Brassy funk band Lucky Chops started in 2006, playing in subways. They became known for covering popular songs like “Hello” by Adele, the video of which went viral. Their covers manage to convey every instrument used in the original, even the vocals, with only brass instruments and percussion, adding a new flavor to the songs. … Continue reading
– “When there’s 15-20 performance artists together in one space, you know shit’s going to get buck wild.” – Larry Rodriguez, aka DJ Larry of the Press Club’s Sunday Dance Party, aka church, and this month’s What I’m Listening To playlist curator, was that dude with a boombox in high school. He grew up in Del … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day was just over a week ago and while most folks were busy with a typical romantic night out, a small crowd of friends and lovers gathered at Sol Collective to catch an amazing concert and much better alternative Despite a chilly night, the heat was turned up by stellar performances that transported most … Continue reading
Photos courtesy of Mickey Martin Oh the 1970’s; A decade full of disco, roller skates and polyester suits. A period of time that also birthed all that is funk. Blending soul, jazz and rhythm to create a unique groovy sound, funk music took off with legendary artists such as James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and The … Continue reading
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