
(The Debonettes) Chicago's Numero Group is set to release a compilation called Eccentric Soul: The Young Disciples on October 21. According to the label website: Eccentric Soul: The Young Disciples to be available on compact disc at record stores all over the world. The album brings together for the first time all of Allan Merry’s productions through East St. Louis’ South End Community Center on his Yodi and Merry imprints. The 28 page booklet details how Allan got kids to trade pool cues [...]

Another strong addition to the Eccentric Soul collection, from the classic underground funk & soul authorities at Numero Group ... The Young Disciples was a group of solo artists and groups formed by St. Louis musical hero Allen Merry through the South End Community Center to keep kids off the streets and in the studio. Essential. The Young Disciples Co. - Crumbs From The Table (mp3) The Debonettes - Tears (mp3)