What I call electrofunk was hip-hop dance music created in the early 80’s, reflecting and using the first generation of affordable computers to help make this modern sounding music.

In 2013 the most popular music of the moment is called … Read the rest

The Early Years – Classic Freekbass

2013-02-072016-07-06 ezzy

Is 14 years long enough for a song to be called a classic? When you drop some true Ohio funk, sure why not.

Check out this non-LP release from Cinci’s Freekbass and Bootsy, doing the 2YK:

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Slow Funkin With 2MERICA

2013-02-052016-03-10 ezzy

New youtube offering for an old 2MERICA jam off the 1st album:

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The Curious Case of W. Axl Rose

2013-02-022019-12-16 ezzy

It’s been 4 1/2 years, seemingly the right time to revisit something you might have dismissed, you know, 4 1/2 years ago. I dismissed this Axl Rose character, thinking for some unspecified reason that he was no longer the powerfully-voiced … Read the rest

Hot Fun In The Caribbean Summertime – Live Graham Central Station

2013-02-012016-01-10 ezzy

February 1st, middle of winter, Ohio USA. Need warmth….

Pt 1 of a great set from?Larry, Cynthia, and the rest of GCS from the Sinbad Summer Jam series, one of the finest collections of rare live funk around.

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Stevie Makes The World Go Round – Live Stevie Wonder Cover

2013-01-302016-10-28 ezzy

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O-H-I-O: The Land of Sugar

2013-01-292015-08-13 ezzy

Great radio show on OP featuring an interview with Sugar:

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A Legend Passes – Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner, Guitarist & Sanger for Ohio Players, 69

2013-01-282016-01-25 ezzy

We have lost an underrated musical genius, the voice of a generation, the creator of a new singing style, and an influence to countless other musicians (perhaps most notably Prince)…. Mr. Leroy Bonner, better known as Sugarfoot or just … Read the rest

Smokin’ Blues with Albert King Live 1970

2013-01-232015-09-23 ezzy

Great stuff from a legend:

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A Message To You – The Specials Live in the 21st Century

2013-01-212016-10-27 ezzy

How cool, The Specials are back! ?What a great record these dudes put out, all time classic.

The Specials – A Message To You, Rudy (Jimmy… by HightowerAndJones

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No Lip Pt II – Thank you / Sly & the Family Stone LIVE!

2013-01-202016-03-10 ezzy

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The Mothership Lands in Erotic City – P-Funk Cover a Classic

2013-01-192016-04-05 ezzy

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1, 2, 3, 4 Cmon’ Yall Whatchu Waitin For?

2013-01-182020-04-22 ezzy

One of my favorite producers takes on a classic and I kinda dig it, let it roll for a bit and it warms up nice. Fight the ADHD and let it roll for a few. This is Automator! Messing with … Read the rest