whoever it is, I bet they're a bit of a sex cymbal

Sheila E.

Giovanni777 said:

Exactly. Surprise guests would be lost on this audience. As he's not allowing it to be seen by fans who cannot make it, there's little point.

Unless he thinks he can't dazzle on his own?

Rorywan said:

But in the end, does it really matter? Just as long as news on Prince comes out, I don't care if Oscar the Grouch gives it to us just as long as I find out what's happening with Prince.

Copy that on the Dap Kings! I went to my local music store, which I will always support instead of itunes and others, and they turned me on to the Dap Kings when I asked about Amy Winehouse, they played me a CD sampler that had one of their songs and I was hooked! Had to have the cd! If they were to play with Prince it would be his best guest since the Time opened for him at the Musicology shown in Oakland!
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I have to agree with you about Sharon & the Dap Kings, love their sound. I just became a new fan of their music. Sharon's a true, soul singer and her band has that 60s, JB soul sound, and it's no wonder,since she is from James Brown hometown of Augusta, GA. Sista burns a hole in the floor when she performs.I definitely would love to see them live. I hope Coachella airs their performance.


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purplecam said:

The Dap kings and sharon Jones was fresh news around the millenium...
true funk people were into them in like 2000-2001..Not "post Amy Crackhouse"
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2elijah said:

Phew! I thought it was just me. I just can't get into her.

prettymansson said:

What's hard to believe about it really? Nothing strange about it. I've heard of them for a while, but never got a chance to really get into them, life happens. There's no requirement stating that everyone discovers particular artists at the same time, and it also depends on what you're into at the time. I say to each its own.

as you will see above i tried to LIGHTEN my comments before i got quoted by you...
I apologize for the hard language..

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wonder505 said:

I mean she has a nice voice and I don't want to put her down or anything. But on the East Coast I hear her mentioned all the time. I saw her perform on some show not too long ago, and just wasn't that thrilled by her style. Who knows? Maybe if I hear her out a few times, it will catch on.
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tricky2 said:

Yeah, that would be a very good surprise to me.

But of course I don't think many people would know one way or the other. But I'm sure that many would enjoy the sound, even if they don't recognize the face. And it would be great exposure for her.

And Ledisi has opened for Chaka Khan and attended UC Berkley, so he's almost certainly been made aware of her.

prettymansson said:

Actually I was trying not to sound sarcastic about it as well, and apologize if I did.

Okay, I just went back and read your post. I'm late on knowing of the Dap Kings, but they do sound good.
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Brendan said:

A lot of people, at least here on the East Coast, seem to be familiar with her. So is she known because she's been a backup singer for many well-known artists? I'm just wondering or at least trying to catch up with those who know of her.
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Giovanni777 said:

2 add 2 what I said above... it could be the Cloud guitar. Could be Sly Stone, who knows? If it's a performer, I don't want another guitar player up there at all... even Santana (unless they R trading licks on one song, with Sheila E on Timbales!!!)
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Fair !

But honestly...If you are really into the group search in google for "GABRIEL ROTH" "DESCO" you will see that they have been at it for a long time..They are friends of mine from NYC...

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prettymansson said:

Cool, I'm a native New Yorker myself.Thanks for the info, will check it out.

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Based on what I sampled of the Dap Kings, that would be a funk showdown for sure.

now isn't that the way it is...huh

am

His dear friend Sheila E...

zucris said:

I agree.

prettymansson said:

Soooo... Long live Amy Winehouse! It is getting rather thin at the moment with the Duffy's and Adeles, but hey, rather this be a hype and getting some buzz around Daptone, than Britney clones.

I really don't understand your beef. You're not new to this game, why lash around when your type of music is getting some exposure. I do understand when something you love is trashed for the sake of commerce, but it's not like Amy is the sell-out here.