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Behind The Scenes – Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley
Great german documentary following Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley around NY:
… Read the restIn Time – Sly
What’s Wrong With The Music Biz? Cody ChesnuTT Edition
Here’s a glimpse into the current state of the US music business – this guy gets no radio airplay and no mainstream attention, even when pushing an amazing new record. Damn shame.
Urban radio where are you? Rock radio where … Read the rest
Funk Revival Years
By 1995 the funk revival had grown strong enough that George had the P on a major label again, and some unknown white boys playing funk were actually signed and touring.
I saw these dudes in a small club round … Read the rest
Bobby Blue Bland Passes On, R.I.P
One of my favorites – always high quality soul. What an amazing voice this man had, and plenty of hits. Here’s just one.
Bobby Blue Bland – Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City (1974) – HQ from … Read the rest
No Lip Pt III – Summer Breeze by The Isley’s – Live
Luckily not everyone lip-synced on Soul Train.
TV studios aren’t the best for live sound but ya know, work with whatcha got!… Read the rest
Foley For Senate
Love this guy, great musician, great talent, does his own thing his way.
Don’t sleep on Foley, he might be one of the most underrated players out there.
Foley can play practically anything .
He has gobs of game when … Read the rest
Try A Little Love
Great singer, great band, great guitar player, great song, great drama behind the scenes…. it’s Ike and Tina with original classic footage:
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Then This Happened
1974 – Electronic Music was born. Music without music, or Moving without moving.
Like driving in a car on a highway.
Take a trip with the first masters of synthesized soul Kraftwerk.
What Kind of Cool Will We Think Of Next
Best funk soul rhythm blues rock record out this year:
Landing On A Hundred
by Cody ChesnuTT
It was worth waiting 10 years for the follow-up to The Headphone Masterpiece. This one was definitely not made in Cody’s bedroom. Great … Read the rest
Heal My Body, My Mind, My Soul In No Landfill
Amazing new record out – get it now. I bought mine from HDTracks so I could get the higher quality.
Cody ChesnuTT – Landing On A Hundred. Seek it out, spend some money, and remember what classic albums feel like.… Read the rest
56 Years of Frenzy – Screamin Jay Hawkins
Going all the way back to 1957, it’s Cleveland’s Rock Ambassador Screamin’ Jay Hawkins with “Frenzy”:
… Read the rest2000 Brain Cells To Go – Classic Basehead
The Whole World Is Turning – Live Minnie Ripperton
Won’t Somebody Please Give Me Peace of Mind – Al Kooper & Shuggie Otis
Great rare cut by Al Kooper and a teenage Shuggie Otis from 1969:
… Read the restI’m A Player, You’re A Player
Got Hot Wax and It’s Cookin’ On The Griddle – Live Spearhead
In the radio studio with Michael Franti & Spearhead 1994-ish:
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