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A REVIEW: Chris Daniels & the Kings feat. Freddi Gowdy – Funky To The Bone

The hardest thing for me to do is write about my friends, especially when my friends and I are personally close and do business together. So, this is my public testament that a) I love everything Chris has ever done, b) he’s a very close friend who I adore as a person, c) I am a very old school Freddi-Henchi Band and Freddi-Henchi & the Soulsetters fan, and d) these are my first thoughts and feelings as I sit and listen for what I’d like to play on The Colorado Sound, and suggest as focus tracks on the album. This is gonna be really hard you know.

Chris and Freddi trade lead vocal duties on this album. Lots of folks today don’t know Fred Gowdy, aka Freddi Gowdy, aka Freddi “Love” Gowdy. Freddi’s legacy stretches back pre-Colorado to the mid-sixties, the genesis of Freddi-Henchi & the Soulsetters aka The Crown Princes of Funk; pre Freddi-Henchi Band for those who remember that Boulder based band.  This album features two classics from that early era, “Funky To the Bone” the title track, and I Want To Dance, Dance, Dance.

The tracks as were presented to me….

It opens with “Funky To The Bone,”  …slips into something that fits nicely next to the Subdudes with “Something You Got” …. and back into the real roots of booty bumpin’ funk “Don’t Let Your Mouth Write No Checks.” …first three songs out of the box and you know you’re not slowing down for the rest …tastefully changes gears as the arrangements sweep across a wide ranging geography of American soul and funk … and big band and gospel…

…gospel – Joy … get on up like you just don’t care and wave your arms to the shear exaltation in Chris’ voice on this track.. one of the most life affirming tracks in Chris’ huge catalog of great songs.

Cool Breeze … the first time i’ve ever heard someone rap in a chris daniels song… wow … nice touch buddy with that late 70s/80s g benson groove thrown in on the backside … big band horns … can i vote for this for arrangement of the decade? one of the greatest lost arts imo is arranging – this qualifies as a class lesson in the subject.

Dance Dance Dance is how it’s done “kids.” throw back out of the Freddi-Henchi & the Soulsetters catalogue. as revelent and groovy as it was in the 70s Freddi! Larry would be proud I think. and omg Doody’s trumpet solo…NICE!

… nice transition … cd gets his NYC meets SF blue eyed soul “Frank” groove on in What A Day .. Chris at his most soulful with a big band horn arrangement that would have fit right in on Louie Louie …

Nobody Knows flashes me back to my Philly roots …Santana / Neville Brothers infused … LTD / Teddy Pendergrast/TSOP …a touch of Philly’s Frankie Beverly and Maze … back to the west side for that tasty guitar solo.

ok…

Hey Chris? I’m gonna have a problem finding a focus track buddy.

Much love,
goat

PS .. the band is launching a kickstarter program on Monday Jan 5 to help fund national promotion of this record. The cd release date is Valentine’s Day, Feb 14, at Herman’s Hideaway in Denver. The national release date will be March 1.

PPS .. Bill Payne (Little Feat, Leftover Salmon) on B3 is sick .. seriously.  wow.

The Colorado Sound S8 EP26 JULY 2014 – NEW DAY – NEW TIME – NEW STATIONS – NEW FEATURES

chrisk smilingMy wife loves this picture.  She says it is only the second time she’s seen me smile in 15 years.  I don’t believe that, do you? 😉 LOL

I hope your holiday weekend was a blast.  It was a week long festival in my life beginning with the 25th Annual Colorado Brewers Festival last weekend (a HUGE success) … with the Delta Sonics on July 5 and Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band with Erica Brown and Merrian “MJ” Johnson on the 3rd … here’s some video. 🙂

 NEW STATIONS – NEW DAY – NEW TIME – NEW FEATURE

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“Starting July 12, KUNC’s weekend lineup will change with a new focus on music, creativity, and storytelling. Many favorites are moving back to requested times, while we are pleased to announce that KUNC is debuting several new future favorites.” – KUNC Content Director Kirk Mowers

Very happy and proud to announce that KUNC has added The Colorado Sound to their newly revamped weekend lineup.  You can now hear The Colorado Sound on KUNC every Saturday at 2PM.

See full Saturday lineup here.

Here’s where you can listen.

