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  • Apr 13, 2013

    KDTU presents a funky tribute to Ray Charles at Jazzfest!

    New Orleans, Louisiana peeps, BIG jazzfest news. KDTU will be performing a funky tribute to Ray Charles at both the House of Blues New Orleans and Tipitina's on May 2 and May 4 with Zach Deputy and very special guests. Also, the HOB show has changed times and is now 9:30pm doors, 10:30pm Brownout and midnight KDTU. These shows WILL sell out, see you at the fest!http://karldensonstinyuniverse.frontgatetickets.com/

  • Mar 27, 2013

    KDTU NEXT STOP: SPRINGTOPIA IN WINTER PARK, CO - APRIL 21ST

    Close out this winter season in Winter Park, CO with a FREE concert series April 20-21st! KDTU and Julian Marley & The Uprising headline this year's Springtopia. Click here for more info.

    Julian Marley & The Uprising - Sat, April 20th

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe - Sun, April 21st

    DJ Munson Meeks will open both concerts, which will be held on a giant stage erected at the base of Winter Park Mountain and are completely FREE.

     

    Springtopia - April 2013

  • Feb 19, 2013

    Jazzfest dates announced!!!

    It is that time of year again and we are happy to announce our dates!  KDTU will be performing at the Hosue Of Blues on May 2nd at 2am and at Tipitinas on May 4th at 2am with special guests to be announced soon.  Shows are onsale now on our tour page.

  • Jan 29, 2013

    KD joins the Soul Rebels at the Brooklyn Bowl on Valentines day.

    Karl will be joining our friends the Soul Rebels Brass Band at the Brooklyn Bowl on February 14th.  If you have not had a chance to see these guys, don't miss it!  

  • Jan 24, 2013

    KD on the road with Slightly Stoopid

    Karl joins our friends Slightly Stoopid on their west coast run this month in support of tthe new album Top Of The World.  Viva San Diego!

  • Sep 26, 2012

    BEASTIE BOYS TRIBUTE SHOWS IN NYC AND BOSTON ONSALE NOW AND MOVING FAST

    Tickets are onsale now for the East Coast Beastie Boys Tribute shows featuring Kyle, OG and Dela from Slightly Stoopid at http://www.karldensonstinyuniverse.frontgatetickets.com.  Come see us in Boston on 11/30 at the Royale and NYC on 12/01 at the Best Buy Theatre.  Hope to see you there!

  • Aug 22, 2012

    DISCO HALLOWEEN IN DENVER WITH THE FUNKYTOWN ORCHESTRA AND SPECIAL GUEST Z TRIP!!!

    Get ready for KDTU to take you to Funkytown! Our annual Halloween extravaganza will be at the Ogden Theatre in Denver this year with the Funkytown Orchesta and very special guest Z Trip.  The show will be a funky journey through disco classics featuring the debut of the Funkytown Orchestra!  Come dressed to kill or just dressed to party, tickets onsale now...

  • Jul 16, 2012

    KD spends the summer on the road with Slightly Stoopid

    When KD is not hitting with The Greyboy Allstars or KDTU this summer, the busiest man in the funk business will be on the road as a featured player with our friends Slightly Stoopid.  Catch San Diego in full effect across the US, dates are up at SlightlyStoopid.com.

  • Jun 15, 2012

    KDTU PLAYS TWO-FREE SHOWS IN ATLANTIC CITY THIS WEEKEND!

    KD and the Universe bring the funk --Loud & Strong-- in AC this weekend for two nights of special FREE shows at The Social at Revel. Info at NewJersey.com.
    Don't miss this Super Dynamite Soul Party!

  • May 04, 2012

    RIP MCA

    Super props to Adam (MCA) Yauch. In light of our recent tribute and the attention to detail that requires, I've grown even fonder of The Beastie Boys and MCA's work and genius. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family, friends and fans. RIP. - Karl Denson

  • Mar 30, 2012

    KDTU RETURNS TO NOLA DURING JAZZ FEST!

    KD takes his Tiny Universe back to The Crescent for the most slamming party in the land for two late-night shows at the House of Blues on May 3rd, performing The Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers in its entirety.  Then KDTU take the party uptown for their annual throwdown at the original Tipitina's with special guests on May 4th.  Get through KDTU Fan Ticketing while they last!

  • Mar 30, 2012

    GBA RETURN TO NOLA AT ONE EYED JACKS & TIPITINA’S!

    The Greyboy Allstars will be bringing their west coast boogaloo to NOLA during Jazz Fest 2012 with "Intimate Late-Night" show at One Eyed Jacks in the French Quarter on April 27th.  On April 28th, the band return to Tipitina's for The Greyboy Allstars play Michael Jackson.  A funky tribute to the King of Pop. Tickets on sale now through GBA Fan Ticketing!

  • Feb 12, 2012

    TINY UNIVERSE NEW DATES IN MARCH!

    Just announced, Tiny Universe dates in March including Whiskey Jacques in Ketchum on March 14th, Pink Garter Theater in Salt Lake on March 15th, and a 2-night stand at The State Room in Salt Lake City on March 16th and 17th.  Tickets available through KDTU Fan Ticketing.

