In what has become an Atlanta tradition, Kevin Scott continues to expand and outdo himself each year with his “Funky Christmas” spectacular. Originally started as part of ATL Collective’s series of classic album productions and focused on the “James Brown Funky Christmas” album, this 5th year event has grown inContinue Reading
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong sold out Variety Playhouse for 2 nights, November 2 & 3. The shows were part of the Red Hot Sgt. Peppers Halloween run and were super fun. Here’s the first and second set videos from the second night. Continue Reading
Bill Laurance, keyboard/pianist virtuoso, of Snarky Puppy fame recently performed a short concert series with the world famous WDR Big Band. The band was conducted by Bob Mintzer (saxophonist from The Yellowjackets) and the result was an extraordinary brilliant performance by all concerned. Previously Bill has toured not only withContinue Reading
Our point blank view is that Kamasi Washington is the most engaging, inspirational, spiritual and talented saxophonist of the last 50 years! Yes, we have other favorites but Kamasi is the man with the message. Flat out, his shows are not to be missed and are truly experiential, from theContinue Reading
Super funky, high energy (of course), brass house band Too Many Zooz had the Amphitheatre Stage thumping at Hulaween 2018! Here’s the full set for your viewing pleasure! Continue Reading
This review combines my takes on the album and the songs along with insights and comments from my interview with Jordan Linit, co-founder and guitarist conducted on October 24, 2018. Analog Son, a not brand new funk band out of Denver founded by Josh Fairman (bass, also with Sunsquabi) and Jordan LinitContinue Reading
What kind of mix is this? It’s some great new releases from Bokanté, Jungle, and Rubblebucket, some great shows we’ve been to including Moon Hooch, Dumpstaphunk and Bumpin’ the Mango, and some cool classics. 1. Jungle – Beat 54 (All Good Now) – For Ever Jungle is kind of anContinue Reading
Bokanté’s second album “What Heat” is a musical masterpiece in so many ways. It’s one of those albums that you think “they don’t make them like this anymore” but of course “they” do, if the they are Michael League, Metropole Orkest, or Snarky Puppy. I officially nominate this album forContinue Reading
Some great stuff this week featuring Spafford following their dynamite show at Terminal West’s Big Bang Block Party, Turkuaz from their new album Life in the City released last week, and Mark Lettieri (guitarist for Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers) from his Spark & Echo solo album. In the EyesContinue Reading
Chachuba, a four piece jamtronica band out of Chicago, released their new album “Lost the Mountain” September 4th and I was so blown away I just had to write down my thoughts. I have not seen this band live yet but plan to hit 3-5 shows as they come throughContinue Reading