DANGEROUS RHYTHM 3

Antiblas & Whitefield Bros Aka Poets Of Rhythm Nottingham 14/6/07

All kicking off at 9pm sharp at The Polish Eagle next to the Polish Centre off Sherwood Rise

Thurs 14th JUNE

NOTTINGHAM, UK

Pre-tickets are only £10 and very limited. Please buy in advance to guarantee entry from Selectadisc, Funky Monkey, the Polish Eagle and online at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/17488

Here is the publicity blurb:

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York City, Antibalas have become renowned as one of the most astonishing and relentless live acts in the world jazz circuit today. Taking as their base the politically-driven afrobeat of Nigeria's, over four full-length albums they have developed their own hard dancefloor-heavy sound incorporating influences from throughout the 20th century's rich history of raw funk, ethno-, latin- and experimental jazz. Showcasing their relentless new album, we can safely expect to see some jaw-dropping musicianship from this 13-piece.

Many will be familiar with Germany's Poets of Rhythm, having released a mind-bending album of raw funk and psyche-infused tracks on Ninja Tune. But unless you dug deeper into the band's activites, and missed their aptly titled In the Raw LP release on Soul Fire 6 years ago, you may not know of their alter-ego The Whitefield Brothers. With drummer Muggy Whitefield (aka Max Weissenfeldt) and guitarist Jan Whitefield (aka Jan Weissenfeldt) at the core, this is their underground 8-piece raw funk project. After having seemingly disappeared off the circuit, they're back with an album out later this year on Stonesthrow subsidary Now Again. Who knows what this band will pull out of the bag, but there's no doubting that it'll be right on the cutting edge of today's world funk movement. For one, the fantastic percussionist Masaru Nishimoto will be bringing his MPC on the road... make of that what you will..!

We also have Hugo Mendez of the awesome Soundway Records spinning his exclusive tropical funk collection. For those who have seen us DJ round Nottingham in the past two years, a large amount of our Afrofunk sections are comprised of Soundway releases. They haven't put a foot wrong with their entire catalogue so far, each and every release being absolute top-quality unheard 60s and 70s stormers from the subcontinent.

Friday, May 25, 2007

Ronnie McNeir Interview

DJ Funk-O-Nots has informed me that he will be interviewing Ronnie McNeir.

Details are:

May 31th from 01;00PM till 02;00PM (LA time).

Ronnie is busy with recording on his new to be released CD.

Here are some pieces of his new material;

http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/artist_8773

Keep checking his website;

http://www.ronniemcneir.com/

Or his myspace page;

http://www.myspace.com/ronniemcneir

Yeah it's hard working , but with a soulvoice like RONNIE's it's awesome to do. to come in the mood watch this wonderful clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =ljh855t1hdk

Lee Moses Time And Place CD

At long last, cult deep soul and funk legend Lee Moses has his entire known recorded solo work reissued in its entirety on a brand new CD and limited edition vinyl.

However, it is sad to think that Lee died before receiving the world-wide recognition which the CD is now providing for his talents as a singer, guitarist and songwriter.

The collection has his hard to find early 70's album 'Time And Place' with amazing versions of 'Hey Joe' and 'California Dreaming' plus all his known solo 45's including 'I'm Sad About It' and 'I Can't Take No Chances'.

Mojo Magazine have called it 'Soul music's Holy Grail' and Record Mirror made it their reissue of the month.

It was released by Castle Music on 21 May 2007 Catalogue No: Vinyl CMFDV1522 CD CMQCD1350.

I worked on this CD project with Simon White who compiled the CD and wrote the CD notes. Unfortunately, Sanctuary Records did not have access to the masters which would appear to be long lost so the album was put together using my vinyl but nonetheless the mastering and sound quality are excellent.

I provide Simon with information for the notes which I had gleaned from various sources including an interview with Lee's sister Donia.

I will in the coming weeks put together a feature on Lee based on the information I have gathered. This will be a continuation of my research into Johnny Brantley productions and who was behind nearly all of Lee's sides.

I must say that I have been involved in many CD releases over the years but this one has given me the greatest satisfaction because I never thought we could get all together!

Message from David Sea

Had a message through from David:

I JUST WANTED TO TAKE THE TIME TO THANK ALL MY FANS AND FAMILY FOR THE SUPPORT ON MY NEW CD AND I AM OVERWELMED BY THE UK FANS OF MINE I AM GLAD THAT YOU HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN ABOUT ME AND I HOPE TO COME TO THE UK AGAIN ALSO I WANT TO GIVE A VERY SPEACIAL THANKS TO A VERY CLOSE FRIEND OF MINE ALEC YOU ALL KNOW HIM BY TEMP4LIFE I WANT TO THANK HIM FOR GETTING MY CD PLAYED ON THE INTERNET RADIO AND ALSO KEEPING UP WITH ALL THE WORK I GIVE HIM THANK YOU ALSO I WANT TO GIVE MAURICE WATTS A THANK YOU AND BOB DAVIS OF SOUL PATORL .NET HE WAS THE FIRST TO PLAY LOVE MAKES THE WORD GO AROUND AND I AM ALSO OVERWELMED WITH THE EMAILS ON MYSPACE I AM SORRY IF I HAVEN'T RESPONDED BACK I HAVE BEEN REAL BUSY TOURING AND I WILL GET TO YOU ALL AT SOME POINT WELL TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOURS TRULY DAVID SEA

Mod/Soul Nite at Whig 21/7/07

My e-mate Brian Poust is playin gthis gig in July

Soul Explosion 27/5/07

Checkout their Soul Explosion for details of the latest night.

