On this special edition of Something Else Reviews’ One Track Mind, we hand the reins over to Allen Toussaint, who will be inducted on May 9, 2012 into the Blues Hall of Fame. He takes us inside his collaborative relationship with happy-go-lucky hitmaker Lee Dorsey, talks about his Grammy-nominated jazz-themed project with Joe Henry, and frames Dr. John’s legacy as [...]

Time to get your rocky n’ funky-soulful Gladrags on Brothers & Sisters, as Session #6 rolls on by non-stop … Stay-Up! THE METERS – Cardova MARVIN GAYE – T Plays It Cool LES MCCANN – North Carolina SERGE GAINSBOURG – … Continue reading →

Time to get your rocky n’ funky-soulful Gladrags on Brothers & Sisters, as Session #6 rolls on by non-stop … Stay-Up! THE METERS – Cardova MARVIN GAYE – T Plays It Cool LES MCCANN – North Carolina SERGE GAINSBOURG – … Continue reading →

photo: Jerry Moran NOLA funk quintet Papa Grows Funk have been playing their jazz tinged songs all over the globe. Their latest album Needle in the Groove has all the trappings of classic funk and then some. The rhythm section goes deep and dirty, with a nasty sax and a warm Hammond B3 alternating as the lead instrument. Produced by the legendary Allen Toussaint and Tom Drummond (Better Than Ezra) this album will be the life of every party. Closet disco lovers will appreciate Planet of Love & Hate while funk purists will dig Red Spark , Rollo and Do U Want ...

Filed under: Exclusive , New Music , Q + A AFP Born in London and raised in New York by a socialite mother and stepfather who played in Foreigner , Ronson">Mark Ronson 's various early career highlights include modeling for Tommy Hilfiger, forging a somewhat regrettable lane as downtown New York's first celebrity DJ, an engagement with Quincy Jones ' daughter, actress Rashida Jones and production work for Ol' Dirty Bastard and Ghostface Killah . Ronson is probably best known, however, for his achievements across the pond, where he made pivotal contributions to the careers of British singers Amy Winehouse , Lily Allen , Estelle and ...

Anyone would think it’s the writer’s birthday or summin..’ Let the BIG TIME party continue … S.O.U.L. – Get Ready MANDRILL – Mandrill MANDRILL – Funky Monkey THE METERS – Stretch Your Rubber Band THE JACKSON SISTERS – I Believe … Continue reading →

Anyone would think it’s the writer’s birthday or summin..’ Let the BIG TIME party continue … S.O.U.L. – Get Ready MANDRILL – Mandrill MANDRILL – Funky Monkey THE METERS – Stretch Your Rubber Band THE JACKSON SISTERS – I Believe … Continue reading →

War On Drugs">The War On Drugs – Best Night Cloud Nothings – Seperation Jay Electornica Ft. J.Cole and Talib Kweli – Just Begun Teebs – Anchor Stream Mexicans With Guns – Restart The Meters – Hand Clapping Song Brian Eno – Deep Blue Day Daedalus Ft. Kelela mi – In Tatters Donovan – Hurdy Gurdy Man DOOM [...]

Chicago soul funk band Lubriphonic calls it quits. They are giving away their latest studio album The Gig Is On as a thank you to their fans: After 10 long years the band has decided to call it quits. They played coast to coast 200 plus shows a year for the last four of them. Music festivals like Telluride Blues & Brews, Chicago Blues Festival, New Orleans Jazz Festival afterparties, All Good and so many others. So happy to give away this final release as a thank you to all who bought tickets to shows and supported the music. Giles Corey ...

Assemble a crack team of soul musicians at Muscle Shoals studios and what do you get? That's right – a soft rock classic Here's a soft rock classic with a country flavour from the 1972 album by American brothers Steve and Tim Smith, joined by Wayne Perkins. It's perhaps not the genre you'd have expected given their backgrounds. Steve Smith had played on some of the classic southern soul tracks recorded by the likes of Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers and Wilson Pickett at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Birmingham, Alabama. Arthur Alexander and Ben Atkins ...

Marc Millman was on hand for Soulive’s exceptional Bowlive 3 run at Brooklyn Bowl and put together a list of ten “lessons” he learned from the run. Here’s his take, photos and videos… 1. Soulive are a super-talented and versatile band. Over the course of ten nights, Eric Krasno and Alan & Neal Evans played with everyone from famous jazz guitar players (John Scofield) to funky horn players (Karl Denson) to great R&B; singers (Ledisi) and a legendary Funk bass player (George Porter Jr.). And they were great with all of them. I will admit to never being a huge fan of instrumental only bands. I am always happiest when singers get involved for at least some part of each ...

Over a chequered career history that stems from 1967, right through to their break-up in 1977 due to arguments regarding the way the name of the band was used. A reunion of sorts in 1989 soon followed a renaming of … Continue reading →

Over a chequered career history that stems from 1967, right through to their break-up in 1977 due to arguments regarding the way the name of the band was used. A reunion of sorts in 1989 soon followed a renaming of … Continue reading →

It may seem like Soulive’s ten-show Bowlive III residency at Brooklyn Bowl has just started, but we’re nearing the finish line. Last night marked the ninth guest-filled performance for the trio, who welcomed bassist George Porter Jr., Nigel Hall, guitarist Mark Whitfield, vocalist Ledisi, pianist Eldar and The Bowlive Horns to share the stage with them before the show let out. Hall and Alecia Chakour opened the action-packed evening, with HT contributor Wyllys spinning between and after each set. [All Photos by  Phrazz ] The NYC-based band kept a Bowlive III tradition going by starting the show sans guests ...

New Orleans’ Howlin’ Wolf will host the 10th Annual Bayou Rendezvous on Friday, May 4. The annual, all-star event has hosted members of Widespread Panic, The Meters, Dumpstaphunk, ARU and many others ov...