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My review for Terminal West is simple – go there, you’ll have a great time. Here’s the link to their show schedule: http://www.terminalwestatl.com/ And, here’s the review I originally posted on Facebook and recently updated: 5 ·Starts My all-time favorite venue. The people who run it — magnificent crew that make everyone feel at home. I’m proud of them and to have them as friends. The music – unbelievable as I’ve seen bands there for the first time or discovered new ones that are now my favorites including Snarky Puppy, Jungle, Lotus, The New Mastersounds, Karl Denison, The Motet, TeaContinue Reading

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The New Mastersounds went to Nashville to record some of their classics live right to vinyl thus creating an album that has the groove and feel of one of their live shows.  For those of us who listen to digital music, we had to wait 6 months digital version of the album and, man it was worth it. Each of NMS members have virtuoso skills so putting them together melds intricate melodies with driving backbeats.  The album showcases both their collective, interactive teamwork but also their exceptional solo skills.  It’s a combination that’s hard to match. I’ll be adding trackContinue Reading

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Can’t wait to see two of my favorite funk bands together at Terminal West on December 15. This is an appetizer of things to come — from The New Mastersounds album Breaks from the Border, Turkuaz take “On the Border.”Continue Reading

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Earphunk took over Terminal West on Thursday night and delivered a high powered non-stop, booty shaking, earth quaking, sonic boom of a performance.  The five piece progressive funk out of New Orleans mixes deep fonky bass lines with extra terrestrial synth and guitar work. Paul Provosty delivers some mind altering guitar licks that sound like other instruments altogether.  Mark Hempe had the crowd begging for more on the catchy Sweet Nasty and especilly Phine.  The two Michaels on the drum/bass break were exceptionally tight.   I mentioned to Michael Comeaux (in photo with me from TWest show in the spring, thatContinue Reading

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Nice review of a great bar and venue from Creative Loafing. Kevin Scott, THE ATL bassist, hosts a regular Tuesday night jam. Creative Loafing Review Elliott Street websiteContinue Reading

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Had the pleasure of seeing Dank perform at Smith’s Olde Bar last night and the band took me and the rest of the crowd on an aural orbit that kept the beat pumping and the heartbeats thumping. Overall set was great interspersed with Dank tunes and then accompanied by Zale on lead vocals (covered in a separate post).  Dank has some very catchy vibes on their own but coupled with Zale there was definitely an explosive energy. In addition, solos by Matt and Josh were both program highlights for me. Not sure at this point exactly how to classify Dank’s musicContinue Reading

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Finally made it to see my buddy, Jake Keeble and his band Hedonistas open up at Smith’s Olde Bar this past Saturday.  Getting there early was worth it to catch this short but energetic set.  Jake is the frontman singer, doubling on guitar and keys, and has a great voice to boot. Each member took a turn on solos and I especially enjoyed the high pulse axe work by Pete and Max and the interplay with Jake.  My favorite tune was a funky boogie with Jake on keys, which I believe was either Spanish Lava Lamp or Lucky Buddha (Jake,Continue Reading