  • Feb 01, 2012

    March 30 &31 – New GBA Dates Colorado

    The Greyboy Allstars present two special shows in Colorado on March 30st at The Ogden Theatre, and on March 31st at The Boulder Theatre performing their seminal first album West Coast Boogaloo in its entirety with special guest Fred Wesley, legendary trombonist for James Brown. Soulful Southern California band Orgone will open the shows.  Tickets are on sale now through The GBA Fan Ticketing.

  • Jan 16, 2012

    EAST COAST STICKY FINGERS TOUR IN FEBRUARY!

    KDTU announces their Sticky Fingers Winter Tour starting in Boston at The Royale on Feb. 7th, New York City on Feb. 8th at Webster Hall, Falls Church at the State Theatre on Feb. 9th, Baltimore at Soundstage on Feb. 10th, Millavale PA at Mr. Smalls Theatre on Feb. 11th, Philadelphia at Union Transfer on Feb. 12th, Madison at The Majestic on Feb. 14th, Milwaukee at the Potawatomi Casino on Feb. 15th, Indianapolis at the at the Vogue Theatre on Feb. 16th, Chicago at Park West on Feb. 17th, Omaha at the Slowdown on Feb. 18th, and ending in Minneapolis at The Fine Line Music Cafe on Feb. 19th. All Tickets on sale now through KDTU Ticketing and more info on the Tour Page.

  • Dec 29, 2011

    CRYSTAL BAY SHOWS POSTPONED!

    It is with regret that KDTU must postpone our two shows on January 27th & 28th at The Crystal Bay Crown Room.  Anders Osborne is unavailable and is a key component to the Sticky Fingers show. We hope to reschedule the dates shortly when everyone is available.

  • Nov 27, 2011

    THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS DEC. 30 & 31

    The Greyboy Allstars will be performing their classic debut album West Coat Boogaloo at two very special shows in California featuring James Brown alumni Fred Wesley.  Dec. 30th at the Belly Up in Solana Beach and New Years Eve, Dec. 31st at The Independent in San Francisco. Tickets on sale now!  Info here.  Get tickets while they last!

  • Nov 26, 2011

    NEW KD T-SHIRTS

    Too busy on the dance floor to pick up a new KDTU t-shirt?  Get them now online at karldenson.com.  Karl has served up 3 brand new t-shirts so you can funk out in style! All designed by the world famous Scrojo and printed by the T-shirt Factory in Oceanside with environmentally friendly, vegetable based, phthalate free inks.   Available in KD's online store now. 

  • Nov 25, 2011

    KDTU RETURNS FOR JAM CRUISE 10!

    The Jam Cruise 10 lineup has been announced.  KDTU is proud to join many of their friends on the high seas adventure taking place January 9 -14, 2012 including Toots & The Maytals, Galactic, Soulive, Chali 2na, George Porter, Jr., Ivan Neville and many more.  Tickets on sale now through Jam Cruise Ticketing.

  • Nov 13, 2011

    KARL DENSON PERFORMS WITH SLIGHTLY STOOPID IN BRAZIL

    KD will be spending his Thanksgiving holiday in Brazil with his good buddies Slightly Stoopid.  They will perform live in Porto Alegre on November 24th at Pepsi on Stage and in Belo Horizonte on November 26th at Planeta Brasil.

  • Nov 05, 2011

    ONLY STICKY FINGERS PLAYS ON THE EAST COAST

    KDTU takes the Sticky Fingers Tour to the east coast with exclusive performances at the Bear Creek Festival in Live Oak, FL on Nov. 10th and 11th joined by special guests Anders Osborne and more.  Expect some special surprises at this festival!  Then heading up to Asheville to the Orange Peel on Nov. 12th. Tickets available here.  Don't miss this funky good time!

  • Oct 28, 2011

    STICKY FINGERS IN THE ROCKIES & MORE!

    KD takes the band to the mountains for a killer set of shows performing The Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers, in its entirety, with special guests Anders Osborne and more, including Oct. 28th at The Boulder Theater, at The Fillmore in Denver for 1971 Halloween Revisited where they will be joined by Boulder's own Rose Hill Drive performing The Who, Who's Next, in its entirety on Oct. 31st .  Dress up and get down for this special night of music!  Next, the tour heads to Bozeman on Nov. 2nd at The Emerson Theater, then Missoula on Nov. 3rd at The Wilma, then to the northwest in Seattle at Neumo's Crystal Ball Reading Room and in Portland on Nov. 5th at the Mt Tabor Theater Lounge. Tickets available through venue outlets from the KD's Tour Page.  Check out a taste of Sticky Fingers with "Sway" from The Independent in SF last week here.

  • Oct 19, 2011

    KDTU PERFORMS ON KBCO STUDIO C: NOV. 1 @ 8 PM MST

    KDTU is looking forward to their Live Radio performance on the legendary KBCO's Studio C Session.  The broadcast will take place on Tuesday, November 1st at 8 PM MST. Tune in for this rare treat!

