Mike Gordon Joins Robert Walter’s 20th Congress and Barika in Burlington

  On Wednesday night, Burlington venue Higher Ground hosted a show featuring sets from keyboardist Robert Walter's 20th Congress band and West African-influenced outfit Barika, and Phish bassist Mike Gordon, a Burlington local, sat in with both acts throughout the night, along with other special guests. First up were Barika, who have been playing with Dopapod guitarist Rob Compa lately including last night's performance. The group is led by percussionist Craig Myers, who also plays in Gordon's solo band. The bassist, along with Walter and drummer John Kimock (both also in Gordon's band) joined the opening group for "Angatta," which has also made appearances in Gordon's shows. Barika also welcomed vocalist Daby Toure earlier in the evening. Next came a headlining set from Walter and 20th Congress, whose lineup last night featured Kimock, guitarist Scott Metzger and bassist Marc Friedman of The Slip. Gordon joined the collective near the midway point of their performance on "Don't Chin the Dog" off Walter's 2013 album Get Thy Bearings, another tune that's made its way into the Mike Gordon Band repertoire. Below, watch video of Gordon's guest spot with Walter and company, along with Barika's set.