by Fitz and the Tantrums
In just over a year, soulsters Fitz and the Tantrums went from the living room to the main stage. The recipe for meteoric success? Six killer musicians, five dapper suits, irresistible songs, some serendipity and one vintage organ.
Since their first show at Hollywood’s Hotel Café in December 2008, Fitz and co. have toured with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, played to thousands at Colorado’s world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, supported the Specials and performed on KCRW’s esteemed show, Morning Becomes Eclectic. All this on the strength of their stellar five-song EP, Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1.
For some bands, it takes a lifetime to build this success, but few performers deliver an unrestrained blast of soul-clapping, get-down-on-the-floor, moneymaker shakers like Fitz and the Tantrums. Now with the release of their debut full length, Pickin’ Up the Pieces, the troupe is poised get down in dancehalls across the universe.
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