  • Oct 18, 2011

    STICKY FINGERS TOUR IN FULL SWING

    KDTU had a great time last week in SoCal.  Check out the video here.  The Sticky Fingers Tour heads to Northern California this week to Humbrews in Arcata on Nov. 19th, then Moe's in Santa Cruz on Oct. 20th, followed by a two-night stand at The Independent in San Francisco on Oct. 21st and 22nd, ending in Chico at for a sold-out show at the Sierra Nevada Brew Co on Oct. 24th.  Buy tickets while they last, links here.  Come on out and get down with KDTU and Anders Osborne!

  • Sep 19, 2011

    1971 HALLOWEEN REVISITED FEAT: KDTU & ROSE HILL DRIVE!

    KDTU proudly presents 1971 HALLOWEEN REVISITED at The Fillmore in Denver, Colorado on Monday, October 31st featuring The Tiny Universe performing The Rolling Stones "Sticky Fingers" with special guests Anders Osborne and more, plus Rose Hill Drive performing The Who's "Who's Next."  This will be a special show and Early Bird tickets are available for $10.31 through KDTU Ticketing.  Get tickets while they last!

  • Sep 19, 2011

    SLIGHTLY STOOPID WEBCAST FROM TRI STUDIOS

    KD had a great time performing with his friends Slightly Stoopid last week at Bob Weir's TRI Studios.  You can check out a track on the TRI Studios right now with special guests Ivan & Ian Neville, and more.  Check it out!

  • Sep 19, 2011

    Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe gets Stoned

    The Tiny Universe will be performing the Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers in its entirety this fall at select venues across the country. The tour will feature New Orleans' singer/guitarist Anders Osborne helping out on vocals with other special guests joining along the way.  Slightly Stoopid's Miles and Kyle will perform with the band in Los Angeles at the House of Blues on Oct. 13th and in San Diego at the Belly Up on Oct. 14th and 15th.  Karl will repay the favor by joining Slightly Stoopid this fall as a special guest at the Irvine Ampitheater, the Mesa Ampitheater in Phoenix, Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas and the Santa Barbara Bowl also in September. Visit the Tour Page for more details.

  • Aug 22, 2011

    KDTU PERFORMS 2-NIGHTS AT THE HARVEST FEST!

    KD takes the Tiny Universe way up north to Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada for a two-night stint, September 14th & 15th for the annual Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival along with legends including Taj Mahal, Levon Helm, and MMW.  Click here for tickets.

  • Aug 22, 2011

    KD PERFORMS LIVE WEBCAST & MORE WITH SLIGHTLY STOOPID!

    KD will be a special guest with his pals Slightly Stoopid on a special Live Webcast from Bob Weir's TRI Studios on September 13th.  He will also perform live with Stoopid on September 16th at the Mesa Ampitheatre in Mesa, AZ and September 17th at the Verizon Wireless Ampitheater in Irvine, CA.  Come check out KD playing a rare guest spot!

  • Aug 22, 2011

    KDTU HITS 2-NIGHTS BROOKLYN BOWL & STEELJAM!

    KDTU returns to the Brooklyn Bowl in New York, for a two-night stand September 1st & 2nd, and then joins Ozomatli,  Stanton Moore, and Keller Williams and more at the SteelJam in Bethlehem, PA on September 3rd.  Tickets on sale now!

  • Jul 27, 2011

    BUSY SUMMER FOR KD

    In the midst of a busy summer, Karl Denson will be closing out July and August as a special guest with his pals, Slightly Stoopid on dates spanning both coasts.  Highlights include Berkeley’s Greek Theatre on July 29th, Denver's Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 6th, Baltimore's Pier Six Pavillion on August 17th and Chicago's Charter One Pavillion on August 27th.  Denson will be taking his Tiny Universe to South Lake Tahoe for the 1st annual Booty Shake in South Lake a special late-night, post- Phish show at the Montbleu Casino on August 9th followed by dates at the Equifunk Festival on August. 19th and Camp Barefoot on August 20th, and the Eugene Celebration in Oregon on August 26th.  Karl will also be performing with The Greyboy Allstars at the Outside Lands Festival on August 13th and as a special guest on August 14th at Soulive’s Inaugural Royal Family Affair in Bondville, Vermont.  Looking to the fall, KDTU will kick off September with a two- night stint in New York City at The Brooklyn Bowl on September 1st and 2nd followed by a performance at Steel Jam in Bethlehem, PA on September 3rd.  Next on to Fredericton New Brunswick, Canada for the annual Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival on Sept. 14th and 15th.  Check the tour dates page for more info.

  • May 15, 2011

    KDTU JUNE TOUR ANNOUNCED

    After a success filled spring, the Tiny Universe return to the road with newly confirmed dates in Atlanta at the Masquerade on June 1, Charleston's Pour House on June 2, Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington, NC on June 3, a headlining slot at the Smilefest Reunion on June 4, Awful Arthurs in Roanoke on June 5, and ending the run back down south in Chattanooga for the Riverbend Festival on June 11.  Tickets available through KDTU Fan Ticketing now.

