Bobby Harden With Off Da Hook
About This Event
Bobby Harden, whom Stax veteran Eddie Floyd singled out when Harden joined the Blues Brothers Band in 2012, brings a roots-based vocal approach to a late-night set. At Arthur’s Tavern he is billed with Off Da Hook, whose loose, free-improvisation approach favors quick response over fixed arrangements.
About the Artists
Bobby Harden
How do you define a true Soul Man? With difficulty, given that so much is down to a certain mystical Mojo. But if anyone knows one when they see him, it would be Stax legend Eddie Floyd, who has spent 60-plus years perfecting the role.
Off Da Hook
Off Da Hook is a group heard in jazz and free-improvisation settings, with appearances tied to Arthur’s Tavern in New York City. The band has shared the stand with vocalist Bobby Harden, including the billing “Bobby Harden With Off Da Hook,” situating them in the city’s late-night club circuit.