TJ Kong go balkan in their Random Tea Sessions performance of “Dynamite”

Bluesy roadhouse rock band TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb was featured in the Random Tea Sessions series today with a performance of “Dynamite,” backed by Balkan ensemble The Only Band in Illyria.

The video was recorded outdoors, with the band surrounded by brick walls and Christmas lights. Singer Dan Bruskewicz’s voice maintains the whiskey-soaked rasp that’s become characteristic of Kong, and the arrangements Only Band in Illyria add a tender edge to the song.

The video comes in anticipation of TJ Kong’s EP, Kong, due out this Friday April 18. Their EP release party is happening the same night at Johnny Brenda’s, and T.J. Kong will be joined by Ali Wadsworth and Pine Barons. Find tickets and info for the EP release show here. Watch the video from the Random Tea Sessions recording below.