  • Apr 29, 2011

    Booty Shake in South Lake!

    The Tiny Universe perform a special themed set with special guest to be announced at the 1st Annual Booty Shake at South Lake at the Montbleu Casino Ballroom in South Lake Tahoe immediately following Phish at Harveys. Ticket are onsale now through KDTU Fan Ticketing.

  • Apr 25, 2011

    MEMORIAL DAY WKND SHOWS AT HOP MONK IN SEBASTOPOL!

    The Tiny Universe will play two shows at the intimate Hopmonk Tavern in beautiful Sebastapol, California.   Tickets are on sale now!  Only 200 tickets will be available per night through KDTU Fan Ticketing.  For more info check out Hop Monk's website.

  • Mar 18, 2011

    KDTU PLAY GREAT SUMMER FESTIVALS!

    Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe heads out on the road this spring and summer with dates at great festivals including The Wanee Festival in Live Oak, FL April 15-18, a late-night show during Jazz Festival at the famed Tipitina’s in New Orleans on May 5, Gulf Shores’ Hangout Music Festival May 20-22, Summer Camp in Chillicothe, IL, May 27-29, Smilefest in North Carolina June 3-5, the inaugural Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, MI June 30-July 2, All Good Festival in West Virginia July 14-17, and The Nateva Music & Camping Festival in Oxford, Maine, August 4-7.  Click on the tour page link for tickets and info.

  • Mar 08, 2011

    NOLA JAZZFEST 2011- Two-night run at Tipitina’s with KDTU & The Greyboy Allstars

    The wait is over!  We are proud to announce two very special evenings at the legendary Tipitina's in New Orleans for Jazzfest 2011. Come join Karl Denson's Tiny Universe for a Cinco De Mayo throwdown at 2am on May 5th for a special themed evening featuring many special guests.

    On Friday May 6th, The Greyboy Allstars will return to the famed stage for their annual late night show. These shows always blow out so make sure you pick up tickets in advance.  See you at the fest!
     
    Tickets are on sale March 8 at 10 AM thru KDTU Ticketing and GBA Ticketing.

  • Mar 08, 2011

    THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS ARE BACK!

    The band is back!!! After an extended hiatus, The Greyboy Allstars will spend April writing and recording a new record and working out the new tunes on the weekends in intimate venues. Fanclub presale starts today thru GBA Fan Ticketing.

    April 8-9 at the Doble Door in Chicago
    April 15 at the Bluebird in Denver
    April 16 slopeside in Vail
    April 22-23 at the Mint in LA
    April 29-30 at the Brooklyn Bowl in NYC

  • Feb 21, 2011

    NEW PROJECT WITH SOULIVE AND MORE SHOWS

    Building on the shows they played together earlier this year on the West Coast, KD with be collaborating on a new, as yet untitled, joint venture with friends Soulive.  In between upcoming sit ins with the band at the Brooklyn Bowl in NYC on March 10th and 11th, Higher Ground in Burlington on March 18th, and The State Theatere in Portland on March 19th, they will continue the bromance in the studio to work on an upcoming release.

  • Feb 21, 2011

    KARL DENSON PERFORMS WITH SLIGHTLY STOOPID

    Karl Denson will sit in with our friends Slightly Stoopid for four dates in Florida.  KD will guest at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on March 3-4th, Plush in Jacksonville on March 5th,  and hit the Nine Music Festival in Miami on March 12th.  KD last joined Slightly Stoopid onstage at the Austin City Limits Music Festival late last year

  • Jan 27, 2011

    LYNX PERFORMS WITH KDTU

    Innovative singer, beat-boxer and producer, Lynx, known for her work with Beats Antique, will be opening for The Tiny Universe.  She helps kick off the upcoming Winter Tour starting on the west coast with dates including Feb. 4th at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz, Feb. 10th at Humboldt Brews in Arcata, and Feb. 11th at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma.  

  • Jan 26, 2011

    KDTU WINTER TOUR 2011 WITH CHALI 2NA of Jurassic 5

    KDTU hits the road in February starting their tour on the West Coast with the band's return to the Fillmore in San Francisco on February 12th with special guests Chali 2na and House of Vibe + Lynx of Beats Antique.  The band will then perform on Feb. 15th at The Top Hat in Missoula, on Feb. 16th at The Emerson Ballroom in Bozeman, and Feb. 17th at The Knotty Pine in Victor, Idaho all with Chali 2na and
    his band in tow.

  • Jan 26, 2011

    KDTU, PUBLIC ENEMY WITH LIVE BAND

    The Tiny Universe is excited to be playing with the legendary Flava Flav and Chuck D for two very special shows sharing the stage with Public Enemy plus Chali 2na and House of Vibe at The Depot in Salt Lake on Feb. 18 and at The Ogden Theatre in Denver on Feb. 19th.

