We're so excited to welcome Fred Thomas of the J.B.'s to The Falcon on Friday, September 13. As James Brown's bassist for 35 years, Fred Thomas played a crucial role in shaping the funky, rhythm-heavy sound that became a hallmark of James Brown's music in the 1970s. Thomas's bass lines were integral to hits like "Get on the Good Foot," "The Payback," and "Super Bad." His deep grooves and tight rhythms made him a key figure in the funk genre, contributing to the lasting legacy of The J.B.'s in th
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We're so excited to welcome Fred Thomas of the J.B.'s to The Falcon on Friday, September 13. As James Brown's bassist for 35 years, Fred Thomas played a crucial role in shaping the funky, rhythm-heavy sound that became a hallmark of James Brown's music in the 1970s. Thomas's bass lines were integral to hits like "Get on the Good Foot," "The Payback," and "Super Bad." His deep grooves and tight rhythms made him a key figure in the funk genre, contributing to the lasting legacy of The J.B.'s in th
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Here’s J.B.'s bassist Fred Thomas playing with James Brown on Soul Train in 1973! Fred makes his Antone’s debut on November 18 with Binky Griptite (of the Dap-Kings) and his Super Soul Revue. This is the soul event of the season in Austin, and not to be missed by any fan of funk and R&B! TIckets available in person at Big Henry's and Antone's Record Shop, and at antones.com. | Antone's
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Here’s J.B.'s bassist Fred Thomas playing with James Brown on Soul Train in 1973! Fred makes his Antone’s debut on November 18 with Binky Griptite (of the Dap-Kings) and his Super Soul Revue. This is the soul event of the season in Austin, and not to be missed by any fan of funk and R&B! TIckets available in person at Big Henry's and Antone's Record Shop, and at antones.com. | Antone's
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Friday, October 20th: Funk & Soul legend, Fred Thomas of the JBs returns to the Falcon! @fredthomasofthejbs As James Brown’s principal bassist since 1971, he participated in one the most prolific periods in the Godfather of Soul’s incredible career and played on hit recordings such as: “Hot Pants”, “Papa Don’t Take No Mess,” “Make it Funky,” "Get on the Good Foot,". Its gonna be a fun & funky night! come out and Support Living Artists. Make your reservation at www.liveatthefalcon.com. | Live at
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Friday, October 20th: Funk & Soul legend, Fred Thomas of the JBs returns to the Falcon! @fredthomasofthejbs As James Brown’s principal bassist since 1971, he participated in one the most prolific periods in the Godfather of Soul’s incredible career and played on hit recordings such as: “Hot Pants”, “Papa Don’t Take No Mess,” “Make it Funky,” "Get on the Good Foot,". Its gonna be a fun & funky night! come out and Support Living Artists. Make your reservation at www.liveatthefalcon.com. | Live at
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It was surreal and sublime to see Fred Thomas of the J.B.'s and Binky Griptite’s incredible band play James Brown hits like this one at the club last weekend! | Antone's
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