Concert by Curtis Lee, a neo-soul, funk, jazz and R&B artist, at Guero's Oak Garden in Austin.
Curtis Lee plays Guero's Oak Garden on Sunday, July 26, in Austin. It's a solo bill, with Lee as the only name on the poster, so the whole afternoon is built around his set.
If you're not already familiar with his sound, it's a mix of neo-soul, funk, jazz, and R&B. Those four genres might seem like a broad spread, but they overlap in a way that's easy to hear: the neo-soul and R&B bring the melodic, song-focused side, while the funk and jazz provide the groove and the instrumental room to stretch out. It's the kind of music that works as well if you're paying close attention as it does if you're just letting it run in the background while you hang out.
Because it's a solo date, there's no opening act to work through first. The set starts with Lee and stays with him, so you'll hear the full run of what he's bringing to the stage. The mix of styles means the set can shift from a tighter, funkier groove to something more laid-back and jazz-leaning, and back again, without ever feeling like it's jumping between two different shows.
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The show runs from 3 PM to 6 PM at Guero's Oak Garden, 1416 S Congress Ave, in Austin. Since it's a Sunday afternoon slot, it's more of a daytime thing than a late-night one, and it's the only act on the bill.
