Blog Entries - January 2008

Richie Havens - Going Back to My Roots

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The man who opened up Woodstock, Richie Havens comes back with this cover of Lamont Dozier's "Going Back to My Roots." A departure from Havens' signature driving acoustic guitar sound, this track still has all of the passion in Havens' performance with a classic disco groove.

Richie Havens - Going Back to [...]

Keep On Magazine

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This now defunkt London magazine was a beacon of hope in the hopeless world of over glossy, trashy, trance, techno magazines that largely ignores many interesting eclectic DJs. Featuring an array of great interviews with Danny Krivit, Mr. Scruff, and Patrick Adams as well as writings by Daniel Wang, Greg Wilson, Al Kent, and [...]

Broadcast Loft Party

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If you're in the Brighton, England area in February be sure to check out the Broadcast Loft Party featuring guest DJ Affy from the Heavy Disco crew. The music starts at 9pm and with no cover you get all of the nu-disco, deep house, and classic disco you could want for free.

Million Dollar Orchestra

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The album that took over tow years to complete is finally out. The disco lover's modern day fantasy is complete. Back in 2005 Million Dollar Disco founder, Al Kent put together the Million Dollar Orchestra. A full orchestra comprised of trumpets, keyborads, violins, saxophones, and everything else needed to emulate the late 70s sound of [...]

Lafayette Afro Rock Band - Malik

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Kevin Donan and the good folks at As the Record Turns have taken the time to rerelease the seminal album, Malik by the Lafayette Afro Rock Band. If you are ever in Los Angeles with loads of money to blow and a hankering for the rarest records be sure to stop by As the Record Turns. The staff is extremely knowledgable and very friendly.

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K.I.D. - The Shoop Song

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This is the B side to the "I Wanna A Piece of the Action" single by K.I.D. Geoff Bastow is the man behind K.I.D. who also worked with Giorgio Moroder.

K.I.D. - The Shoop Song