On Aug. 20 and 21, “The ‘G’ Lodge” welcomes national bands Litz and Dr. Bacon, as well as Rochester acts such as The English Project and The Buddhahood.
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The English Project welcomes listeners to the party on new single ‘It Takes Time’
The English Project’s frontman Chris English switches from drums to the organ on “It Takes Time,” a new single with an infectious soul sound.
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EP review: ‘Better Days’ by The Sideways
Led by charismatic singer-keyboardist Joe Stehle, The Sideways continue to blend jazz, soul, pop, and funk on its new EP, “Better Days.”
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Track review: ‘Look Around’ b/w ‘A Little Bit’ by Danielle Ponder and Karate Boogaloo
Danielle Ponder collaborates with Australian funk band Karate Boogaloo on two new songs, and her voice sounds bolder than ever.
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Prime Time Funk releases timely music video during turmoil
In the midst of racial injustice and a global pandemic, the 10-piece band Prime Time Funk has released a socially distanced music video for its still-relevant song, “Whatcha Gonna Do (When the World’s on Fire).”
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Album review: ‘Go Digital!’
The Saplings ‘Go Digital!’ Master Hand Records thesaplingsmusic.bandcamp.com The Saplings’ beautifully odd album “Go Digital!” is definitely a mellow, clever, and cool collection that punches like a clown on the nod. The band exhibits a ton of varied personalities: electronic moods cleverly stirred into pop hooks, from Devo to emo. All 13 cuts are accessible […]
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Interview: Cory Wong
Cory Wong’s approach to the guitar is melodic and gentle, more like a conversation between an audience’s ears and his Strat. Wong brings his funky sound to Rochester’s Flour City Station on January 22.
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Album review: ‘Irregardless’
Superty Dupes “Irregardless” Self-released supertydupes.bandcamp.com While the lyrical concepts on Superty Dupes’ new album, “Irregardless,” aren’t so serious, the music is no joke. Right off the bat, Superty Dupes slaps the listener in the face with a big, fat stack of funk on “Pancakes.” Throughout the album, Jim Watkins rips solos on his guitar and […]
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Album review: ‘Volume 1’
The English Project “Volume 1” Self-released theenglishprojectband.com Drummer and bandleader Chris “Hollywood” English is a shepherd with his flock playing on ice. It’s a casual, nonchalant affair all over “Volume 1,” by English’s new band, The English Project. “Volume 1” is funky on the mellow side and mellow on the funky side. It’s seven slices […]
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Vanishing Sun take a progressive approach to funk
By allowing for space in its swirling infinity, Rochester’s Vanishing Sun keeps the confusion out of the fusion without restricting its own flavor and flow. You could call it funk if it weren’t for the subtle yet impactful rhythm dynamics that lace the brew. It’s definitely a progressive approach to music; you won’t need a […]
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Speaking English
Chris “Hollywood” English preaches the secular gospel
with The English Project’s new album
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Prime Time Funk pulverizes the pieces
This spring will mark 21 years since Prime Time Funk burst forth from Rochester to scintillate the scene with a big blast of brass. Although the band is steeped in R&B and soul, when PTF is playing, funk is king. It’s a big band — 10 cats in total, half of which are horns — […]