  • Jan 06, 2011

    KARL PLAYS KGNU BENEFIT IN BOULDER Jan. 29

    In honor of their 17th Anniversary, local Boulder brewery, The Mountain Sun presents "Funky Good Times" on January 29th at The Boulder Theater. The show will benefit local radio station KGNU and features KD alongside George Porter Jr., Kyle Hollingsworth, Alan Evans, and Davy Knowles. For more information visit The Boulder Theatre.

  • Dec 28, 2010

    PRETTY LIGHTS DRUMMER ADAM DEITCH AND DJ ITEM 9 ADDED TO BROOKLYN BOWL ON 1.1.11

    Hot off of the sold out Pretty Lights tour, drummer Adam Deitch and DJ Item 9 will be supporting KDTU at the Get Down On The One show at the Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg this Saturday 1.1.11!!!  Tickets are only $15 and available now through our tourdates page!

  • Dec 18, 2010

    KDTU RETURN TO NYC FOR NYE RUN

    KDTU will be returning to NYC for two dates over the Holidaze.  The Tiny  Universe plays a "late night post Phish/ Mule/ Dap Kings" show at BB Kings on December 30th at 1am which will go into the wee hours.  Lots of friends in town so expect some very special guests.  Then it is time to "Get Down On The One" at the first show of 2011! 1.1.11 at the Brooklyn Bowl, An Evening with KDTU...

  • Dec 16, 2010

    THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY JAM IN SF!

    Karl Denson’s other band, The Greyboy Allstars are set to rock the intimate Boom Boom Room in San Francisco this Saturday, December 18th. Tickets for this event are extremely limited and onsale now. The band also performs a hometown show Dec. 17 in Solana Beach at the Belly Up with our friends Fitz and the Tantrums. Only a few tickets remain as GBA live is a very rare treat these days…

  • Dec 06, 2010

    KDTU and Maceo live video from NYC!

    In November The Revolution of Soul Tour featuring KDTU and Maceo Parker blew through the North East with four exclusive dates in New York, Boston, Providence, and DC.  Check out live footage of KDTU with Maceo as well as an interview with KD on The Pace Report.

  • Nov 29, 2010

    KDTU TOUR HITS THE SOUTHWEST W/ORGONE

    Karl and The Tiny Universe head to the Southwest this weekend with our friends Orgone opening the shows in Phoenix on Dec. 1 at the Compound Grill, then down to Tuscon on Dec. 2 at the Rialto Theatre, up north in Flagstaff on Dec. 3 at The Orpheum Theater, and ending in Santa Fe on Dec. 4 at the Santa Fe Brewing Company.  It will be a serious four-day funk run.  Don't Miss It!

  • Nov 18, 2010

    Revolution of Soul Boston Preview!

    If you’re a lover of sizzling jazz-funk, especially with a screaming saxophone right in the middle of it, you have a golden opportunity in the next week to see two of the genre’s finest on the same stage, same night. Yep, it’s a funk lover’s dream come true: Maceo Parker and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe joining forces, for a string of dates called the Revolution of Soul Tour.  Read full preview and interview with Chad Berndtson here.

  • Nov 12, 2010

    Jambase Covers Trump Plaza Show

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe delivered a massive late night throwdown for funkateers spilling out of the Friday night Oct. 29 Phish show across the boardwalk. The band absolutely crushed; a tremendous two-set offering, mixing old favorites like "Bag of Funk," "Chance With You" and "The Answer" with newer joints from the recently released Brother's Keeper.  Check out photos and full feature on Jambase.

  • Oct 18, 2010

    Revolution of Soul Tour featuring KDTU and Maceo Parker

    For an exclusive 4-night run, The Revolution of Soul Tour will unite two masters of the groove featuring James Brown alumni, Maceo Parker and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe.  This slammin' tour has stops, Nov. 17 The Paradise in Boston, Nov. 18, The Met in Rhode Island, Nov. 20, 9:30 Club in DC, and ends in NYC at the famed Irving Plaza on Nov. 20.  There will be full sets by Maceo Parker and his band followed by a set of KDTU and an all star mini set with both acts. It will be a funky good time!

  • Oct 14, 2010

    We Could Be Hero’s, A KDTU Heroween experience!

    On October 31st, the TIny Universe will be performing We Could Be Hero's, a KDTU Heroween experience at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver.  We Could Be Hero's will have the band performing your favorite hero songs from Johnny Guitar Watson to Janes Addiction.  This is KD's favorite party of the year, expect many special guests, suprises and prizes!

  • Oct 13, 2010

    KDTU HEADS OUT FOR FALL TOUR

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe announces their Fall Tour with dates across the US including Dallas' Granada Theater on Nov. 4th, Austin's La Zona Rosa on Nov. 6th, and Asheville's Orange Peel on Nov. 13th.  New Orleans has just been added at the legendary Tipitina's on Nov. 5th, with a special lineup announced soon.  Check the all the dates on the tour page, and purchase tix through KDTU Ticketing.   Don't miss it!

  • Aug 31, 2010

    KDTU Plans Late Night Las Vegas Show After Panic/Mule at House of Blues!