Cotton Comes To Harlem

I was watching the above on satellite TV while eating breakfast this AM. I have seen it plenty times before and I love the street scenes even if it is not one of the best blaxploitation films. The Apollo Theatre is featured in several scenes but I had never noticed that David Ruffin was advertised as performing there in one - where's my time machine!!!

The sound track is very disappointing except for a nice cut by Melba More called "Black Enough" .

Dells Interview In Goldmine

Dells backstage at Trentham Gardens Stoke UK

You can read a new interview with The Dells in Goldmine.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Bayou Blues Revival 26/5/07

Sponsored by the Art Works Society through the auspices of the Arnaudville Chamber of Commerce.

Restore your soul on the banks of Bayou Teche and Bayou Fuselier at the Junction of HWY 93 and HWY 31.Prepare yourself for blue notes, barbecue and boogie.The Arnaudville Artworks Society, through the auspices of the Arnaudville Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring Bayou Blues Revival , a musical event designed to promote and preserve the musical heritage of Louisiana while generating funds needed to create jobs for musicians playing in Arnaudville venues throughout the coming months.

In addition this event will showcase longtime Louisiana and Chicago pianist Henry Gray. Henry Gray was born in 1925 in Kenner, LA. He grew up north of Baton Rouge in Alsen, playing spirituals on harmonica and piano. At age 16, he began playing secular music at a local juke joint.

In 1939 while visiting an aunt in Chicago, he discovered the true force of the blues. After being drafted and serving in the army in WWII, he returned to Louisiana in 1946. Within a week, he was on a journey that would take him back to the Windy City and would ultimately lead him to contribute to the development of Chicago Blues piano and later to the sound of Swamp Blues."If you've listened to blues music in the last half century, you've heard pianist Henry Gray…Gray's influence is immeasurable. His work with Howlin' Wolf and other blues giants helped create the blueprint for Chicago Blues piano and all that it would become. With Otis Span and Johnny Jones, Henry pioneered the sound of electric piano in Chicago Blues. Whenever you hear someone playing a familiar blues riff or turnaround on a piano, there is a good chance they picked it up from Henry Gray…his influence cannot be over emphasized."—David Kunian

Henry Gray was awarded the 2006 National Heritage Fellowship Award in Washington DC, the highest honor given for Folk and Traditional arts. In 1999, he received a Grammy nomination.He has garnered the respect of sophisticated blues lovers everywhere.

Headlining the Revival will be Henry Gray and the Cats. Other outstanding blues performers include:

Lil Buck Sinegal Band
Lee Tedrow Blues Band
Michael Juan Nunez Band
Marty Christian and Joe Edward
Chelsea Ellisonand
other special guests.

Soulful sounds, soul food and spirits!

Join us in Arnaudville 15 minutes north of I 10 at the Henderson Exit or 15 minutes East of I 49 at the Grand Coteau exit.

Tickets $20. Limited availability.

Call now to purchase. 337-754-7615 or 337-754-5316.

Nothing but the blues! Art Works and Arnaudville continues to support LOUISIANA CULTURE- you do the same !

Sponsored by the Art Works Society through the auspices of the Arnaudville Chamber of Commerce.

Call:

Debbie Hardy LaGrange at 337-754-7615
Andi Cornett at 337-255-6447
Kevin Murphy at 401-749-1822
or Arnaudville Chamber of Commerce at 337-754-5316 for more information and to purchase tickets.

ALSO:::: Bayou Blues Revival partyFriday, May 25,2007.CliFeaturing the Lee Tedrow Blues Band.$5 Admission. Music starts promptly at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.Indoor event * NUNU's Nightlite * Only 300 tickets will be sold.

King DavisHouse Rockers We All Make Mistakes Sometimes Verve

King Davis House Rockers We All Make Mistakes Sometimes Verve

Back on the A to Z of my collection and we have a sure fire killer for the letter K. This is the B-side of the uptempo Baby You Satisfy Me. This is a fine song from the pen of Billy Frazier who was also a great vocalist and it would be interesting to hear his vocal of this song though Richard Thomas does a fine cover.

Billy Frazier recorded the folloing 45s that I know about:-

Liberty 5547 Let Me walk You Home/Give Us back The Twist

Music World Oh Baby(Look At Me)/Is That Right

Verve 10501 Temptation/Try Me

Capitol 2717 Let's Face Reality/Stay Right Here This Morning

Capitol 2497 Baby You Satisfy Me/Take The Chain Off Your Brain

Needlepoint 901 Could This Be Love/Let One Hurt Do

A Billy Frazier & Friends had a 12" called "Billy Who?" released on Champagne and UK DJM and French Vogue in 1980 but I don't know whether it is the same guy? The track is a cult disco classic and was written by Jimmy Smith with Billy so I think this must be the jazz Billy Frazier?

The King Davis House Rockers and Billy's some of his solo 45s were recorded for his production company Frabob and I would be interested to know whether he had any other productions released?

Chuck Bernard

Chuck Bernard She's Already Married Satellite

Chuck recently got in touch with Pete Smith after seeing one of his performances on a The Beat show on Innercalm's YouTube before they "disappeared". The good news is that Chuck has recently been interviewed on the Right Track show in the UK and you can listen to the interview on the station's archives.

Hopefully, Chuck will also be interviewed in depth for a magazine article to be published later this year.

I picked out my favourite track by him "She's Already Married" which talks about on the show.

Backstreet Copenhagen 25/5/07

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