We want the Funk!

So I FINALLY got to see a George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars show last night. It was at the 9:30 club and it was an incredible show. I've been trying to see him for years now and every time I either forget about the show or don't have anyone to go with. The latter was the case last night being a monday night and $40 tickets no one wanted to go with me. So I went by myself and still had a great time. The opening act was Children of Production which is actually a lyric from one of p-funks songs. The keyboardist and most of the singers came back to form the current All Stars. Not too many recognizable old folks except George (he must be like 70 now) and the guy that wheres the diaper, and YES he was wearing it last night too. He must be in his late 60's too. Regardless of age these guys still put on a hell of a show which I was surpised having seen a few older acts before (James Brown) and being sorely dissapointed.

They played all the regular tunes, We Want The Funk, Flashlight, Cosmic Slop, etc. The last song they played was Jerry Lee Lewis' Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On which turned into a whole 50's twist song medly sort of thing that was just rockin with the typical "the roofs is on fire we don't need to water let the motherfucker burn" chant ending the night 15 minutepast the monday night curfew. Of course it took me 15 minutes of waiting on the platform to realize that the trains had stopped running and ran up to the street to get a cab back home. Still made it into work on time too.

Oh and how could I forget in my last post about music two of what could be my favorite bands at the moment.
The bees (as they are known in the UK) or A Band of Bees (as they are known in the US).
Everyone that hears them says they sound old, as in like 60s 70s style rock. I've also heard the typical, these guys sound like the Beatles. Whatever they sound like its flat out good rock and roll. My favorite is this quirky song called Chicken Payback that makes me feel like I should be twisting away at a bon fire surrounded by surf boards stuck in the sand. Check them out.

Dungen
These guys are a Swedish band and when I say guys I should say guy. It's mostly this one guy his name escapes me now but also amazing retro rock/swedish folk sounding stuff. Very psychadelic sounding. The songs are so amazing I really don't even have a problem that I don't understand the swedish lyrics. Their latest is Ta Det Lungt (take it easy) and I recently got Stadsvandringar (thanks Val!) I highly suggest both albums.

Ok well my toothache is acting up again I'm going to numb it with some cold beer and see you all later.

Oops almost forgot to add that I am going to try and post some pics I took with my phone camera of the show once I figure out how too on this thing.

In my iPod...

Ok, this is a quick one. I recently gave my sister the address to this silly page. The result is her sending me an email to update it. Well maybe thats what I need to get myself to updated this thing is have her bug me about it. Anyway...

Since this post was inspired by her, I am going to just talk about the music that I've been listening to lately since this is always one of our favorite subjects to talk about. Oh It's also her birthday tomorow! Happy Birthday Jen!

Here's the latest music:

• New Pornographers, Twin Cinema
• Not bad but I haven't listened to it enough to decide if I like them as much as I like their one song, Use It
  
• Kanye West, Late Registration
• Goldigger is the jam on this one. There are a few other great songs on here. I need to get his College Dropout Album
  
• Common, Be
• Testify, I'm sure you've heard it but the album is good. Many songs feature Kanye too.
  
• Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
• Just got this one. Tons of chatter and acclaim for them but I don't know if I can get over the lead singers wierd voice. Probably another album I just have to listen to a few more times.
  
• Fiona Apple, Extraordinary Machine
• What can I say. Anything she puts out is good.
• Blackalicious, The Craft
• Some more hip hop. This could be by far their best album yet and thats saying a lot because their previous stuff is like an unearthed gem. Most people never even heard of them but really, you should check them out.
  
• Supergrass
• I finally got around to getting some of their music. They have been around for quite some time and everyone that knows about them swear they are great.
  
• Hot Hot Heat
• I've been meaning to get some stuff of theirs but there is this one song I don't remember the name, it rocks. Thanks to my friend Stephanie for finally getting me into these guys.
  
• White Stripes, Get Behind Me Satan
• Again, anythign they do is awesome. I think they are the best thing to happen to rock and roll for a long time. I still love their stripped down music. And come on, who can get the doorbell song out of their head?
  
• The Strokes, First Impressions of Earth
• One of my favorite bands so I had to get their new album. Didn't like it the first time I listened to it, but then like most stuff I really like the more I listened the more I love it. Not sure if its as good as their past albums but I still think its great. You only live once is a great track and I think my favorite of the album is On the other side
  
• Betty Lavette, I've got my own hell to raise
  
• Look her up. She's an amazing singer from the 50-60's I think. She didn't have much commercial succes. Each song from this album is a cover from more contemporary artists like fiona apple. I think its worth a listen.
  
• Brazilian Girls, Brazilian Girls
  
• I want to find their album where they did Bossa-Nova covers of contemporary songs. However this album is still impressive. If you want to listen to something mellow this is it. I might go see them when they are in town soon.
  
• Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
• Another band that's coming to the 9:30 club soon. I'm trying to figure out if I like them enough to go to their show. Why not? The track, Shuffle your feet I really like. They get a little too slow for someone who I'd go see live though. We'll see.
  
• Phantom Planet, Phantom Planet
  
• I FINALLY got their album. My friend had it and I love it. Most people know them from their song California aka the theme song to the show O.C. on Fox. Yeah I know, but trust me, these guys kick ass. Oh and they are young as hell. I think the youngest guy in the band is 17.

Ok this wasn't nearly as short as I thought it would be. I hope your happy Jen. It's late and I have to get up early for a 7:30 meeting tomorow morning. Bleh Peace out