Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Metropole - Miss Manhattan (1981)

Recorded in Italy 1981, written and composed by future genre film director Al Festa who later went on to produce hi-nrg for German and Italian acts.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Shock - Get Off (1988) live

Portlands own Shock at waterfront park Portland.


Roger Sause vocals; Steve Sause keyboards; Mike B base; Raynell Hall guitar.



Dazz Band - Joystick (1983)

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Funk-A-Palooza (Las Vegas March 2011)

This was one of the best concerts that we have been to in awhile. We had so much fun and the music of Zapp, Mary Jane Girls, ConFunkShun & Cameo was mind blowing. The only issue I had was the main event George Clinton & P-Funks. Expected to be 'transported', the mother-ship landed but it didn't take back off. For some reason they didn't really play the 'fan favorites' and for the first 40 minutes, George wasn't even onstage. There wasn't much of a "show", the band was great but there was no stage show, no costumes really and George kind of looked like he was at a mic check versus a performance. By the end of the show there had to be upwards of 65 people just milling around onstage. I would recommend this show for the fabulous music but be prepared if you are expecting that George Clinton/Parliament showmanship.




Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Terri Wells - I'm Givin' All My Love (1984)



Terri sang lead on Dexter Wansel's "The Sweetest Pain" in 1979; and she also scored several successful solo singles with the beautiful "You Make It Heaven" and a fine rendition of the Spinners' "I'll Be Around." I guess this video didn't do much for defying traditional roles of women; but it's still quite a treat to watch! This song was produced by Nick Martinelli, and co-written by Miss Wells with J. King and J. Williams.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Savvy - Mizz Mean (1986)



Raw boogiebeat style from Savvy! A lost gem on the legendary 'Out Of Hand' label.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Captain Sky - Wonder Worm (1978)




Captain Sky entered this world as Daryl Cameron on July 10, 1957 in Chicago Illinois. In January 1977 he began conceptualizing Captain Sky. The concept of Captain Sky is representative of authority (Captain) and height (Sky),elements which he feels are essential for success in business and in his life as a man. Once the concept of Captain Sky and the product (Wonder Worm) had been completed Daryl contacted Eddie Thomas of Thomas and Associates in Chicago. Eddie, an expert promotion man with a long tract record in the industry, recognized Daryl's talent and accepted the responsibility of handling and placement in the market. Wonder Worm (AVI records) became a reality and a huge success.