Music: The Bamboos
April is going to be retro-funk month here. I don't care if something is totally derivative or old-fashioned as long as it grooves, and I love the wave of 21st century bands that are kicking totally oldschool analog sounds. Last weekend I played a gig with a great cover band, Groove Alliance, and the bass player, Jim, mentioned The Bamboos. Oh my word these guys are sickos. On the Sly is a track with a particularly funky 4-note horn line (most of them F#) and a chorus that features great full-band unison hits that don't come across as cheesy. If you can listen to this track without bobbing your head, I don't want to talk to you.
April is going to be retro-funk month here. I don't care if something is totally derivative or old-fashioned as long as it grooves, and I love the wave of 21st century bands that are kicking totally oldschool analog sounds. Last weekend I played a gig with a great cover band, Groove Alliance, and the bass player, Jim, mentioned The Bamboos. Oh my word these guys are sickos. On the Sly is a track with a particularly funky 4-note horn line (most of them F#) and a chorus that features great full-band unison hits that don't come across as cheesy. If you can listen to this track without bobbing your head, I don't want to talk to you.
Netflix: Freaks and Geeks
Wanna see where James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Jason Segel got their start? Freaks and Geeks was an 18-episode comedy-drama that involved not only them but writing and directing by Paul Feig and Judd Apatow. This show gained a huge cult following after it was cancelled but now the whole run is streaming on Netflix. Beyond the excellent writing and acting, the casting is top-notch. It's that rare high-school show where most of the actors are actually the appropriate age for their roles. Definitely a must-see in the geek world!
Wanna see where James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Jason Segel got their start? Freaks and Geeks was an 18-episode comedy-drama that involved not only them but writing and directing by Paul Feig and Judd Apatow. This show gained a huge cult following after it was cancelled but now the whole run is streaming on Netflix. Beyond the excellent writing and acting, the casting is top-notch. It's that rare high-school show where most of the actors are actually the appropriate age for their roles. Definitely a must-see in the geek world!
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