One day I'll tell the story of the Dap-Kings, the funk powerhouse behind Sharon King, and the band who provided all things funkular on Amy Winehouse's Back to Black album. That they are signed to Daptone Records shouldn't really come as any surprise. As I say, one day.
Another horn heavy act on the label is The Budos Band. Their sound is a tad more aggressive but with a sprinkling of soul and Afro Beats thrown into a glorious mix of loud guitars, horns and percussion. Think Rocket From the Crypt (sans bowling shirts) rubbing shoulders with John Barry. Kinda like this:
Budos Band - Gun Metal Grey (2020)
Really digging the collection of covers just released (digitally) of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. Will be out in physical form next month. She was such a talent.
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Thanks, Brian. I'll give it a coat of looking at.
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