Reggie Watts, Louis Cole & Michael Stegner Trio at Zebulon

On Monday, I have the opportunity to play with two friends who are unique and beautiful people. It always makes me so happy to see people who work really hard and treat people well reach a level of acclaim that allows them to thrive creating new art. These two artists fit the bill. I’m excited to reunite with them on a stage.

You’ve probably seen Reggie on various TV outlets with his own brand of music and comedy. He’s a true trailblazer. If you haven’t seen his TedTalk, it’s one of the most impressive improv/performance art bits ever:

Louis Cole grabbed a lot of attention in Los Angeles and beyond when he came onto the scene several years ago as a drummer. But he’s also continued to build his voice as a songwriter, producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. His DIY music videos are truly genius, and they’ve gotten millions of views. Tonight and tomorrow, he’s opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Mexico City. Here’s a short video he created called “Thinking”: