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NRBQ, the New Rhythm and Blues Quartet, are well known for being a very versatile group; their style on a single album can range from jazz to blues to country to pop. Fans know and love them for their wacky quirkiness and unpredictability in concert. NRBQ is currently composed of members Terry Adams (keyboards), Joey Spampinato (Bass), Tom Ardolino (drums), and Johnny Spampinato (Guitar). Past members include Al Anderson (1972-1994; Guitar), Tom Staley (1967-1974; drums), Steve Ferguson (1967-1971; Guitar), and Frank Gadler (1967-1972; Vocals, Cowbell). Depsite celebrity fans including George A. Romero, John Sebastian and Simpsons writer Mike Scully, the band has kept a small, but extremely devoted cult following in its 40 year career. The band's only chart hit was 1977's "Get that Gasoline Blues" (which only hit #70 on the American pop charts) and the band would only briefly flirt with success throughout their career (such as the band's several guest performances on the extremely popular Animated sitcom The Simpsons and the inclusion of their song "Wacky Tobacky" on the soundtrack of the the TV show Weeds). The band is also known for persuading their record label Rounder to reissue the record Philosophy of the World by outsider music artists The Shaggs. The band formed in Miami, Florida in 1967, and moved to New Jersey, and then New York City in hopes of a record deal, where in 1968, they cut their first Album, the self-titled "NRBQ" on Columbia, released in 1969. This was followed by "Boppin' the Blues" which featured rockabilly legend Carl Perkins. Columbia, disappointed with the band's lack of Album sales, dropped the band after these two records. NRBQ moved on to Kama Sutra records, where they recorded 2 more albums, before moving on to Rounder Records, where they have been until forming their own label, Edisun in 2002.
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Great show. No breaks. Just jammed and kept everyone dancing.
Palace Theater Stafford Springs, CTBest Rockabilly around and super sensational keyboard
Rumba Cafe Columbus, OHTerry Adams is a force of nature!
The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for The Arts Sacramento, CAYes, NRBQ is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming NRBQ concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The NRBQ tour is scheduled for 3 dates across 2 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
NRBQ is scheduled to play 3 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
NRBQ's tour starts May 29, 2026 and ends on Aug 20, 2026. They will play 2 cities; their most recent concert was held in Woodstock at Levon Helm Studios and their next upcoming concert will be in Woodstock at Levon Helm Studios.
As part of the NRBQ tour, NRBQ is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