    The King of the Late Night will be taking the stage at the House of Blues in Las Vegas at 2am Saturday, October 23rd  ( officially early Sunday morning) to play into the wee hours. Doors will open at 1am following the Widespread Panic/ Govt Mule show at the Joint and the Tiny Universe will hit the stage at 2am for two full sets. Vegas is a 24/7 town so this will be a late one. Tickets are $25 and fanclub ticketing will go onsale at noon mst today through http://www.karldenson.com. The night before, KDTU will be headlining the Boarding for Breast Cancer Benefit at the Montbleu Resort Showroom in Lake Tahoe. This is a great event and tickets will also be available today through fanclub ticketing.

    The band will be doing two shows in Colorado this weekend, playing Friday at the Mishawaka Ampitheatre in Ft. Collins with our friends the Kyle Hollingsworth band opening up and headlining the Electric Avenue Festival at Historic Five Points in downtown Denver on Saturday with Living Legends and Anders Osborne.

  • Jul 22, 2010

    KDTU announces Telluride Phish aftershows!

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will hit the Telluride Conference Center for two very special shows after the Phish concerts in Town Park on August 9th and 10th.  This will be an 11:30pm show with doors to open an hour prior (Phish will end at 11pm latest).  The Gondola will be running for free all night to accommodate concert goer's and there will be a full bar at the venue.  Tickets are on sale now from KDTU Ticketing. There will also be cash tickets available at Telluride Music located at 201 East Colorado in downtown this Friday while they last.  This show will be all ages and additional Telluride ticketing outlets may be announced soon.  This one is not to be missed.

  • Jun 08, 2010

    New Shows Announced

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe has announced a special show at the Fox Theatre in Boulder on Thursday June 24th. Tickets for this intimate show are on sale now and are only $20 and available from http://www.karldenson.com or the Fox box office. This show will sell out in advance. Although festival season is upon us, the Tiny Universe is pleased to announce several headlining club performances throughout the summer. On Friday June 25th, The band will play outside in Santa Fe, NM at the Santa Fe Brewing Company and KDTU will hit the Carolinas in July at The Windjammer in Isle of Palms, SC on the 22nd (tickets on sale now) and at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre in Wilmington, NC on the 23rd. ***Stay tuned for ticket info for Sante Fe, NM and Wilmington, NC. Visit http://www.karldenson.com for details, and keep an eye on KDTU's facebook page for regular updates.***

  • May 18, 2010

    GBA to Play Benefit Show in San Diego Tomorrow

    Tomorrow The Greyboy Allstars play a benefit for Kelly Stillwell in their hometown of San Diego at the Belly Up.  GBA bassist Chris Stillwell's twin sister, Kelly, was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer and is now facing financial hardship.  Proceeds from this performance will benefit Kelly, so please come out and show your support! Doors open and DJ SK spins at 8pm, GBA hits at 9pm. Tickets are $20 in advance from bellyup.com and $22 at the door.

  • Apr 21, 2010

    Portland ME venue change tonight

    Due to unforeseen circumstances, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will be moving tonight's show in Portland, Maine to the Port City Music Hall located at 504 Congress Street. Doors will be at 8:00 PM and KDTU will start at 9:30 PM. The show will not take place at the Asylum and any advance tickets purchased for the show at Asylum will be refunded at point of purchase. In addition, tickets for tonight's show at the Port City Music Hall have been reduced to $15 and can be purchased at the door with no additional fees. Karl Denson's Tiny Universe deeply regrets any inconvenience caused by this change of venue and we thank you for your continued support.

  • Mar 08, 2010

    KDTU Announces New Midwest dates, Brooklyn Bowl, Jazzfest in April

    The Tiny Universe will be heading back out on the road this week, making stops in Phoenix at the Compound Grill on Thursday, Flagstaff at the Orpheum on Friday and the Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA on Saturday.  This will be KDTU’s first hometown show since the release of Brother's Keeper and many surprises await. 

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will be returning to the Midwest for a series of shows in April.  KDTU kicks off at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI on Thursday the 15th, plays the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis for the first time on Friday the 16th, and wraps up with a stop in Chicago at the Vic Theatre on Saturday the 17th.  A limited amount of pre-sale tickets will be available this Wednesday at 10am CST from KDTU Ticketing, and tickets will go on sale to the public through all normal channels on Friday March 12th.

    Come Bowling in Brooklyn with KDTU in April for two nights at the Brooklyn Bowl on Friday the 23rd and Saturday the 24th. Tickets are on sale now and are only $15!  The last show at the Bowl sold out in advance so make sure to not miss out.  Visit karldenson.com for details on these shows and more soon to be announced April dates.

    KDTU and GBA at Jazzfest… The Tiny Universe will be performing only once this year, playing a post Panic late night party at Tipitina’s that starts at 2am on Thursday (Friday morning) April 29th and continues until sunrise.  You will have two chances to catch The Greyboy Allstars, the first is at Tipitina’s late night on Friday night (Saturday morning) April 30th and the second is on the Riverboat Creole Queen for a trip up and down the Mississippi on Saturday May 1st at 9pm.  The Riverboat leaves from downtown New Orleans and will feature Kirk Joseph’s 504 Brass Band kicking off the party on the deck...

