Diving into Dumpstaphunk this morning, via their gig at the 2013 JazzFest. In case you’re coming late to the party – let the band themselves fill you in: Dumpstaphunk stands out amongst New Orleans’ best, cementing themselves as one of the funkiest bands to ever arise from the Crescent City.
– A Certain Ratio – In Session for John Peel – October 17, 1979 – BBC Radio 1 – Ending up with the week with a session from A Certain Ratio and a dose of Post-Punk-Funk. Still around, A Certain Ratio have undergone a huge number of personnel changes since
– Caravan in Concert – September 8, 1973 – BBC Radio 1 – In Concert Series Caravan to get your Thursday rolling and your August started in an orderly direction. Caravan were, along with Soft Machine and several others, key elements in what became known as the Canterbury Sound and
Can – Live at Lyon, France – January 17, 1976 – Band soundboard. One of my all-time favorite bands of all time this morning. Can were part of that initial wave of Progressive music to come out of Europe in the early 1970s. Initially raw and spontaneous, and featuring at
All-time favorites The Move this Friday morning, from a session recorded for Beat Club in Germany in 1971. Without a doubt, one of the most energetic and inventive bands coming out of the 60s who, for some strange reason, didn’t achieve the huge following in the U.S. that they did
The Charlatans (UK) in Concert at The Metro, Chicago – Feb. 21, 1991 – Perennial favorites The Charlatans (UK) this morning – in concert from The Metro in Chicago on February 21, 1991. Considered by many (including yours truly) to be one of the cornerstones of what was to become
The Afghan Whigs – Live in Milan – January 30, 1994 – RAI Radio 2 The Afghan Whigs were one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the 90s who went on to pioneer the transition of many formerly underground bands into the world of major labels and crossover success.
– Death Cab For Cutie – Live At Glastonbury 2015 – June 28, 2015 – BBC 6 Music Back to Glasto for a set by American favorites Death Cab For Cutie – recorded by BBC 6 Music on June 28th 2015. In 2015, with some 8 albums under their belt,
– Altered Images – In Concert – Oct. 17, 1981 – BBC Radio 1 – Altered Images to kick off the new week. Short-lived by most band’s standards, they attracted a lot of attention from the get-go. A boost from John Peel was a big plus. A budding acting career
Them in session at The BBC – 1964-1965 – BBC Radio 1 Two sessions from the legendary Them, featuring Van Morrison this morning, recorded in November of 1964 and June of 1965. Without question Gloria, which was a huge hit for Them, became something of an anthem for just about
