I don't know if the correct term is "blessed," "graced," or "honored," but I felt all of the above when guest DJ Wyndham's funky mix landed in my inbox this month. I can think of no more fitting of a mix in light of Don Cornelius' recent passing. I know you all got soul, so be sure to enjoy these Super Low Prices. February 2012 Mix - "Super Low Prices" guest mix by DJ Wyndham 01 Paul Nero - This Is Soul (1970) [...]
Launching a new column is somewhat daunting, as there's usually a lot to explain. But an editor of mine once told me to just dispense with the disclaimers and jump right in. The readers will figure it out, he felt. And besides, plotting out all the thinking that went into the thing is somewhat presumptuous isn't it? After all, you haven't written shit yet, so laying out a bunch of crap that may or may not come to fruition is like showing people the boxes of parts you've ordered for the rusting hulk in the garage. Just shut up and [...]
Launching a new column is somewhat daunting, as there's usually a lot to explain. But an editor of mine once told me to just dispense with the disclaimers and jump right in. The readers will figure it out, he felt. And besides, plotting out all the thinking that went into the thing is somewhat presumptuous isn't it? After all, you haven't written shit yet, so laying out a bunch of crap that may or may not come to fruition is like showing people the boxes of parts you've ordered for the rusting hulk in the garage. Just shut up and [...]
When it comes to funk in Scotland there is one band who stand head and shoulders above the rest. A band that were embraced in the USA in the 702s with with their heady brew of bass, brass and grooves. I am of course referring to the Average White Band . Formed in 1972 in and around the Dundee area, their influence in modern music is massive are they are reckoned to be the 15th most sampled act in musical history. Their most famous, and biggest selling track is "Pick Up The Pieces" which is one of [...]
Predictably average release from AWB. The Average White Band had its first hit in 1974 with "Pick Up the Pieces" and its last major international chart success in 1980 with "For You for Love", so this 1977 recording finds the band, more or less, at the peak of its commercial success. "Pick Up the Pieces" opens the set, which also includes the smooth "A Love of Your Own", the funkiest of the funky "Sweet & Sour" and an epic version...
AWB sets the stage on fire at Montreux in 1977.
It's monsoon season over here in sunny Sri Lanka, hence the above track title. Taken from the 1979 Feel No Fret LP, it's ALL about the bassline with this AWB ditty - sampled by Gang Starr if memory serves correct?
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Anything but, their self given band name, this 40 year old funk band is still managing to cause a stir with supporters around and proving that they are more than just a sum of their parts. Longevity and band member replacements aside, Average White Band's rhythms and songs still stand the adversity of time, and for an original Scottish band to come out from that part of the world and then to acclaim critical notoriety worldwide, then all of the band members featured in its ever-evolving history, each played a seminal part in shaping AWB's legacy. [...]
Anything but, their self given band name, this 40 year old funk band is still managing to cause a stir with supporters around and proving that they are more than just a sum of their parts. Longevity and band member replacements aside, Average White Band's rhythms and songs still stand the adversity of time, and [...]
Vic will be on Radio Scotland each night this week on the 'Get It On' show from 6-8pm UK time. Below he has more on electro-prog-rock-tronica outfit North Atlantic Oscillation who start an 11 date European tour in the Netherlands next weekend. Full details below: North Atlantic Oscillation in Europe by Vic Galloway One of [...]
As Vic has been taking a well earned break after hosting Edinburgh's Hogmanay party with Biffy Clyro, Dear Scotland has been updating the Scotland on Tour database with almost 300 new international shows from Scottish artists as diverse as Primal Scream, Isobel Campbell, Mogwai, Eddi Reader and Nazareth. Check it out below: Scotland on Tour [...]
As our after-parties or hangovers rage across the world, we look back on what Scottish bands have said was their best after-show happening. Answers below from members of the Average White Band, Twin Atlantic, Broken Records, Fangs, Dananananaykroyd, FOUND, Mogwai and more. ----- The Dear Scotland contributors are taking a bit of "winter break" over [...]
It's Hogmanay and apart from Auld Lang Syne, what other songs will should be singing to celebrate Scotland? We've asked loads of great Scottish bands what they thought the Scottish national anthem might be. Suggestions below from Mogwai, Camera Obscura, The Phantom Band, We Were Promised Jetpacks and more: ----- The Dear Scotland contributors are taking a bit [...]
We prepared this article a few days ago but news has now reached us that Idlewild's long awaited return to the US has been cancelled as Rod Jones has broken his collarbone. However, I thought we should still give a nod to one of Scotland's best bands and hope they'll be back in America soon. [...]
As we mentioned last week, The Phantom Band just played their first ever US shows at the CMJ Festival in New York and they'll now head down to Atlanta to join Frightened Rabbit on tour. Those dates are below and Vic has more on Sparrow and the Workshop in Italy: Sparrow and the Workshop in [...]
CLICK IMAGE TO WATCH THE VIDEO So as previously posted, "Throwback" is now "Drop On A Classic". And there's no better way to start this new category, than with this iconic track based on "Word Is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Vic is back from his jollies and will return to Radio Scotland tonight with Kid Canaveral live. Bands on tour this week include Hey Enemy, Teenage Fanclub and The Cinematics but Vic has more on Glasgow's Sparrow and the Workshop who will join Biffy Clyro, The View, and Broken Records in Ireland for Arthur's Day. [...]
Isobel Campbell continues her European tour this week with shows scheduled in Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands. Excerpts from Vic's recent interview with Isobel are below. And in related news, we will have exciting news for US fans of Belle and Sebastian on Dear Scotland tomorrow. Isobel Campbell in Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands by [...]
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