Zo! and Tall Black Guy bring updated riff on classic soul to Atlanta with ‘Abstractions’ tour

City Lights Staff | WABE
February 16th, 2023

Detroit natives and musicians Zo! and Tall Black Guy teamed up to present their indie full-length R&B album Abstractions, released in 2021. The powerhouses put their sampling, layering, and beat-making skills on display to create an updated riff on classic soul, with a touch of hip-hop, while remaining true to its roots.

The duo will be performing at City Winery in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb. 18. “City Lights” producer Jeannine Etter spoke with the two ahead of their show.
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Zo! & Tall Black Guy – 2026 Expansions Tour

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2026 DATES
Feb 26 in Urbana, IL (Krannert Center for the Performing Arts) • Mar 14 in Hyattsville, MD (Publick Playhouse) • Apr 03 in New York City, NY (Cafe Wha?) • Apr 10 in Manchester, UK (Manchester Academy) • Apr 12 in Birmingham, UK (Hare and Hounds) • Apr 13 in London, UK (The Jazz Cafe) • Apr 19 in Atlanta, GA (City Winery) • May 29 in Cincinnati, OH (The Redmoor) • Aug 02 in Los Angeles, CA (Lodge Room)


Visuals from “Acoustic & Personal: An Evening with Zo! + Carmen Rodgers in Atlanta, GA (12.09.17)

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Zo! Carmen Rodgers
at Moods Music (Soul Village ATL)
Atlanta, GA
December 9, 2017

Personnel:
Zo! – Keys/Vocals
Carmen Rodgers – Vocals
Ladarrel “Saxappeal” Johnson – Saxophone/Background Vocals
Kamau Inaede – Bass
Kristopher “Jahi” Crosby – Keys/Background Vocals
Tim Scott Jr. – Drums

Specialty cocktails provided by D’USSÉ Cognac

Thank you, Atlanta for two SOLD OUT shows …even with Friday’s inclement weather. Y’all made this fourth annual Acoustic & Personal the best one YET.

See y’all next year for the FIFTH one.

Acoustic & Personal: An Evening with Zo! + Carmen Rodgers in ATLANTA, GA – December 9, 2017

 

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Saturday, December 9, 2017 – ATLANTA, GA
Zo! + Carmen Rodgers
Acoustic & Personal: An Evening With Zo! + Carmen Rodgers

Moods Music (Soul Village)
1131 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
7p Show: BUY TICKETS + DRINK PASSES
10p Show: BUY TICKETS + DRINK PASSES

Specialty Cocktails provided by D’USSÉ Cognac

**Get your tickets early… LIMITED SEATING + these shows will sell out**

Acoustic and Personal: An Evening with Zo! & Carmen Rodgers – LIVE at 800 East in Atlanta, GA – December 17, 2016

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Acoustic and Personal: An Evening with…

Zo! & Carmen Rodgers

Saturday, December 17, 2016 – Atlanta, GA
800 East Studios
800 East Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 | (404) 688-9388
BUY TICKETS (7:00p Show)
BUY TICKETS (10:00p Show)

The energy from our 800 East performances are ALWAYS great …so we’re back for the THIRD year in a row!!

Songs from Zo!’s brand new album SkyBreak and Carmen’s Stargazer LP will come alive in a very intimate, acoustic setting backed by our touring crew, Collective Peace!

**Get your tickets EARLY. Limited seating available**

This show is sponsored by Myles Select Ultra Premium Vodka
OPEN BAR passes are now available