When the Funky Biscuit opened in Boca Raton in mid-July of 2011, there were certainly no guarantees that the live music establishment and restaurant would still exist 15 years later. Creative music in general, and full-band live music in particular, were just starting to slide in what’s become their slow declines in tourist-heavy South Florida. And the club, situated in a … [Read more...]
Guitarist Noy and trio bring modern jazz muscle to Boca
Like clockwork every three years, Israel-born, New York City-based jazz/fusion guitarist Oz Noy’s trio comes back to the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton for early and late shows. And like 2019 and 2022, its Aug. 21 concert featured a different accompanying rhythm section. In 2019, it was French phenom bassist Hadrien Feraud and longtime Chick Corea drummer Dave Weckl. In … [Read more...]
Oz Noy’s Boca return will include spotlight for young bassist
Israel-born, Manhattan-based jazz/fusion guitarist Oz Noy likes to play the field. Musically, that is. Noy is a recurring fixture with his trio every few years at the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, where he appears again for two shows on August 21. In his 2019 debut at the venue, that trio was rounded out by young French bass virtuoso Hadrien Feraud (whose credits include … [Read more...]
In Boca gig, Duane Betts honors Allman heritage, but puts down new roots
It’s fair to say that vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Duane Betts has emerged from, while occasionally dipping a foot back into, the long shadow cast by his father, the late Allman Brothers Band founding member Dickey Betts (1943-2024). On Feb. 28, the 47-year-old proved it by hosting and performing throughout the “In Memory of Dickey Betts” all-star memorial concert at … [Read more...]
Veteran cover duo Twocan Blue a staple at Boca club
Certain musical gigs that were once frequent have become rare in South Florida. The area nightclub scene is now mostly dominated by open mics, jam nights, karaoke, trivia, stand-up comedy, and singing guitarists who are sometimes accompanied by pre-recorded backing tracks. In essence, anything that club owners and managers can think of where they only have to pay one host or … [Read more...]