KRCL Presents: Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers at The Commonwealth Room May 5

  • February 13, 2025
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For over five decades the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known. They play The Commonwealth Room's 6th Anniversary on Monday, May 5!

A self-contained unit, the band consist of (from oldest to youngest) Regi on guitar/vocals; Roy on drums/vocals; Joseph on keyboards/vocals; and Victor on bass/vocals. The Wooten Brothers continue to honor their middle brother, Rudy, whose untimely passing in 2010 left the band without their one-man horn section. Since he was a child, Rudy played two saxophones at once, duplicating lines from popular horn bands such as Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower of Power, Blood Sweat and Tears, and others.

The Wooten Brothers will be touring the world while simultaneously releasing a collection of newly recorded original music as well as original compositions recorded in the 1970s and ‘80s. The new music is a blend of influences from the past and present; Jazz, Funk, Soul, R&B, and more, woven together in a way that only the Brothers can produce. The old music, which was recently discovered in the brother’s archives, will display the young group’s advanced musicality, vocal ability, harmonies, and songwriting. These special compositions will allow the world to enjoy Rudy’s extraordinary saxophone virtuosity. You’ll quickly understand why the young brothers were often sought after to share the stage with the likes of Curtis Mayfield, WAR, The Temptations, Ramsey Lewis, Stephanie Mills, Franky Beverly and Maze, Mongo Santamaria, and others. In 1972, the Wooten Brothers were hired as the opening band for Curtis Mayfield‘s hugely successful Superfly Tour. The eldest Wooten Brother, Regi, was fourteen years old. Victor was only five.

Together The Wooten Brothers bring an uncanny level of experience, originality, and musical expertise to the stage. This will be the brother’s first record release and tour together as a band since Rudy’s untimely death a few years ago. Their shows will be a spirited, high-energy, super-funky, artistic blend of styles including original songs and classics. In short: these brothers are the real deal, and their shows are not to be missed.

KRCL Presents
The Wooten Brothers
Monday, May 5
The Commonwealth Room
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Tickets here 

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