An uptempo shuffle and a gritty guitar lead kick Black Friday into gear from the downbeat. The Low Darts ride it live. The five-piece classic rock, pop, and soul band, fronted by Colman Connolly on keys and lead vocals, filmed a cover of the Katy Lied opener that keeps all the grit of the original.
Steely Dan opened Katy Lied with pure momentum. Released in 1975, Black Friday rides a solid rock shuffle built on chunky electric piano, with Walter Becker coaxing his lead lines from an old Fender Mustang.
Push the boogie shuffle
The track never sits still. The rhythm section drives a tight shuffle that gives the song its forward lean, and the feel has to stay loose yet precise.
Drummer Sean Byington and bassist Luke Foote set that pace on stage, while Colman drives the chunky electric piano part that defines the groove. Hear how the band locks the feel across the band’s live cover library.
Deliver the gritty guitar lead
Becker’s solo on the record bites and snarls, full of bent notes and attitude rather than polish. That tone carries the song’s edge.
Jonas Brown handles those lead lines live, matching the snap of the original while Sebastian Rodriguez fills out the keys and harmonies. The whole performance reflects Colman Connolly’s musical background, where a producer’s ear meets real stage chemistry. Watch the clip above, then hear their version of a Steely Dan guitar showcase. When you want a young band that plays the classics with real teeth, book The Low Darts for your event.