Elephino, a sphinx of elephantine and rhinocerotic origins, is also a band that plays mostly instrumental funk improv. Who the hell doesn’t like instrumental funk improv? Not-fun, untrustworthy people, that’s who. And who wouldn’t enjoy a mostly instrumental funk improv group from Santa Cruz? The entire city is like one big improv jam, even if it needs a tad more bass in its face. The show is bound to be fun; the keyboards, bass, guitar and drums are tight and full of might, and the groove is just right. These guys don’t always play, but it’s a good time when they do. Fusion Cuisine opens.
Sat, 8pm, $15-$20
Art Boutiki, San Jose
