Once again claiming a theory I have that New Orleans fails to breed average musicians. It's a remarkable city, with remarkable stories of triumph, pain, and hope. Listening to the artist's and their stories really shows the potential music has to overcome massive obstacles. Trombone shorty is a perfect example.
"My horn is my passport"
Check it out.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Song for the Times
"Times are hard but we'll all survive, I just got to learn to economize."
I just recently got re-aquainted with this song last night while listening the radio. I couldn't help but think about my life, and probably many of those surrounding me. Davies wrote this song in late 1978; the economy was struggling just as it is now. So, let's revisit the song. Thanks Ray Davies, for reminding us again.
I just recently got re-aquainted with this song last night while listening the radio. I couldn't help but think about my life, and probably many of those surrounding me. Davies wrote this song in late 1978; the economy was struggling just as it is now. So, let's revisit the song. Thanks Ray Davies, for reminding us again.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Keeping the Groove alive
Welcome to 1975. Curtis Mayfield is still superfly, serenading women and teaching men everywhere how to lay the mack down. George Clinton and Bootsy Collins are getting aboard the mothership, and James Brown is still sitting on the pedestal of quite possibly the grooviest man to walk the planet.
Fast forward to 2010. 10 musicians with day jobs release a new disc that rivals the hip groove that those artists greatly perfected. They’re called Kings Go Forth, and they’re from none other than the greatest city in the world; Milwaukee. These Kings have done their homework on keeping that mid-70’s colorful jam alive, and for a group comprised of mostly white middle aged dudes, Curtis, Issac, James, and George would definitely be proud. For a new modern look at some of the classic and grooviest R&B, look no further than Mil-town. Chances are Kings are batching up their own superfly brew of music.
Fast forward to 2010. 10 musicians with day jobs release a new disc that rivals the hip groove that those artists greatly perfected. They’re called Kings Go Forth, and they’re from none other than the greatest city in the world; Milwaukee. These Kings have done their homework on keeping that mid-70’s colorful jam alive, and for a group comprised of mostly white middle aged dudes, Curtis, Issac, James, and George would definitely be proud. For a new modern look at some of the classic and grooviest R&B, look no further than Mil-town. Chances are Kings are batching up their own superfly brew of music.
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