Soulfire at First Take: The All’s Eye Lights Up ‘Saturday Sessions’

The All’s Eye brings something extraordinary through their two-track EP ‘Saturday Sessions’ which successfully exhibits the enchantment of live improvisation alongside their strong musical connection. Ari Joshua’s guitar wizardry combines with Ben Atkind’s tight drumming and Kris Yunker’s soulful organ work to create a raw, real release which captures the music in-the-moment. The recording process was completed in a single take at Barbershop Studios during Emmy-winning producer Matt Rifino’s ‘Saturday Sessions’ series which captures the unique combination of musical connection and shared energy that manifests as warmth and grit. The recording represents both a musical and performative masterpiece preserved on tape and film.

The track “Gramama” opens with its gospel-infused electric bluegrass rhythm which captures your attention instantly. Joshua penned this track as a heartfelt tribute to his late grandmother. The emotional depth emerges through both the lyrics and the soulful guitar phrasing together with the rhythm’s gentle yet confident sway. Each musical note demonstrates deep respect. The song “Say What You Wanna Say” provides an entirely different atmosphere. This track was first composed for another session but now features an intense mix of psychedelic rock elements and jazz-inspired breaks. Atkind and Yunker allow the track to expand and transform with colorful bursts. The track demonstrates its boldness by taking risks that create a distinct edge which stands in beautiful contrast to the warm foundation established by “Gramama”.

The anticipation builds because even better things are yet to come. Ari Joshua is set to release two more songs later this Spring, featuring legendary musicians John Medeski and Billy Martin. Meanwhile, Ben Atkind and Kris Yunker—both formerly of the jam-rock sensation GOOSE—remain active in projects such as Elephant Proof, Bearly Dead, and Club d’Elf, earning growing attention across the live music scene. The All’s Eye marked their new release through live performances on April 11 at Umbra in Brooklyn and April 12 at Park City Music Hall in Bridgeport. These musicians remain extremely active, with 18 performances scheduled across their various projects in April:

April Tour Dates:

The All’s Eye

• Apr 11 – Umbra – Brooklyn, NY w/ Blahsum
• Apr 12 – Park City Music Hall – Bridgeport, CT w/ Kung Fu

The Ari Joshua Band – Phish After-Parties

• Apr 18 – Queen Anne Beer Hall – Seattle, WA
• Apr 19 – Queen Anne Beer Hall – Seattle, WA

Ben Atkind

• Apr 15 – HiFi – Indianapolis, IN
• Apr 16 – Barrelhouse Ballroom – Chattanooga, TN
• Apr 17 – Asheville Music Hall – Asheville, NC
• Apr 18 – Jefferson Theater – Charlottesville, VA
• Apr 20 – The Cut Live – Gloucester, MA – DJ Logic and Friends
• Apr 26 – Flying Monkey – Plymouth, NH – with Club d’Elf

Kris Yunker with Bearly Dead

• Apr 4 – Lark Hall – Albany, NY
• Apr 5 – [Venue not specified] – Boston, MA
• Apr 19 – Valley Craft Ales – Wilmington, VT
• Apr 20 – Colony – Woodstock, NY
• Apr 25 – BNH Stage – Concord, NH
• Apr 26 – Vinegar Hill Theatre – Arundel, ME
• Apr 30 – Main Line Brewery – Richmond, VA

Listening to the EP or experiencing the performances live reveals the essence of Saturday Sessions as more than just music—it showcases authentic live performance dynamics created by mutual trust among musicians and the spontaneous direction of their performances.

Production Credits:

• Guitar – Ari Joshua
• Drums – Ben Atkind
• Organ/Keys – Kris Yunker
• Producer / Mixing / Mastering – Matt Rifino
• Recording Studio – Barbershop Studios
• Artwork – Ari Joshua

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