    In other news,  The Greyboy Allstars are in the studio this week working on the follow up to 2007’s What Happened To TV? and preparing new cuts for their upcoming tour in Colorado in late March.  The band plays in Avon (Vail), CO at Agave on the 24th, performs a free daytime show at Winter Park Resort on the 25th and will blow it out in Aspen on the 26th at the base of the gondola.  For those of you not in the mountains, GBA returns to the front range for a very special night at the Ogden Theatre in Denver on Saturday the 27th with special guests to be announced.  The Allstars will then venture to Jackson Hole, WY for a performance at the new Pink Garter Theatre. Don't miss your chance to get a sneak preview of the new record. Tickets for all shows are available now from greyboyallstars.com.

  • Feb 16, 2010

    KDTU and GBA announce Alaska, Colorado and new Jazzfest dates!

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will be be returning to Jazzfest for a special sunrise performance at Tipitina's on Thursday April 29th.  The Greyboy Allstars have added a second Jazzfest play aboard the Riverboat Creole Queen on Saturday, May 1st.  GBA will also be doing the late night set at Tipitina's on Friday April 30th.  Tickets for all Jazzfest shows are available now from either the KDTU Ticketing or GBA Ticketing pages.

    The Tiny Universe is back on the road this week touring the South and Midwest with our friends Galactic.  A few special performances are lined up for St. Louis, Missoula and Denver where both full bands will perform together in a special one-time collaboration.  The Throwdown Request Live results are in.  Don't miss your chance to see the ultimate Supergroup!  Visit the Tour page of karldenson.com for more info.

    KDTU is constantly adding new dates so keep an eye on the official site and facebook page. The band has just announced new shows in Anchorage, Alaska on Thursday April 1st, Santa Cruz at Moe's Alley on March 8th, and San Francisco at the Independent on the 9th and 10th with DJ Logic supporting.

    In other news, The Greyboy Allstars will take a break from recording their new album in March to do a run of shows at the end of the month.  GBA will perform in Winter Park on Thursday the 25th and in Aspen at Gondola Plaza on Friday the 26th.  The band then goes to Denver to play the Ogden Theatre on Saturday, March 27th.  A limited amount of pre-sale tickets will be available tomorrow from GBA Ticketing. Tickets go on sale to the public this Saturday the 20th at 10am CST. The Allstars finish up the run in Jackson Hole, WY for a performance at the new Pink Garter Theatre on Sunday the 28th.

  • Jan 22, 2010

    KDTU & Galactic - Throwdown Request Live

    For the second part of the TRL Concert Series, Galactic and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will join forces for several special shows at the The Pageant in St. Louis, The Fillmore in Denver, and the Wilma Theater in Missoula! We have many surprises in store for each city, but to up the ante even further, each night both full bands will perform together in a special one-time collaboration. The Galactic and KDTU supergroup will play some of the most beloved classic songs in music history - and you get to decide! Both bands have nominated several classic hits but we need you to help us narrow it down. To cast your vote, simply click HERE.

  • Jan 15, 2010

    New Karl Denson tour, The Greyboy Allstars hit the Northwest

    After an incredible run with The Greyboy Allstars in December, legendary performances by KDTU on Jam Cruise, an upcoming run with GBA in the Northwest and the triumphant return to the Fillmore in San Francisco, KDTU will go back on the road for the entire month of February.  After a weekend in Tahoe on February 5th and 6th and a Texan hit at La Zona Rosa in Austin on Friday February 12th, the Tiny Universe joins up with our friends Galactic for a series of shows starting with two shows at Tipitina's.  The bands have some very special collaborations in the works, stay tuned for details.  KDTU will celebrate Mardi Gras with a show at the Lyric, special New Orleans flavored guests will be announced shortly.  The Tiny Universe will also perform their first hometown show in support of the new album, Brother's Keeper, at the Belly Up in Solana Beach on March 13th.

    In other Karl Denson news, The Greyboy Allstars will be performing new material on this upcoming run in preparation for the follow up to their last album, What Happened To Television?.  The band will enter the studio in March with plans of a late fall release.

  • Jan 07, 2010

    KDTU & Galactic in February

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will share the stage with Galactic in February with two shows at Tipitina's in New Orleans on the 13th and 15th, a stop in St. Louis at The Pageant on the 18th, followed by The Fillmore in Denver on the 20th and the Wilma Theatre in Missoula, MT on the 23rd. Tickets are on sale now through MusicToday. Visit the KDTU tour page for more info.

  • Nov 19, 2009

    A Tiny Thanksgiving in San Francisco with Karl Denson…

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe is celebrating Thanksgiving weekend in San Francisco this year with two shows at The Independent on Friday November 27th and Saturday November 28th.  This will be the last 2009 dates for KDTU who have been touring nonstop in support of their latest record Brother's Keeper.  Joining forces with the Tiny Universe is fellow Greyboy Allstars member Robert Walter's 20th Congress who will be supporting both nights.  Other members of the Congress include Cochemea Gastelum Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, Amy Winehouse), Chuck Prada (Black Eyed Peas) as well as Chris Stillwell and Aaron Redfield from The Greyboy Allstars.  It will be a family affair so expect quite a few collaborations throughout the nights.  There are still a few tickets left from KDTU Ticketing and Ticketweb.

