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Big Sam’s Funky Nation: King of the Party
Hypersoul
On King of the Party, Big Sam’s Funky Nation blends slamming, guitar-driven rock and schmaltzy dance grooves with New Orleans funk. Big Sam Williamson, a former trombonist with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, has one goal: to get your ass out on the dance floor. The title track is as heavy as it gets—a floor shaking bassline fleshed out with wailing Slash-like guitar solos. “Krunked Up” makes reference to the original slang of the word, and would make a fantastic blaxploitation film track or lost Soul Train classic. “Take 5” is a slow, trombone waltz, while Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle” is reclaimed from The Black Crowes for the dance floor. ”Big Ole Booty” is the best track—a funky horn blaring ode intended to get your baby’s backside going round and round.
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We look back to last year’s Hangout Music Fest with this backstage performance of a Paul Simon classic
Steve Kimock’s Current Quartet
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Umphrey’s McGee Backstage Exclusive at Hangout 2011 "Booth Love"
Today we look back to last year’s Hangout Music Fest with this performance by Umphrey’s McGee on the Lennon Bus
Flannel Church "Stone’s Throw Away"
Flannel Church, the group which draws together Duane Trucks, Gregory “Wolf” Hodges, AJ Ghent and Kevin Scott recently stopped by Relix to perform this original song
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Kevn Kinney delivers his own spin on a Drive-By Truckers tune, live at Relix.
Strangefolk’s Reid Genauer and Jon Trafton "Elixer"
Strangefolk recently reunited for their first gig in 11 years at the Brooklyn Bowl. However, prior to the main event, Reid Genauer and Jon Trafton graced the Relix office with a few tunes.
Dar Williams "I Have Been Around The World"
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Tim Palmieri "Bopcorn"
Tim Palmieri performs a solo rendition of the Kung Fu original “Bopcorn” on the Relix roof.
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