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New Orleans Funk, Reggae, Dubstep +More - New Releases & Re-Presses
about 1 year ago
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I find it impossible to keep up with the volume of stellar releases this year. It's as if all my favorite and future-favorite artists got mad inspired over the winter of '07 and now the tunes flow like a mighty river. And, while high and mighty record companies fall from CD-dependency, independent labels continue to prosper with limited edition vinyl releases and digital download options. So...

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Critical Metrics creates new playlist generator for music geeks
over 2 years ago

I haven't checked this out yet, but I'm always a sucker for anything that lets me discover new music. This site was created by the co-founders of Suck and Wired. So these are some web stalwarts who know what they are doing.Read more here:http://www.boingboing.net/2007/04/20/cool_new_online_play.htmlor visit the site here:http://criticalmetrics.com/

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Former Meters Rock MOG Party In S.F.
over 2 years ago
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Former members of the legendary New Orleans funk combo, The Meters, kicked out the jams at MOG's first anniversary party Wednesday night.A band that included the great drummer Zigaboo Modeliste, bassist George Porter, Jr. and keyboardist Ivan Neville performed at a party at The Independent before about 500 lovers of New Orleans music.Some photos:Bassist George Porter Jr. during sound check.The...

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George Porter Jr. turns 60 years young on December 26th
about 1 year ago
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Happy Birthday George!Every time I see you play live, you inspire me to want to go out and save the planet. For me, your bass grooves define "in the pocket".You have truly funkified my life and I thank you.

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funky METERS w/ Boots Riley in Japan Aug. ‘09 / video
13 days ago

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