2019-02-04

The White Blinds formed in December 2015 and started started doing a monthly at a small Cuban restaurant called Mambos Cafe in Glendale CA, owned by a friend Michael Duffy, the band’s drummer. According to Duffy, “We started with a slew of covers until we found our sound as a trio. From the monthly we started to play around LA, SF and San Diego, opening for bands like Jungle Fire, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and Matador Soul Sounds.
He continued, “In February of 2018 we walked into Rich Uncle Studios in Venice CA and recorded “Get To Steppin” all live on the floor no click, no headphones and no overdubs. We went straight to tape for that old school sound.” Very cool and they’ve been rewarded by being been featured on some top records lists of 2018 including The Nostalgia King and Flea Market Funk.
Emerging from the tight-knit Los Angeles Funk and Soul community, The White Blinds are one of the newest true Organ Trios to carry the torch of instrumental music in the city of Angels. The White Blinds pay homage to the classic soul jazz sound of the 60’s and 70’s with a splash of New Orleans groove and Afro-Funk overtones. For lovers of Dr. Lonnie Smith, Charles Earland, and The City Champs, this trio led by drummer and percussionist Michael Duffy (Jungle Fire, Ozomatli), with Organist Carey Frank (Tedeschi Trucks), and Guitarist Matt Hornbeck, have come together to form a tight and soulful ensemble, filtered though the lens that is uniquely Los Angeles. Their forthcoming debut LP “Get To Steppin” is out now on Southern California’s premier Soul, Jazz, and Funk vinyl record label, F-Spot Records. The album features ten songs consisting of nine originals and one take on the classic tune “Blue Juice” by Jimmy McGriff.
Here’s our take on this recently released (September 2018) album from this band comprised of some heavyweight industry veterans –
For more info on this album or The White Blinds click here. Since the record dropped in September of 2018th the band has been playing out more and will being do more dates in 2019. First up is the Do It Ourselves Fest in Santa Cruz, opening for The Mattson 2 in April. They also plan to do a monthly at The famous Boom Boom Room in San Francisco. Beyond this The White Blinds have three 45’s slated for release over 2019 in a series they are calling their Homage set. Duffy says “Each “A” side will pay tribute to one of our influences and the B will be new original music. First one to drop is in May on LA own F-Spot Records.” FunkCity.net looks forward to hearing each release!
Michael Duffy, drums (Jungle Fire, Ozomatli)
Matt Hornbeck, guitar
Carey Frank, Hammond organ (Tedeschi Trucks)
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