Robert Randolph and The Family Band

His talent is unquestionably remarkable – calling the Jersey native the Jimi Hendrix of his stationary instrument, as critics so often have, may be misguided, but the intention of such over-the-top praise isn’t misplaced.

In support of their latest release, Lickety Split, Randolph and his band mixed up their tight set with plenty of new songs, a couple old and some choice covers.

Brooklyn Bowl plays host to multiple nights of feel good performances as the venue seems to mesh perfectly with the artists on stage.

The group decided to host a residency from Tuesday until Saturday, taking Thursday off for the obvious turkey obligations.

The band is has built quite the reputation for high-energy danceable uplifting concerts during their relatively short career.

Then there are shows where the music is the soundtrack to a party as the crowd becomes a communal throbbing organism.

There are a couple of good reasons Robert Randolph has been compared to the "Jimi Hendrix" of the pedal steel guitar.; One is his uncanny ability to bend and hold notes, making them cry for mercy.; Another is that he gets the instrument out of its own comfort zone – meaning, he doesn’t keep the guitar stand u