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Alluvion Presents: Garaj Mahal

  • The Alluvion 414 East Eighth Street Traverse City, MI, 49686 United States (map)

All ages - General Admission

Seating, tables, or standing/dancing space will be available for this show

Doors & bar open at 7:00PM - Show starts at 7:30

Tickets $30 in advance - $35 at the door

Garaj Mahal, one of the greatest, long-standing funk-jam-jazz fusion bands on today's music scene, is back on tour and hitting The Alluvion stage.

The band’s unique, high-energy approach to 70s funk/fusion vibes has been an undeniable force since 2000. Rife with virtuoso players who care deeply about a funky groove, improvisation, and live shows with incredible energy. The band’s organic chemistry defies description, but if you dig tasty jams and master musicians playing at the peak of their game, you won’t go wrong here.

This show will feature both original founding members of the band: guitarist Fareed Haque and bassist Kai Eckhard.

Garaj Mahal - Website


FAREED HAQUE

Fareed Haque is a globally acclaimed guitar virtuoso blending jazz, classical, and world music traditions. Known for his technical mastery and genre-defying style, he has toured and recorded with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera, Sting, and Joe Zawinul. A co-founder of the jam-fusion group Garaj Mahal, Haque has performed extensively worldwide and earned recognition including Guitar Player Magazine’s “Best World Guitarist.” His music seamlessly bridges cultures, delivering a unique and innovative live experience.  


KAI ECKHARDT

Kai Eckhardt is a world-renowned bassist, composer, and educator known for his work at the intersection of jazz, world, and fusion music. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he rose to prominence performing with John McLaughlin and has collaborated with legends including Billy Cobham, Wayne Shorter, and Stanley Clarke. Co-leader of the acclaimed jam-fusion group Garaj Mahal, Eckhardt has toured extensively worldwide and contributed to hundreds of recordings. His dynamic playing and global influences make him a standout voice in modern bass.


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