  • Boulder 102.7
  • Breckenridge 90.7
  • Buena Vista 89.9
  • Denver/Golden 91.7
  • Dillon 88.1
  • Eagle Valley 99.7
  • Estes Park 90.7
  • Front Range (inc. Denver, Longmont, Greeley, Fort Collins) 91.5
  • Grand County 91.9
  • Haxtun/Holyoke 90.5
  • Julesburg/Ovid 89.1
  • Leadville 91.7
  • Morgan County 96.7
  • North Park 90.7
  • Salida 89.9
  • Steamboat Springs 88.5
  • Sterling 90.3
  • Vail 90.9
  • Wray 93.5
  • Yuma 88.3

NEW FEATURE

Along with the addition of KUNC and its 20 frequencies is the debut of OFFSTAGE …BEYOND THE MUSIC.  You will be able to download the podcast from KUNC, Radio 949, and from our SoundCloud page.  My first guest is Colorado Music Hall of Fame member Chris Daniels.

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY

Funding for the Colorado Sound has been provided by several fans, and by my friends Chuck and Bill Grewe at Colorado Case Company, and Dani Grant at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre, and SpokesBUZZ.   It would mean a lot if you’d visit their websites and look at what they’re doing for Colorado music and musicians.

The Colorado Sound and the City of Dacono are proud to present The Richie Furay Band, Chris Daniels & the Kings f/Freddie “Love” Gowdy, the Samples, Mojomama, Alterity, Savage Cabbage, Slow Caves, and Mojo Music Academy as part of the 7th Annual Carbon Valley Music & Spirits Festival … along with the BMX Mile High Nationals … the weekend of Aug 1-3 at Centennial Field in Dacono CO.  FREE ADMISSION TO MUSIC & SPIRITS FESTIVAL.  ALL AGES.

VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK

Crucifix is a relatively newcomer to the Colorado music scene.  Originally from Atlanta GA, Crucifix hooks up with a couple of his pals from the southland for this up date remake of the Journey classic.

PLAYLIST S8 EP26 JULY 2014

(D) – album, ep, or single played for the first time
(N) – new cut from previously debuted album or ep.

Jill Sobule “Too Cool To Fall In Love” from Things Here Are Different (1990)
Wendy Woo “Sundrops” from Wide Awake and Dreaming (1999)
The Samples “Warm & Sunny” from Black & White (2004)
(D) Slopeside “Moonshine” from One Lane Town (2014)
Jeff Scroggins & Colorado “Wheels” from Western Branches (2013)
(D) Bukshot, Boondox, Crucifix “Don’t Stop” [single] (2014)
Katey Laurel “Hurricane” from Periscope (2014)
Soundrabbit “From The World I Have Known” from Tree Trunk Airplanes (2009)
Instant Empire “Keep Up!” from Keep Up! (2013)
Tallgrass “Old Town” from Better Than Medicine (2014)
Head for The Hills “Never Does” from Blue Ruin (2013)
Raincheck “Right There” from Raincheck (2012)
Dianne Reeves “Today Will Be A Good Day” from When You Know (2008)
Zephyr “Sold My Heart” from Sunset Ride (2000)
Acoustic Junction “Strange Days” from Strange Days (2000)
(D) Pandas & People “On My Way” from Pandas & People (2014) Nathaniel Rateliff “Nothing to Show For” from Falling Faster Than You Can Run (2014)
Nina Storey “Think Twice” from Think Twice (2013)
Yo, Flaco! “American Music” from Goin’ At It (2002)
(N) Calder’s Revolvers “Wash Away My Sins” from Sunday Morning (2014) Blue Canyon Boys “Up On The Hill” from Next Go ‘Round (2012)
Churchill “Change” from War Within EP (2013)
Mosey West “Old Stone” from Bermuda (2014)
Jim Stranahan “Hip Street” from Free For All (2010)

Now back to work with you!  LOL.  And don’t forget to keep The Colorado Sound Live365 tuned in at your desk.  Download the app.

The Colorado Sound S8 EP19 May 2014

Coming in July – a new Rocky Mountain Music Network / The Colorado Sound Presentation —- and I need your help.

chris at ob hmls sunday june 16 2013Nowadays it’s pretty easy to find out about folks who play music here in Colorado.  We’ve got lots of great music discovery programs and video sessions. Loft Sessions, Second Story Garage, and Open Air 1340 are the creme-du-jour, and then there are the interview programs that feature live music like KRFC’s Live At Lunch.   Want to know about the music, the band etc?  Easy.  Want to find out about the person him/herself?  Not so easy.

