Craig Charles

I Heard It Trough The Grapevine - Creedence Clearwater Revival (The Reflex Revision)

The BlueBeaters new single on The Craig Charles Funk Soul Show on Radio BBC2 and BBC6. Official release date 22 September, Pre-order the ltd edition 45 now on Bandcamp http://recordkicks.bandcamp.com/album/toxic-one-drop-version-catch-that-teardrop

RK45 057 The BLUEBEATERS Catch That Teardrop / Toxic (ltd edition 45 vinyl / Digital Download). Release date 22 September 2014. Pre-order the ltd edition vinyl on Bandcamp http://recordkicks.bandcamp.com/album/toxic-one-drop-version-catch-that-teardrop (Watch out ltd edition 600 wordlwide) 

The BluBeaters on Record Kicks http://www.recordkicks.com/news/RK-proudly-pres-The-BLUEBEATERS

The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show on BBC2 and BBC6 https://www.facebook.com/funk.6music

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The BlueBeaters - Catch That Teardrop on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC2

Canadian soul queen Tanika Charles release the new single "Love Fool".

Produced by Slakah the Beatchild (BBE records), well-know for his work with the Hip Hop superstar Drake, "Love Fool" is Tanika Charles' new single and is taken from her heavily acclaimed debut album "Soul Run". The super soulful new single is built around a funky bass line in which Tanika showcases her impressive vocal skills and her boundless energy.

With roots in Trinidad & Tobago, Edmonton raised Miss Charles presents an immutable charm, at times endearingly abrasive and honest in her vulnerabilities. After the release of her debut LP "Soul Run" on Record Kicks, Tanika has been extensively touring in Canada and in Europe, playing some of the most important venues and festivals such as the "Trans Musicales" in Rennes and the "Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul" in Birmingham. In a few short years, Tanika has transformed from an emerging solo artist to a commanding performer and bandleader, a staple in the Canadian soul scene described as the "Coolest thing happened in Canada since Drake" (Uncut) and a "refreshing burst of all the familiar flare and soul of Motown" (AftoPunk).

Soul Run

Love Fool

Tanika Charles - Love Fool

Pragma
Recorded live at CSO Pedro (Padova).
February 9th 2018

Fabio Rondanini - drums
Luca Cavina - Bass
Massimo Martellotta - Synth + Guitars
Enrico Gabrielli - Keys + Sax + Flute
Sebastiano De Gennaro - Vibraphone + Percussions + SFX
Beppe Scardino - Baritone Sax + Bass Clarinet

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Recorded live at Locomotiv Club (Bologna).
February 10th 2018

Fabio Rondanini - drums
Luca Cavina - Bass
Massimo Martellotta - Synth + Guitars
Enrico Gabrielli - Keys + Sax + Flute
Sebastiano De Gennaro - Vibraphone + Percussions + SFX
Beppe Scardino - Baritone Sax + Bass Clarinet

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Recorded live at OFFicine Sonore (Catanzaro Lido).
February 18th 2018

Fabio Rondanini - drums
Luca Cavina - Bass
Massimo Martellotta - Synth + Guitars
Enrico Gabrielli - Keys + Sax + Flute
Sebastiano De Gennaro - Vibraphone + Percussions + SFX
Beppe Scardino - Baritone Sax + Bass Clarinet

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Recorded live at Monk(Roma).
February 23rd 2018

Fabio Rondanini - drums
Luca Cavina - Bass
Massimo Martellotta - Synth + Guitars
Enrico Gabrielli - Keys + Sax + Flute
Sebastiano De Gennaro - Vibraphone + Percussions + SFX
Beppe Scardino - Baritone Sax + Bass Clarinet
Federico - Trombone
Mirco - Trumpet
Roberto Izzo - Violin
Angelo Maria Santisi - Cello

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Recorded live at Flog (Florence).
February 24th 2018

Fabio Rondanini - drums
Luca Cavina - Bass
Massimo Martellotta - Synth + Guitars
Enrico Gabrielli - Keys + Sax + Flute
Sebastiano De Gennaro - Vibraphone + Percussions + SFX
Beppe Scardino - Baritone Sax + Bass Clarinet
Federico - Trombone
Mirco - Trumpet
Roberto Izzo - Violin
Angelo Maria Santisi - Cello

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The Mighty Craig Charles Playing our little monster ons his Funk & Soul show:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b01hz2dy

Craig Charles playing Little Hurricane 2012-05-19

Craig Charles plays Mr. Confuse "Boogie Down featuring Benjie" on his show on BBC6 and reads the liner notes he had written for the album "Do You Realize"! 

