With full horns, glowing harmonies and a slew of special guests, Busty and the Bass brought its jazzy grooves to the Drake Underground in Toronto as part of a four-night residency. The band cycled through a number of upbeat songs, including "ET" and "Kids" from the group's 2020 album 'Eddie' for a packed and energetic crowd. "To come back and do a residency, nine or 10 years after we started in college, feels like we're going back to our roots in a way," vocalist Alistair Blu tells CBC Music, ahead of the third show. The addition of singers Mel Pacifico, Wayne Tennant and Jordan Brown enriched the collective's gorgeous vocals and had the audience swaying along. Surprise performers included Magi Merlin, who joined the group for a psychedelic rendition of "Far From Here." The group's trombone player, Chris Vincent, summed up the vibe of the colourful concert: "Anyone who knows our band, knows that the live show is a huge part of it."
