, the obvious chemistry between principal songwriters Bill Lennox and Bobby Colombo is evident. They are relaxed and confident, easily displaying the folk-fused psychedelia they have become known for. These songs are made for spending time with, for learning their nuances. They are perfect tunes for a summer evening, inside or out.

About halfway through the set, they mentioned they were working on new songs and were kind enough to play a number of them for us. While new, these are still very unmistakably Bonny Doon songs. You can even hear some well-placed claps and “yeahs!” from the crowd, with people reacting like they already knew them.  A particular highlight of this section was the introduction of Anna St. Louis, to sing on “Thunder and Lightning”.  Aside from the beautiful harmonies, Anna’s inclusion highlighted the point that this show was absolutely loaded with other musicians. Anna aside, I recall seeing members of Woods, Real Estate, and Slow Fawn, among others. 

I recorded this from the usual spot with the MK22s and board feed from Tubby’s FOH engineer, Wil.  It sounds wonderful and intimate, just like ti did in the room. Enjoy!

Download and stream from the Live Music Archive!

Bonny Doon
2025-08-21
Tubby’s
Kingston, NY

Source: Scheops MK22 > KCY > PFA + SDB > SD MixPre 3 > SD (24/48) > Adobe Audition/Izotope 9 > Audacity Flac (lvl8) > Mp3Tag

Thanks to Tubby’s FOH engineer, Will, for the board patch

  1. Lost My Way > Longwave
  2. Crooked Creek
  3. I Am Here (I Am Alive)
  4. What Time Is It in Portland?
  5. Feel Like Getting High*
  6. Losing My Cool*
  7. Forever Green*
  8. Banter
  9. Thunder and Lightning (with Anna St. Louis)*
  10. Saw a Light
  11. I See You
  12. Clock Keeps Ticking
  13. A Lotta Things
  14. Summertime Friends

*New song

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Silver Synthetic: August 16, 2025 Tubby’s

September 5, 2025
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August has come and gone, and with it, more fantastic live music courtesy of our good friends at Raven Sings The Blues!

For the past several years, Andy from Raven Sings the Blues has put on an impossibly perfect one-day event at an idyllic brewery in an apple orchard called “Deep In The Valley“. The NYCTaper team has been on site each year to cover the incredible music and immaculate vibes, and we had every intention of continuing the tradition. Unfortunately, the brewery had other ideas and closed its doors this year. Not one to let a good idea go, Andy pivoted and turned the one-day event into a two-evening weekender at our beloved Tubby’s.

Silver Synthetic traveled North from their native New Orleans for a short Northeast run, which included the closing set of the “Tubby’s Weekender.” Despite only being on a 4-show run, this band seemed very road-tightened. Song structure, harmonies, playing…everything was in its correct place and the result was a phenomenal set from a band I’ve been waiting to hear since their S/T album was released in 2021.

The band wasted no time, opening with the rocking “Unchain Your Heart” from the aforementioned S/T album and followed up with the beautiful jangle of “Cool Blue Light” from their most recent album, Rosalie. The set continued in this fashion, blending old and new songs, all expertly played, along with an as-of-now unrecorded tune and even a sweet Neil Young cover!

Silver Synthetic has some dates coming up in a few weeks, including a stop at the stacked Gonerfest in Memphis. Also, Tapers, get out and do your thing! The guys mentioned that they wished more folks came out to record them.

This was recorded from my spot in the back with a set of Scheops MK22s on loan from AcidJack and a nice board mix from Tubby’s FOH engineer Wil. Enjoy!

Download and stream from the Live Music Archive!

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Silver Synthetic
2025-08-16
Tubby’s
Kingston, NY

Source: Scheops MK22 > KCY > PFA + SDB > SD MixPre 3 > SD (24/48) > Adobe Audition/Izotope 9 > Audacity Flac (lvl8) > Mp3Tag

Thanks to Tubby’s FOH engineer, Will, for the board patch

  1. Unchain Your Heart
  2. Cool Blue Light
  3. Age Of Infamy
  4. Good Thing
  5. The Door
  6. Yr Gonna Be Happy
  7. Red Light
  8. Rosalie
  9. Right Time
  10. Back Home
  11. Don’t Cry No Tears
  12. Only Time

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