Tauk (pronounced "talk") is an American 4-piece progressive rock-fusion band; from Oyster Bay, New York, that tours the United States regularly - averaging about 160 shows every year.
TAUK is short for Montauk, Long Island, but the music this band presents is eclectic and worldly.
What truly sets Tauk apart is their dedication to improvisation. Each live show is a unique journey, a conversation between the band and the audience where musical boundaries are gleefully shattered. Whether it's a blistering guitar solo that takes flight into the stratosphere, a pulsating bass groove that locks the crowd in, or a mesmerizing keyboard odyssey that bends time and space, Tauk's improvisations are pure sonic storytelling.
Genre
Heavy Instrumental Rock Fusion
Styles
The band draws on influences from a wide spectrum of electronica, such as house, drum and bass, and breakbeat, along with elements of jam, funk, and jazz.
About the Band
The American Jam Band Tauk has toured with Umphrey's McGee, Disco Biscuits, Papadosio, STS9, The String Cheese Incident, and others.
Hailing from the sun-kissed shores of Long Island, New York, with a genre-bending blend of progressive rock, funk, blues, and R&B, Tauk has carved their own niche in the ever-evolving landscape of jam music.
Their journey began in the fertile ground of middle school friendship, where Jalbert, Dolan, and Carter first met and started jamming. Fast forward to college, TAUK landed on its present lineup in 2012, when drummer Isaac Teel joined full time.
From these humble beginnings; playing local gigs, they quickly gained a loyal following, their dynamic live shows becoming legendary for their extended improvisations, telepathic musical interplay, and sheer sonic firepower.
But Tauk is more than just a live beast. Their studio albums, from the early days of "T.O.P." to the recent masterpiece "Sir Tauk," showcase their songwriting prowess and genre-defying experimentation. Tracks like "Sun on the Rise" and "What About You" are sun-drenched grooves that beg you to move, while "By the Numbers" and "The Remedy" showcase their darker, more progressive side.
Since then, the quartet has gone on to tour with the likes of Umphrey’s McGee, Widespread Panic, and Lettuce, landed festival slots everywhere from Bonnaroo to Electric Forest, racked up millions of streams, and released a series of widely lauded studio and live albums.
Members
What truly sets this band apart is the intuitiveness of their interplay. - goldmine magazine
Tauk isn't your average jam band. These four musical mavericks weave a tapestry of sound that's as intricate as it is infectious.
Matt Jalbert (guitar)
Charlie Dolan (bass)
Alric "A.C." Carter (keyboard-organ)
Isaac Teel (drums)
Albums
In 2015, the group released Headroom, the band's first double-CD set culled from live performances. - Much of their recording is done in collaboration with engineer Robert Carranza, who has produced three of their studio albums.
Studio Albums
Ride (before 2005)
Brokedown King (2010)
Homunculus (2013)
Collisions (2014)
Sir Nebula (2016)
Shapeshifter II: Outbreak (2018)
Chaos Companion (2021)
Equalizer (2023)
Live Albums
Headroom (2015)
Real Tauk, Vol.1 (2018)
Real Tauk, Vol.2 (2019)
Real Tauk, Vol.3 (2019)
EPs
Shapeshifter I: Construct (2018)
Pull Factors (2011)
Singles
Horizon (2016)
Realize (2017)
Space Ghost (2017)
Revenge of Weenus (2017)
Premises (2018)
Convoy (2018)
CMF 9000 (2018)
Checkmate (2018)
Come On Now (2020)
Moon Dub (2021)
Beyond the musical fireworks, there's a genuine warmth and camaraderie that resonates with Tauk's listeners. They're not just a band; they're a family, a community bound by a shared love of music and the pursuit of groove. This connection spills over onto the stage, creating an atmosphere of pure joy and uninhibited expression that's as infectious as their music.
Video
YouTube Channel
Website
NOTE | Their website doesn't function well on mobile devices.
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So, if you're looking for a band that pushes boundaries, defies expectations, and makes you want to dance until your shoes fall off, look no further than Tauk. Dive into their discography, get lost in a live show, and become part of the ever-growing Tauk family. You won't regret it.
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"All four members track each other with such intensity that it ensures every transition of their show is razor-sharp and red-alert only when needed."