Michael McDonald Joins Thundercat At Brainfeeder’s Hollywood Bowl Showcase

To play the Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes” and Thundercat’s “Them Changes.”

September 18, 2016
Michael McDonald Joins Thundercat At Brainfeeder’s Hollywood Bowl Showcase Jerod Harris / Getty Images

Last night, Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder label hosted a showcase at Hollywood Bowl, featuring performances from FlyLo himself, Shabazz Palaces, the Gaslamp Killer, and George Clinton.

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During Thundercat's set, legendary singer-songwriter Michael McDonald joined the LA bassist on stage to perform a rendition of the Doobie Brothers' "What a Fool Believes" and Thundercat's "Them Changes." Instagram exploded with excitement for the pairing — even Kenny Loggins posted a picture with the two backstage. View fan footage of the performance below.

Watch Thundercat explain WOKE, his super-group with Flying Lotus and Shabazz Palaces.

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With #MichaelMcDonald and @thundercat_music at #Soundstage

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@Thundercat Just Brought out @MichaelMcDonald...Game Set Match lol #Brainfeeder at #HollywoodBowl

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#brainfeeder #hollywoodbowl #thundercat #michaelmcdonald #doobiebrothers #whatafoolbelieves #keepingit1979 #1979

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🌩🐱⛽️ THEM CHANGES w/ MIKEY MACDO ⛽️🐱🌩 #THUNDERCAT #BRAINFEEDERATTHEBOWL

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🌩🐱⛽️ THEM CHANGES w/ MIKEY MACDO ⛽️🐱🌩 #THUNDERCAT #BRAINFEEDERATTHEBOWL

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Michael McDonald Joins Thundercat At Brainfeeder’s Hollywood Bowl Showcase