Parker Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I just discovered the Rotary Connection. Really weird, wild stuff. Not all of it works, but when it does it's something else. Minnie Riperton's solo stuff has some great songs as well. I can't find any of her solo albums on vinyl though, which surprises me somewhat. Electric Mud is such a strange, incredible album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I never took time to pay attention to Minnie's solo stuff because I thought it was all "Loving You" and cheese. And I agree Parker, not all of Rotary Connection is great but it's really good when it's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 There's a musician from NOLA called Louis Villery who was involved with a few bands. He formed this group called African Music Machine and laid down one of the funkiest NOLA tracks I've ever heard. And I found this clean 45 for super cheap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casinonightzone Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 There's a musician from NOLA called Louis Villery who was involved with a few bands. He formed this group called African Music Machine and laid down one of the funkiest NOLA tracks I've ever heard. And I found this clean 45 for super cheap: I picked up their record "Black Water Gold" at a record store in Boston based solely on the cover. SUCH a good record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapalmBrain Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 some great obscure funk, whole album has been heavily sampled. Originals are a small fortune, but it was reissued a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Yeah, that Skull Snaps record is amazing.Picked up some sealed reissues on ebay to sell and I think I'll end up keeping them. A seller had a bunch of cool shit sealed and to combine shipping I paid more than I should have for this. But it's so damn good.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5jSKl0-5AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundofsilver Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I read today about Cymande, which I'm sure a lot of us have heard of by now. They are releasing a new album in November. 1st in nearly 4 decades. These guys are widely respected. Always a go to for me. http://www.thevinylfactory.com/vinyl-factory-news/legendary-funk-band-cymande-to-release-their-first-album-in-four-decades/ Oldies, but goodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdz68 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 some great obscure funk, whole album has been heavily sampled. Originals are a small fortune, but it was reissued a few years back. Awesome! Just trying to track a 2lp version down now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundofsilver Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I just read Kevin Parker of Tame Impala fame might be sued by Samm Culley, whom is a member of Skull Snaps, for not clearing a drum sample. Parker says he made his own beat, for the song "Eventually" http://pitchfork.com/news/60872-tame-impala-threatened-with-lawsuit-over-eventually/ Thanks for bringing Skull Snaps up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowBearToe Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Probably my favorite blues album: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005AY04?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 B.B. King - Live at the Regal - $19.99 I watched this for 6 months sit at $32, then drop to 20 but said they didn't know if they were getting anymore. Now there's a release date of September 18. Definitely worth grabbing! lexicondevil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Probably my favorite blues album: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005AY04?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 B.B. King - Live at the Regal - $19.99 I watched this for 6 months sit at $32, then drop to 20 but said they didn't know if they were getting anymore. Now there's a release date of September 18. Definitely worth grabbing! Great record. I think $32 was a little insane considering it's not that hard to find. I would still need more info on the quality of the pressing even at $19.99. I'm wondering what their source was for this? Some people seem to think 180 gram is automatically better than anything else. This really does have all of his best songs and is a great recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdz68 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Just got tickets to see C.W. Stoneking in May. His album Gon' Boogaloo is one of my favorites of 2014. Everybody who is into old time spooky hokum bluesy & jazzy stuff should check this out. Really really great! His previous album Jungle Blues is an absolute masterpiece!! Now the question.....where do I find these for a decent price...been trying to track down since u posted. Apparently his pressing for euro has been delayed due to pressing issues....Guess I'll wait for us release but hot damn I would love to get all three of these without paying thru my nose. Thanks for the share. .definitely love this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamfletty Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Now the question.....where do I find these for a decent price...been trying to track down since u posted. Apparently his pressing for euro has been delayed due to pressing issues.... Guess I'll wait for us release but hot damn I would love to get all three of these without paying thru my nose. Thanks for the share. .definitely love this I only have Jungle Blues on vinyl. I talked to him after the show he did in Belgium, asking about the Boogaloo vinyl. He said there were problems with every test pressing he got. I think he spent an hour and a half signing stuff and talking to people, right after the show. He signed me a poster which is pretty cool. It's the one below, but the European version. Here's some posts he made on facebook, about the vinyl problems: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdz68 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Ya thanks...I figured it was an issue with the plating but jeeeeez that is a nitemare! I found copies of the other albums in Australia but the shipping on each was insane....guess I will listen to the streams in the meantime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Going through 45's to unload, found I got this NOLA soul/funk/disco gem for $10. Check how it's becoming more sought after:http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=unit+band+45&thumbs=&currsel=&sortord=ddate&x=0&y=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Forgot I bought this a while ago. I want to start DJing just so I can play this every night. lexicondevil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Also, I finally got a holy grail of mine. And the wonderful guys at the record store let me use store credit to buy this pricey item. Written and produced by none other than NOLA's own Eddie Bo: lexicondevil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Also, I finally got a holy grail of mine. And the wonderful guys at the record store let me use store credit to buy this pricey item. Written and produced by none other than NOLA's own Eddie Bo: Nice. This is the one I would play if I were doing a DJ thing. I used to play every now and then for a while. I'd mostly play 60's-70's rare groove. This is one I would always play. Everyone's ass would be shaking. somethingvinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Another ass shaker that would have people dancing and laughing. I have a 45 box filled with stuff that would allow me to walk into a DJ situation and funk shit up at a moment's notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Having a second TT and a mixer, that's what I need to start wrecking it. Lexi, did you like the Paul Humphrey? Why wouldn't you spin it? Too slow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Having a second TT and a mixer, that's what I need to start wrecking it. Lexi, did you like the Paul Humphrey? Why wouldn't you spin it? Too slow? Oh yeah, I would play it. It is on the slower side, so I would use it as a builder. I like getting people on the floor with something they know like "Atomic Dog" and then dropping some funkyass rare jam that they don't know, but they are already groovin' and keep dancing. My group of record collector/amateur DJ friends could be snobby about only playing obscure funk and soul. I'd have no problem busting out a popular song if it got the crowd moving. I was playing at one club and dropped a Prince song and had the crowd all going, "Woo woo!" and my friends called me a "whore". All I know is after that I still had them dancing to "Funkiest Man Alive". Haven't done that in a long time. somethingvinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I think part of the challenge among the people I know is to play the deepest cuts. I think wherever I end up, I'll put on a NOLA only night. Most of that stuff is only known to record-heads and people who are particularly interested in that sound. lexicondevil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Picked up this latter Etta James smoker a couple weeks back for $5: RowBearToe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Nice. I wish I made more of an effort to see her live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Bumping this for somethingvinyl. I need to get out to the swapmeet this summer to try and find me some rare, original soul gems. I just found out that there is a picture cover edition of "Foxy Girls in Oakland" by Rodger Collins. Now, my regular copy isn't good enough and I want that one, too! somethingvinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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