{"id":184890,"date":"2026-04-03T21:49:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T21:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/184890\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T21:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T21:49:37","slug":"mike-gordon-ignites-brooklyn-bowl-with-deep-grooves-and-depth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/184890\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Gordon Ignites Brooklyn Bowl with Deep Grooves and Depth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mike Gordon Band | Brooklyn, NY | March 26, 2026 | Photos by Jamie Huenefeld\/Killahwave<\/p>\n

Fans began lining up outside Brooklyn Bowl<\/a> as early as 4pm, eager to claim a close spot near the stage for the Mike Gordon Band’s<\/a> March 26, 2026 return to the iconic Brooklyn, NY venue. By showtime, the room had the charged feeling of a crowd that knew exactly what they came for, with plenty of anticipation around both Gordon\u2019s solo material and the possibility of Phish favorites surfacing during the night. The band provided just that, and threw in some tasty covers for good measure.<\/p>\n

\n\"MikeMike Gordon Band | Brooklyn Bowl\n<\/p>\n

The line up for the evening was slightly different than in the past. The refreshed squad included veterans Robert Walter on organ and synth and John Morgan Kimock on drums. This rounded out with newcomers Xavier Lynn on guitar and vocals, Bob Wagner on guitar and vocals, and Eli Winderman on keys. Gordon led the party on bass. The lineup felt flexible, textured, and fully in command of the room from the start.<\/p>\n

\n\"MikeMike Gordon | Brooklyn Bowl\n<\/p>\n

Set one opened with \u201cSteps,\u201d from the 2017 release OGOGO, which immediately settled the band into a loose but purposeful groove. \u201cConnected,\u201d from Flying Games, followed with a more fluid and modern feel. This also gave the band room to layer keyboards and rhythmic detail. From there, the set took a sharp turn into \u201cSpanish Moon,\u201d which brought a slinky, greasy Little Feat groove into the room. \u201cHappy Friends\u201d by the Greyboy All-Stars followed, and added another left turn with a West Coast boogaloo bounce. Notably, Walter is a long-time member of the Greyboy All-Stars. Xavier Lynn\u2019s \u201cGrandpa Murray\u201d established a personal and collaborative feel. Jon Cleary\u2019s \u201cGot to Be More Careful\u201d followed and added even more snap and soul before the band landed on \u201cCarini,\u201d the Phish song the crowd had clearly been waiting for. That moment hit hard. The audience response was immediate, and the heavier pulse of the song pushed the room into one of the night\u2019s biggest peaks. They band stepped off stage for a well earned break.<\/p>\n

\n\"RobertRobert Walter | Brooklyn Bowl\n<\/p>\n

Set two opened with \u201cFling Your Head,\u201d a newer Gordon original that, as of now, has no solo studio album release. This gave the second set an especially fresh feeling right out of the gate. The Kink’s “You Really Got Me\u201d kept the momentum moving with a familiar, classic rock jolt. Bob Wagner\u2019s blues rock driven \u201cSad and Lonesome\u201d brought a rougher, earthy contrast. Another Phish tune, \u201cMeat,\u201d landed with a tight rhythmic strut that kept the crowd fully engaged. Xavier Lynn\u2019s \u201cLouisiana Lady\u201d added another collaborative dimension to the set and underscored how much this band functions as a shared musical conversation rather than a strictly top down backing unit.<\/p>\n

\n\"EliEli Winderman | Brooklyn Bowl\n<\/p>\n

From there, the show returned to Gordon\u2019s solo catalog with \u201cCrazy Sometimes\u201d from OGOGO, a song that carried a playful looseness and gave the band room to stretch without losing shape. The Phish fans in the crowd recognized this tune, as it is one of the few Gordon solo tunes they have covered over the years. \u201cSay Something,\u201d from Overstep, followed with a stronger melodic center and a more grounded, reflective feel. For the encore, Gordon closed the night with \u201cGuilty Pleasures\u201d from Flying Games, which ended the show on a groove that felt both relaxed and quietly triumphant.<\/p>\n

\n\"XavierXavier Lynn and Bob Wagner | Brooklyn Bowl\n<\/p>\n

What made the night work so well was the balance. The set moved naturally between Gordon originals, band member showcases, covers, and Phish songs without ever feeling scattered. Still, it was impossible to ignore how strongly the crowd responded to the Phish material, especially \u201cCarini,\u201d which felt like one of the clearest emotional surges of the evening. By the end of the night, that early line outside Brooklyn Bowl made perfect sense. This was a crowd that showed up early because it knew there would be something worth getting close to.<\/p>\n

\n\"JohnJohn Kimock | Brooklyn Bowl\n<\/p>\n

Check out more photos<\/a> from the show<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Band: Mike Gordon Band
Venue: Brooklyn Bowl
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Date: March 26, 2026
Set One: Steps, Connected, Spanish Moon [1], Happy Friends [2], Grandpa Murray [3], Got to Be More Careful [4], Carini [5]
Set Two: Fling Your Head, You Really Got Me [6], Sad and Lonesome [7], Meat [5], Louisiana Lady [3], Crazy Sometimes, Say Something
Encore: Guilty Pleasures
Notes:
1. Little Feat
2. Greyboy All-stars
3. Xavier Lynn
4. Jon Cleary
5. Phish
6. The Kinks
7. Bob Wagner<\/p>\n

\"MikeMike Gordon Band | Brooklyn Bowl
\n\"MikeMike Gordon Band | Brooklyn Bowl
\n\"MikeMike Gordon Band | Brooklyn Bowl
\n\"MikeMike Gordon Band | Brooklyn Bowl
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