Psychedelic soul meets ‘Nawlins jazz on Main

(Published by Planet JH Weekly)Referred to as black rock, or psychedelic soul and heavy funk, the sound developed in the late ‘60s a la Curtis Mayfield. San Francisco’s Monophonics—formed in 2005—have genuinely sunken into the slow burn, textured by punchy horns and patiently soulful vocals. If contemporaries like Sharon Jones & The Dapkings bring the in-your-face James Brown side of this warm, vintage sound, Monophonics prefer the hard-hitting backseat of retro funk-soul (YouTube cue: “Like Yesterday”). Be prepared for a hands-in-the-air dance party via this sextet. Opening the show is local Dixieland, New Orleans-flavored ensemble, Jackson Six, led by trombonist/vocalist John Kidwell and supported by some of Teton County’s stealthiest players...guess that's why they don't have a Facebook page. Music on Main presents Monophonics with Jackson Six, 6 p.m. Thursday at Victor City Park. Free, all-ages. TetonValleyFoundation.org.