On Thursday, January 18, Miami’s alternative funk band Magic City Hippies performed at the Brooklyn Bowl in continuation of their ongoing winter tour featuring opening artists, The Palms and Josh Fudge.
The Palms formed in Los Angeles in 2015, and have become commendable in today’s independent musical landscape. Some of their top hits include “Breakin’ Up,” “Push Off,” and “All4you,” from their 2016 EP Sway.
Josh Fudge is an Oklahoma-born multi-instrumentalist who mixes modern vibrancy with alternative indie-pop that feels nostalgic. He is able to bring people together and creates an intimate, homegrown sensation throughout the crowd.
Magic City Hippies are originally from Miami and first dubbed themselves Robby Hunter Band before being renamed back in 2015. They began self producing in 2013 when their first self-titled EP was released. Over the years, their sound has evolved while utilizing loop pedals and incorporating elements of electronic indie rock with a strong emphasis on groove.
The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Robby Hunter, drummer Pat Howard, and guitarist John Coughlin. Some top hits include “Limestone” and “Fanfare” from the Hippie Castle EP and “Queen” and “Water Your Garden” from most recent album Water Your Garden.
Overall, their energetic live performance put on quite the show, blending a mix of psychedelic pop and funk groove while receiving both fan and critical attention during their musical success. Thursday night saw a youthful exchange between the artist and the crowd, cementing a memorable fifth night as part of their winter tour. MCH’s next pit stop is in Boston as we look forward to seeing what’s in store for the band’s evolution in the psych-funk music scene.
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