Galactic @ the Pageant, 2/19/2010

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For the last few years, every halfway decent hippie I know has tried to convince me that Galactic, the New Orleans birthed jam/funk/rock band is the second coming of Jesus, Buddha and Timothy Leary all in one.  So it was with high expectations that I headed to the Pageant last week to see the band touring on the strength of their new album Ya-Ka-May along with openers Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. (more…)

This entry was written by Nathan Moore, posted on February 21, 2010 at 4:09 pm, filed under Live and tagged , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Light: On the South Side

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Another year, another Christmas, another shitty gift from your uncle (who knew strip clubs sold gift certificates?).  Time to upgrade and get something nice for yourself to keep your mind off the cold weather outside.  My suggestion – take a trip to the South Side of Chicago circa 1976 with Light: On the South Side, the new photography book and music compilation of the from the collectors at the Numero Group label.   (more…)

This entry was written by Nathan Moore, posted on January 4, 2010 at 11:00 am, filed under New Music and tagged , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Daptone Records – Daptone Gold (compilation)

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The fine funky fellows (and ladies) of Daptone Records are back with this 23 track compilation featuring some of their best-known tracks of the last 6 years alongside rare tracks scavenged from various 7″ singles and smaller releases.

Lee Fields and Sugarman & Co. – Stand Up

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This entry was written by Nathan Moore, posted on December 16, 2009 at 3:40 pm, filed under New Music and tagged , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.