Proud to be a part of this East Coast Affair True Colors LP that dropped on Friday. I played drums on two cuts (“Summer In Canarsie” & “America in 2020”). Proceeds from first 2 weeks sales go to a non-profit to put music in Baltimore public schools. Click here to check out/purchase the album on Bandcamp or below for the two tunes I played on.
In the age of Covid, the summer ain’t about much musically but a higher electric bill. But behind the scenes there’s some stuff happening. Most important, the completion and submission of The Du-Rites’ fifth LP, A Funky Bad Time, for manufacturing. 12 slices of pandemic-fueled, nasty funk. Album will be released in November. Pablo and I are both inspired and excited, which many musicians aren’t these days and understandably so. But you take it when it comes. Pre-orders begin in October. So for now, we’re just getting all the boring stuff together. Stay tuned. In other news, I recently jammed with Ben Pirani and The Means of Production for the first time since March. We grooved responsibly (masked and distanced) and it further proved there’s nothing like playing with other musicians. Here’s a brief clip of the jam session as a bit of “content” (I hate that word) to hold over till The Du-Rites’ album roll out and other things in September. Stay safe!
Sat down with Hip Hop Has Soul (h3soul.com) for a video interview about my time in music from the beginning through now. Watch part one of the two part interview on YouTube:
The Du-Rites had a very funky and fun show over the weekend opening for the legendary Skatalites. Here’s a full clip of “The Man With The Golden Tooth”…a lil’ smooth funk, a lil’ Go-Go breakdown, a lil’ film score, a lil’ everything! More clips from the show to come.
Break Bonanza drum break 7″ pre-order up now! Shipping around Dec. 11. Package deals available. Order your copy on Bandcamp here! Check out snippets on YouTube here. If vinyl ain’t your thing, get the digital files at The Drum Broker here. Or, you can check out the test press playing on Instagram below and scroll through the slideshow to get my random commentary. Ouija board tournament!
Our Symphony Space gig on Valentine’s Day is approaching. Get tickets here.
Rest in peace Grandma aka Evil E, my hero, my partner in crime, the cornerstone of Old Maid Entertainment and inspiration behind all I do. Thank you for helping to raise me and being my foundation. Your influence will live on as long as I do.
Love, your grandson.