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Quick Facts About City Blog

• Formation and style: GKCB blends soul, pop, jazz, and rock into a sophisticated fusion, with influences ranging from Steely Dan to John Scofield and Pat Metheny. (Official bio; Wikipedia overview) ([gideonkingcityblog.com](https://www.gideonkingcityblog.com/))
• Debut and reception: City Blog (2015) received strong critical praise, including being called a “musical genius” by Huffington Post. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gideon_King_%26_City_Blog))
• Notable collaboration: Upscale Madhouse (2018) features guests such as John Scofield, Grace Weber, Marc Broussard, and James Genus. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gideon_King_%26_City_Blog))
• Subsequent releases: Love Knot (2020) EP and Splinters (2023) EP mark continued evolution in lush arrangements and funk-driven tones. ([gideonkingcityblog.com](https://www.gideonkingcityblog.com/))
• 2025 singles: The Thrill Is Gone (April 2025) was released as the first single from GKCB’s planned covers project. ([gideonkingcityblog.com](https://www.gideonkingcityblog.com/))
• 2025 tour activity: Per Bandsintown and venue listings, GKCB played Blue Note NYC (early 2025), Washington, DC’s 9:30 Club (March 2025), Brooklyn Bowl (April 12, 2025), and a Times Square TSQ Live date in July 2025. ([bandsintown.com](https://www.bandsintown.com/a/12531952-gideon-king-and-city-blog))