Strange Majik
Arthur's Tavern57 Grove Street, New York 10014
Strange Majik comes to Arthur’s Tavern for a late-night set. The billed name is the creative alter ego of New York City musician, songwriter and producer David Pattillo, though the available information does not specify whether he will perform solo or with a band. Expect Pattillo’s own blend of edgy rock, blues, soul and funk, with the evening centered on his songwriting and sound rather than a separately named group.
Based in New York City, Pattillo works as Strange Majik across writing, recording and production. His bio says he has written and produced songs for Motown/Universal and worked with super-producer Linda Perry; it also notes remote album recording with saxophonist Geoff Burke. Pattillo’s site describes guitar and vocal work and mentions performances with an “ace band,” without naming the players here. The quoted response to his recordings is pointed: WFUV called one album “a sensational collection of soul inspired rock ’n’ roll songs,” Revista Rocnrol found it “worthy of a tarantino soundtrack!”, and Powerplay Magazine called the music “fantastic.”
Arthur's Tavern is a basement club in the West Village where jazz, Latin, and blues are played with deep roots and modern energy. The stage is small, the room intimate, and the audience sits close to the musicians, often with a few people standing near the back. Shows start around 5 PM and go late, with some sets extending into the early hours. The club has a history of hosting top-tier performers since 2001, including regular appearances by Yuichi Hirakawa Jazz Group. It's a place where music is the center, and conversation flows naturally between the audience and the performers.