TAUK has been painting with sound for nearly a decade now, pushing boundaries and reinventing themselves every chance they get. Founded by Dolan, Jalbert, and Carter, who began playing together as middle schoolers on Long Island, the band landed on its present incarnation in 2012, when college pal Teel joined full time.

Since then, the quartet has gone on to tour with the likes of Umphrey’s McGee, Widespread Panic, and Lettuce, landed festival slots everywhere from Bonnaroo to Electric Forest, racked up millions of streams across platforms, and garnered extensive critical praise with a series of widely lauded studio and live albums. The Washington Post hailed the band’s music as “a hard-charging, often melodic fusion that—thanks to a penchant for improv—offers limitless possibilities,” while Keyboard Magazine declared that their sound “doesn’t adhere to a single genre but, instead, creates its own,” and Relix dubbed them “an incredibly impressive ensemble of talent.

UNIVERSE PEOPLES 'uP' — Garrett Morris [drums, vocals], Nathan Reinert [guitar, vocals], Paul Hiller [bass, vocals], and Matt Schrenk [keys, vocals]. Steadily gaining ascent, elevating and de-elevating levels of consciousness with proper use of thrusters—just right, dipping through the Universe, altering timing, ever-developing and already here, and there, from beyond-and-in time and space we are 'uP.'

Influenced by: jam, jazz, rock, prog, disco, hip hop, Afro-Cuban, classical, reggae, blues and more — UNIVERSE PEOPLES merge musical boundaries using improvisation to help bend time and create a totally unique experience for listeners.

Birthed & Blessed from an amazing amount of interest and support from our Audience, we couldn’t be more thankful. We started playing together in early ’21 and weren’t expecting a whole lot initially out of the gates, but then something rather unexpected happened; literally, 'Lots of Peoples' started showing uP. And, such Amazing Peoples they were and continue to be!

We have a lot of Love for all of the members in the Peoples’ Community — and don’t take it for granted - that none of this could be done without you. So fortunate we are, and so excited to see what the future will bring for us and our Amazing Peoples onward and uPward!

Age Requirement

All shows at The Venice West are 21+ only, unless otherwise stated. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests who cannot provide proof of age will not be admitted and no refunds will be issued.

Parking

Please note that residential/street parking is the only parking available near the venue. We strongly encourage rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) for a safe and convenient experience.

Accessibility (ADA)

We strive to make The Venice West welcoming and accessible to all guests. If you or someone in your party requires ADA seating or other special accommodations, please reach out to us in advance at info@venicemusicgroup.com so we can best prepare for your needs.

Ticket Policy

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. 

In the event of a cancellation without a rescheduled date, a full refund will be automatically issued to the original form of payment.

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to this policy. Please double-check the event title, time, and location before completing your purchase.

For questions, contact us at info@venicemusicgroup.com.

We look forward to hosting you at The Venice West—thank you for supporting live entertainment and our artists!