IckMusic (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
Is it really Friday already? I’ll admit that I got through the first 4 hours of my work day without even realizing what day it was. Time flies, or so they say. Now if one of you could kindly point me in the direction of where this “they” sit I’ll be on my way. Oh, this [...]
Music For Maniacs (Free subscription) | 04/21/2008
I was reading a story in the LA Times last week about a plane crash in Compton, and the photo of a witness to the crash caught my eye - what was that on his shirt? As you can see, it wasn't something suitable for a family newspaper. Good eye, Times editors! I bet that guy would like these records. I sure do. They're pure low-budget fun, thoroughly funky and danceable, and blissfully uncool - not a...
Idolator (Free subscription) | 04/18/2008
Now that I have two kids, the number of live shows I actually make it out to has diminished to nearly zero. However, this Sunday night at the Pima County Fair in Tucson is a show I just can't miss: Super Oldies Low Rider Sunday Night. The Dazz Band! Evelyn Champagne King! Al Wilson! Carl Carlton! Debbie Deb! A lowrider car show! Funnel cakes! What more could anyone ask for? Check out these...
Queerty (Free subscription) | 03/14/2008
Damn! Dazz Band really liked video games, huh? Why else would they write a song called “Joystick,” which has absolutely no innuendo. None. The boys just want to play a little Frogger or something, right?
Band Weblogs (Free subscription) | 09/14/2007
Get ready to funk it up, slow it down and smooth it out with 12"/80s Grooves. The fifth installment of the incredibly successful 12"/80s series is upon us - 12"/80s Grooves and it will not disappoint [...]
