Written by: Jack O’Handley
Kung Fu is a powerhouse super group from New Haven, CT. At least three of the five members sing and each player is pro level on his instrument. So they stopped in Columbus last night, and blew the roof off Woodlands Tavern. I arrived a little late and only got to see the second set, which was all Steely Dan tunes, played precisely like the album versions. This tour is called the Fez Tour, one set Kung Fu and one set Steely Dan. As a huge Steely Dan fan, I really enjoyed hearing the songs being played proficiently and the solos just as you hear them on the albums. The first high point was Kid Charlemagne. Someone came over and hugged me as the song began and then Tim busted out the solo note for note, even with the whammy bar ending like the studio version. The Fez was another highlight for that set, with all three frontmen singing in unison, “I wanna be your Holy Man.” Black Cow was great, and the Sax, Bass, and Guitar took turns singing lead on each song they played.
Set 1 (Original Fu):
Daddy D
Bopcorn
Joyride
Speed bump of your love
Scrabb
Chop Suey
Set 2 (Steely Dan):
Boshisattva
I Got The News
Black Cow
King Of The world
Your Gold Teeth 2
Kid Charlemagne
Hey 19
The Fez>
Green Earrings
Reelin’ In The years
E:
Chin Music
My Old School