BROTHER FAT Performing Live at FTE!

Brother Fat was formed in honor of Count M’Butu, the Grammy-winning percussionist and conga specialist of The Derek Trucks Band. Originally created for his memorial show, the band continues to celebrate his legacy through exceptional, percussion-driven performances that cross genres of Funk, Blues, and Classic Rock.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with this powerhouse lineup of musicians:

🎸 Mark Chester (vocals/percussion), founder of Brother Fat and QuickChester

🥁 Darren Goot, a longtime collaborator in The Flying Oatsmen

🎤 Jerry Sorn (bass/vocals), who toured with Michael Clark’s Byrds and played alongside Butch Trucks

🎸 Joel Forlines (guitar/vocals), from Cosmic Shift and St. Owsley

🎸 Matt Williams (guitar/vocals), a mainstay of The Mosier Brothers and Pickled Holler

🎹 Ethan Johnson (keys), student of Johnny Knapp and member of Le Gato

🥁 Gaurav Molhatra (percussion/conga), a student of Count M’Butu and a regular in the southeastern music scene

Brother Fat brings together some of the finest talent around for a show that will leave you grooving all night long. Don’t miss this dynamic tribute to Count M’Butu, blending incredible musicianship and heartfelt celebration.