Posted on June 16th, 2007 | Filed under Funk, Jazz, Reviews | No Comments
Our all-time favorite Dutch jazz/funk/latin/world/groove band, the New Cool Collective, just launched their long-awaited live album. Since they are best experienced live, this may be their best album yet. Besides raw versions of NCC classics, a few unexpected covers. A killer version of Misirlou (Dick Dale and his Del-Tones) with Anton Goudsmit spanking his guitar and a cool version of E-pro (Beck). You can order and download via the website of New Cool Collective. Go check it out!
Posted on October 19th, 2006 | Filed under Funk, Music General, Reviews | No Comments
Soul Sides is über-recommending Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators and has two downloads available. Funky stuff indeed.
While we’re still in the recommending mode, I highly recommend both Soul Sides and Captain’s Crate. Both funky sites, made by people who are truly passionate about funky music. While you’re there, enjoy the many free MP3 downloads of amazing rare groove records.
Fill up your iPods and have a funky weekend!
Posted on October 19th, 2006 | Filed under Fun, Reviews, Videos | No Comments
Let’s face it. Andy Kaufman (1949-1984) was one of the greatest comedians that has ever walked this planet. Although if you don’t agree with that statement, you probably think he sucked big time. You love him or hate him, or as I prefer: you get him or you don’t.
Kaufman explored the boundaries of humor and often crossed the line, only to show his audience that he was capable of doing so. If you only know him as Latka Gravas on Taxi, watch Man On The Moon (with a brilliant Jim Carrey) or read Lost In The Fun House: The Life and Mind of Andy Kaufman. These are just starting points. Once you get addicted to Kaufman, you want the real thing. Unfortunately, it doesn’t get any realer than a DVD, since he died tragically of lung cancer at the age of 35. Try I’m From Hollywood, documenting Kaufman’s short but memorable pro wrestling career (mind you, wrestling against women). Below a piece of classic Kaufman (imitating Elvis) on a live show, where he’s announced by a still young Ralph Nader.