Liner notes of Craig Charles from the Mr. Confuse album "Do You Realize":

     It has been a while since I have heard what Mr Confuse has been up to, but the time has obviously not been wasted, this is simply a marvellous follow up to what was already a cracking debut set in the shape of “Feel The Fire”.

    I have to say that what I really admire about this set is how much he has moved away from the sample driven jams that were the trademark of his debut set and into songwriting proper. Given that and his perfect ear for a groove and his seemingly insatiable thirst for influences from across the globe from The Balkans to Asia to Memphis, this album was always going to promise a lot and it certainly delivers.

    And above all this is a labour of love. You do not undertake the Herculean task of assembling 23 musicians together unless you have a clear vision and belief in your sound and that is evident in every single track on the album. The sound is HUGE and very very addictive!

Special mention has to go to his reworking of the Man Parrish electro anthem “Boogie Down (Bronx)”. It takes a man of real vision and courage to take this well-loved tune down Nigeria-way and transform into an Afro-Funk monster. If you liked his version of “Planet Rock” when he was part of the Breakout crew then you are in for a real treat, because this is massive.

Congratulations Mr Confuse, once again you have stepped up to the challenge of finding your own path and passed with flying colours."

Craig Charles,
The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show, BBC 6 Music
http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/


Mr. Confuse - Boogie Down played @ The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show - 09.06.2012

The new soulful sound of Chicago.

Record Kicks pres. “Think I’m Falling in Love”, the new single by the Chicago Soul outfit The Devonns, which will be released digitally worldwide Friday the 14th of September. This is the second single from the band, which is now working in the studio with Brian Wilsons’ Paul Von Mertens (Mavis Staples, Paul McCartney) on their debut LP.

Following the success of the debut single “Come Back”, “Think I’m Falling in Love” is an uplifting soulful track heavily inspired by the sound of The Impressions and Leroy Hutson. Recorded at Kingsize Sound Labs in Chicago, the song relies on the band’s steady groove and it is enriched by the strings’ and the horns’ arrangements. According to the band-leader Mathew Ajjarapu, "The song actually came to me pretty quickly; I was driving to work one day and suddenly the entire guitar lead riff popped into my head, along with the bass line and chords. I instantly knew it was kind of special".

Started in 2016 by the singer and songwriter Mathew Ajjarapu who, after he dropped out of med school found himself drawn over and over to underground soul hits becoming hooked on the grooves and impeccable production and arranging values, The Devonns see the rhythm duty entrusted to Khalyle Hagood (bass) and Khori Wilson (drums), while Cam Cunningham is on the guitar.

Think I'm Falling In Love

The Devonns - Think I'm Falling In Love

Record Kicks pres. "Travelers, Exlplorers" the brand new single by legendary Italian cinematic funk combo Calibro 35, out on 12th October in digital download and streaming and on a ltd edition 45 vinyl on November 09.

"Travelers, Explorers" is a new epic journey into Calibro 35's world, a sung revisitation of the Morricone-inspired tune "Travelers" that closes Calibro 35's latest LP "DECADE". In "Travelers, Explores", the Italian combo gets lost in deep space with thewhispered voice of Elisa Zoot, who guides the band into this journeymade ofstrings, brass, synth textures and vibraphone.

CALIBRO 35 enjoys a worldwide reputation as one of the coolest independent band around. They have been sampled by Dr. Dre on his Compton album, Jay-Z Love Child & Damon Albarn, they shared stages with the likes of Roy Ayers, Sun Ra Arkestra, Sharon Jones, Thundercat, Headhunters and as unique musicians they've collaborated with, amongst others PJ Harvey, Mike Patton, John Parish and Stewart Copeland and Nic Cester (The Jet). Described by Rolling Stone magazine's as the most fascinating, retro-maniac and genuine thing, that happened to Italy in the last years, Calibro 35 now count on a number of aficionados worldwide which includes VIP's fans such as Dj Food (Ninja Tune), Mr Scruff and Huey Morgan (Fun Lovin' Criminals) among others.

Travelers, Explorer feat. Elisa Zoot

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Calibro 35 - Travelers, Explorers feat. Elisa Zoot

Corduroy - Blackmail (Calibro35 Remix)

Baguettes feat. Gunna (prod. ALau & Tony Seltzer)

Kicking off the show in fine style...even had Craig singing along...

Now available also on Bandcamp here:

http://mrbird.bandcamp.com/track/salthill-sugar

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Mr Bird on Craig Charles F&SS Show Jan 2013

The single 'Heartbreaker' taken from our debut EP getting some air time love from 6 Music's Craig Charles. 

Special thanks to Craig, Rob Da Bank and everyone else who has supported the EP. 

Craig Charles Soul & Funk Show 26:02:13

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The BlueBeaters - Catch That Teardrop on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC2

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