ORGONE
"Sounding much like a cross between The Dap-Kings and Breakestra (with whom they share several members), L.A.’s Orgone keeps the hotness of the recent retro-soul revival coming; lead singer Fanny Franklin fits in very nicely between Sharon Jones and Amy Winehouse. As befits the band’s name, Orgone’s sound is quite organic, rooted in soul, funk, boogaloo, and jazz, with a classic appeal that’s nevertheless contemporary...the entire album is one non-stop groove. If smooth, soulful funk with jazzy arrangements makes you sweat, you just found your new favorite band."
- XLR8R
"By the time the listener gets to the nasty, distorted, finger-popping, ass waggling "Crabby Ali" -- where the deep brewed, second-line New Orleans old-school funk goes head to head with the gloss of L.A.'s Tower of Power styled horn charts -- it feels like the party's just getting started."
- All Music
"Orgone recalls acts like Fela Kuti, Trouble Funk, and War, but with a heavy dose of disco, as on Killion's "Dialed Up," where the deep groove and diva vocals are so authentic, they could be samples."
- The Onion / A.V. Club
"Their music is terrifically unfussy, big slabs of grizzled R&B, greasy as fatback and thick as a very particular kind of smoke. At their best, they recall the majesty of Sly & the Family Stone; opening track "Who Knows Who" is all bleary horns and broken-heart vocals, "It's What You Do" is a tight, itchy jam. There's still a riot goin' on, and Orgone is at the front of the crowd."
- eMusic
DARONDO
Darondo records are high on the wants-lists of many collectors. Back in the day he was seen cruising around town in a white Rolls Royce and could have been the next Al Green or Sly Stone. But about 25 years ago Darondo disappeared. Until now…
"I feel compelled to spread his name, even if it’s 25 years late, because it’s too good to stay in hiding...The next time you go to a party, hit the DJ up with a CD-R of "Legs". When the whole place explodes in a frenzy, and the last plume of smoke has billowed off the dance floor, take your melted disc back and tell them Darondo sent you to put dynamite in the people’s quarry."
- John Mayer
“Sexy, earthy funk... formidable tracks. Four stars.”
- Rolling Stone
“These nine tracks have an atmosphere and a power all their own… vibrant, real and alive”
- The Times (London)
“An unearthed testament to an artist whose work stands with that of Brown, Al Green and Sly Stone in terms of sheer funkiness”
- Ice
"A street savvy Al Green"
- Unleashed Magazine
NINO MOCSHELLA
"This is next level shit."
- Straight No Chaser (London)
"One to watch...Essential."
- CMJ New Music Monthly
"One of the albums that I’ve been digging in a big way is this! Absolutely superb...absolutely classic!"
- Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 1, Worldwide)
“Simply put, The Fix is one of the best albums of the year. Period.”
- About R&B
"Propulsive debut...thumps with hard-hitting drums, bluesy guitars and funky ass bass lines"
- Vibe Magazine
"It’s such an assured, confident set that you’d think the Italian-American newcomer had been at it for years..."
- I-DJ
"An astonishing work due to Moschella’s nuclear-powered life force and phenomenal vocal, melodic and rhythmic abilities."
- The Stranger (Seattle Weekly)
LOCURA
Spain. Cuba. Jamaica. California. This extraordinary group of musicians mixes grooves and melodies from Flamenco, Reggae, Cuban Son, and North American Folk. To the stage they bring the mysterious and passionate world of Flamenco, combined with the driving, full sound of a salsa band. LoCura creates an original blend of irresistible, high energy music that bridges cultures and transcends borders. Mesmerizing flamenco footwork and solid bass lines, fiery guitar and hard-hitting percussion support rich vocals with soaring harmonies, creating a vibrant collage of sound and movement. Emotionally charged music that ignites a pulsating dance party, provides food for the soul and uplifts the spirit...a sound track to feeling alive!-
Tickets $15 | $17 | $30