    Doors open at 8:30pm, the 20th Congress hits at 9pm, and KDTU at 10pm.

    In other news, Karl will be rejoining The Greyboy Allstars for a short run of dates in December including New Year's Eve In Denver at the Ogden.  It is getting harder and harder for these guys to play with everyone's individual schedules so if you haven't seen the band, this is where it all started...

  • Oct 02, 2009

    Halloween Plans Revealed

    HALLOWEEN IN NYC!  Karl Denson's Tiny Universe present a Tribute to the King of Pop with special guests to be announced soon at the Bowery Ballroom on 10/31. Come join the band for a night in celebration of our favorite monster...

    NEW SHOWS!  KDTU has announced  a few new east coast dates including Nov. 1 at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, Nov. 3 at the Capital Ale House in Richmond, VA, and Nov. 4 at the Neighborhood Theater in Charlotte. All shows are on sale now, visit the new tour page of KarlDenson.com for ticket links and show info.

    THIS WEEKEND!  Come out and support KDTU tonight at the Showbox in Seattle and tomorrow night at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland. The NW is adopted homeland for the band so don't miss it, they are on fire. For our Portland friends, the band will be doing a FREE mini set at Music Millenium at 3158 E. Burnside at 2pm so come check it out and say hi to the guys...

  • Sep 29, 2009

    New KDTU Record Available Now!

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe is pleased to announce that the new album, Brother's Keeper, is in stores now! Brother's Keeper, the long-awaited follow up to The Bridge (2002), features an all-star cast including Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, Meshell Ndegeocello, Marc Ford (Black Crowes), and members of the Dap Kings, Eric Clapton's band and The Greyboy Allstars. The album is available to purchase online here and from iTunes.

    The band is currently on the road in support of the new record and we have announced a few new dates- KDTU will be returning to The Independent in San Francisco for two Thanksgiving weekend shows on November 27th and 28th. Tickets are on sale now from KDTU Fan Club Ticketing. Other new dates include 10/4 at the Domino Room in Bend, OR, 10/6 at The Red Fox Tavern in Eureka, CA, and 10/18 at the Pozo Saloon in Santa Margarita, CA. Keep an eye on KarlDenson.com for tour updates.

    KDTU is giving out a free pair of tickets to the entire tour! Click here to enter the contest.

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  • Aug 26, 2009

    Halloween in NYC

    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will be holding their annual Halloween extravaganza at the intimate Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Details and guests will be announced shortly, tickets go on sale through KDTU Fan Club Ticketing at 10am PST on Thursday August 27th and through the Bowery Ballroom on Friday August 28th at 10am EST.

    The second leg of the Brother's Keeper tour will take the band back to the Northwest, with shows in Seattle at the Showbox on October 2nd and the legendary Crystal Ballroom in Portland on October 3rd.  The Tiny Universe will then head down the coast to Sebastopol on October 7th, destroying a two night run in Santa Cruz on October 8th and 9th at Moe's Alley and a very special appearance at the Mint in LA on October 10.  This show has a limited capacity and will go quickly so plan accordingly. All the West Coast shows after Portland will be "an evening with" with special extended sets by KDTU.  The band returns home to San Diego co-headline a hometown San Diego show at the Smokin' in the Park Festival on October 17th with our friends Los Lobos and JJ Grey and Mofro.

    KDTU Continues to the Midwest for a return to the Bluebird in Bloomington on Friday October 23rd and the Double Door in Chicago on October 24th.  The band will hit Cleveland, Syracuse, Portland ME and Troy NY (then Halloween!) before heading south to perform at the Variety in Atlanta on November 5th, the Music Farm in Charleston on November 6th ending at the Orange Peel in Asheville on November 7th.

    We try to get as many shows as possible up on our fan club ticketing which offers folks a chance to buy tickets with a very low service charge (can everybody say "Ticketmaster sucks?") so take advantage of this service if you are planning to come down to any of the shows.  Plus Jack, Jeff, Dave and Deesha at Frontgate ticketing rock and we should all support them as they will support you.  You can visit our ticketing site through KarlDenson.com and click on the tour date you are looking for.

    The Tiny Universe is about to launch KarlDenson.com 2.0, a new website with videos and pictures from the tour, Karl's daily blog (yes, Karl has started blogging.  He is posting daily now on Myspace and Facebook, leave him some comments, encouragement and love!) and new merch and posters by Rock Art maniac Scrojo.  We have also just posted another teaser from the upcoming " Brother's Keeper" album, the track titled "Where It Counts" is up now for streaming on the KDTU Myspace and Facebook pages.  The full album will be released worldwide on September 15th. Check out the interview about the new release in this month's Relix, a free digital copy can be found here.