So, here’s the deal.  Beginning in mid July I will be debuting a new podcast.  Coming up with a new idea wasn’t easy.  I’ve been asked for several years to consider doing a music or interview based podcast.  Music podcasts are out as a matter of federal copyright law, and all of the interview programs I’ve heard have been heavy on music talk – not personal talk.

Inspired by (and instigated by) the “gentle persuasions” of two very good friends of mine in Northern Colorado radio, and currently being developed under the working title “Colorado Living Room Sessions,” host Chris K, aka goat, will visit music dignitaries, luminaries, legends, award winners, industry leaders, and emerging regional and national Colorado acts – in their (living rooms) – providing a much more intimate “look” into the lives of those who bring us our music.

The story is not about the music, but the person behind the music. It’s me  and  ______________ sitting comfortably, chatting about life, family, sports, profession, influences, inspirations, challenges, kids, grand kids, jobs, whatever and wherever the conversation may go.

This is not to say that music won’t be a part of the podcast (LOL … like that would ever happen), but it will be used as a bridge or break or to amplify some facet of what’s taking place in the conversation. And of course, if there’s a new record or major event or something music related, it will be included.

Currently we’re planning a 15-20 minute podcast.  There is also ongoing discussion whether I’ll do a weekly or bi-weekly episode.  The thought right now is that each episode could will be produced in two 15-20 minute parts (EP1/part1, EP1/part2)…  with a new episode every other week … lots to consider.  Shorter segments of 2-3 minutes will be edited for inclusion in weekly radio shows, as a tease for the full podcast.

David Glasser (Airshow Mastering, NARAS Board of Govenors)

Currently signed up:  David Glasser (Airshow Mastering, NARAS), Chris Daniels (Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductee), Liz Barnez (Bohemian Nights) and Mark Bliesener (bandguru, Lyle Lovett, BHTM).  

NEED YOUR HELP HERE

Chris Daniels (Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductee)
Chris Daniels (Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductee)

This is where you come in.  We need a title.  So what the hell .. how bout it?  Care to jump in and help out?  Here are a couple of suggestions with a place for you to write in a response.  Have at it.  I’ll pull together all the suggestions – pick which make sense from my side of the table – and we’ll have a run-0ff fan poll in June to determine the winning idea.

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VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK

PLAYLIST S8 EP19 May 2014

Zephyr “Dreamin’” from Heartbeat (1982)
Chris Daniels & the Kings “Roadhouse Music” from When You’re Cool (1987)
Jeff Finlin “East by West” from The Tao of Motor Oil (2010)
(D) Rachel & the Kings “Edge of Me” from Edge of Me EP (2014) Wendy Woo “Hold On” from Live (2013)
(D) Josh Blackburn “Sympathy” [single] (2014) (D) American Blackout “Truth & Charades” [single] (2014) 
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club “Do You Know Thee Enemy” from Unentitled (2011)
(D) Dakota Blonde “The Love We Build” from The Love We Build (2013)
Thom Chacon “American Dream” from Thom Chacon (2013)
Ryan D White “Love Story” from Something Brilliant Is About to Happen (2014)
(D/G) Billy Ryan & Black Irish “Lion of Ireland” from Billy Ryan & Black Irish (Remastered) (1988)
Zephyr “Don’t Come Back” from Heartbeat (1982)
Jill Sobule “Supermodel” from Jill Sobule (1995)
(N) Grant Farm “Shiny Brown Eyes” from Plowin’ Time (2014)
The Wild After “Meant for You” from Lesson Learned EP (2014)
(D) Kate LeRoux “It Doesn’t Matter At All (single edit)” from Phoenix (2014) Matt Skinner Band “I’ll Keep Loving” from Native Stranger (2013)
The Apples in Stereo “Hey Elevator” from Travellers in Space and Time (2010)
The Fray “Love Don’t Die” from Helios (2014)
Musketeer Gripweed “A Train” from Floods and Fires (2014)
Arthur Lee Land “Cracked Open” from Cracked Open (2013)
Jon Wirtz “Country” from Tourist (2013)

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The Colorado Sound Presents @ the Mish … coming … in July … a night under the stars with DeadFloyd  … information at www.themishawaka.com 

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