High Fade at The Atlantis

Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview

By Maryann Weber

Photo Credit: High Fade’s Instagram

High Fade formed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2018. They are on a grueling North America/Canada tour with five days in five cities and Monday and Tuesday off. The musicians’ “weekend.” Their 3-man mission is “to set the dance floor right.”

Wiki says they are a funk rock band, but I take exception to the “funk” part. They have a straight-ahead beat versus a down-and-dirty one. No shortage of cowbell. It is rock, and not specifically Scottish. It is not, for example, The Proclaimers.

Now Natalie Brooke brings some funk and jazz to her piano. Her band, with the female vocals, is more like a fusion of everything, with a bit of jam band thrown in there as well.

The high energy of both groups is welcomed because The Atlantis is a standing-room venue, unless you call ahead for accommodations.

The 5 W’s (and a few H’s)

Who: High Fade on their Twice as Nice Tour, with support from Natalie Brooke.

What: Straight-ahead rock and jazz/rock fusion

Where: The Atlantis, 2047 9th St, NW Washington, DC 20001

When: Wednesday, May 27. Doors at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Why: Because even beat-challenged dancers will be able to find it in this show. Both artists are high energy and audience engaging.

How you might know them: Videos of High Fade busking in Edinburgh have gone viral. Additionally, Natalie Brooke has been featured with many other bands.

How to go: General admission tickets are $32.50 on Ticketmaster.