Alright track jacket lovers — Funk Deli is instituting a new tradition. Wait for it…. wait for it….
Track Jacket Tuesdays!
That’s right Funk Deli patrons. We’ll be rolling out funky track jackets every Tuesday from here on out. So if you’ve got a case of the Mondays, there’s hope, cuz your just one day away from Track Jacket Tuesdays. If it’s already Tuesday, well then, it’s time to rejoice. You’ll have a new track jacket post to enjoy week in and week out.
Here’s are first entry for Track Jacket Tuesdays - the K-Swiss Skur Track Jacket.
Just look at this sweet funky track jacket. It’s got everything you’d want from a TJ — soulful colors, funky stripes and a contrast color rib neck. The K-Swiss Skur Track Jacket is available at K-Swiss.com for $70. They even have double extra larges for big kids who love funky clothes.
During the NBA All Star game in New Orleans on Sunday, Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash was talking trash about his Nike Trash Talk shoes. These funky shoes are the first pair of performance sneakers that Nike has manufactured using nothing but recycled waste. They’re stylish, game-ready and eco-friendly. Now when you lace up to hit the courts, you can do you part to save the planet.
The Nike Trash Talk shoes were modeled after Nash’s existing shoe — the Nike Zoom BB II Low. Nash is excited about the opportunity to get the word out about his new environmentally friendly b-ball kicks.
“Any opportunity to promote the environment and preserve our planet is a step in the right direction,” Nash said in a press release. “I’m very excited to be one of the first athletes to wear the Nike Trash Talk. I think people will love the shoe, and hopefully by wearing it I can inspire others to try it out as well.”
Way to look out for Mother Nature Steve. That’s how Canadian Santa Clara alums roll.
On Monday, DJ Blueprint put up a guest mix from DJ Smoove on his blog This Is Tomorrow. Anyone who likes funky breaks will enjoy the skilled mixing abilities and funky music selections that DJ Smoove put on display in this solid 35 minute mix.
We’ve really been enjoying this Cosmo Baker mix over the last few days. Cosmo Baker’s Feeling Good mix features a bunch of classic, mood-changing tracks. Here’s a look at the track list: Read the rest…
Here’s a taste of what you’ll get when you see Galactic jam out with Chali 2na at The Depot in Salt Lake City. This track is called “Think Back,” and it’s off Galactic’s new album From The Corner To The Block. This short, funky video clip is a live performance from Galactic and Chali 2na at Bonnaroo in 2007.
Utah needs more funk, and tonight, Salt Lake City is gonna get a heavy dose of funky music. Galactic, an intensely funky band from New Orleans and Chali 2na, the innovative rapper of Jurassic 5 fame will be performing tonight at The Depot in Salt Lake. Ohmega Watts, another versatile, funk-inspired rap artist, will also be in the mix. This show is guaranteed to be a foot-stompin’ good time.
Galactic is a band that’s loaded with talented musicians who can jam out funky licks for hours at a time. Galactic just released their sixth album From the Corner to the Block. It features contributions from many of hip hop’s most talented lyricists — artists like Chali 2na, Gift of Gab, Mr. Lif, Ladybug Mecca, Juvenile, Boots Riley and Lyrics Born.
The doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $22. The Depot is located on 400 West South Temple in Salt Lake City.
The Hard Sell Tour features innovative multimedia displays along with funky, 45-inch mixing journeys from DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist. If you wanna find out what you can expect at a Hard Sell Tour event, here’s a video that should get you fired up. This funky video introduction is from DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist’s performance at the Ogden Theater in Denver earlier this month.
Anyone who regularly digs through the Prelinger vault of ephemeral films at Archive.org will recognize the some imagery on display at DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist’s Hard Sell Tour performances. This intro is pure genius.
A few weeks back we put up a post about an early December Cut Chemist show at the Silent Movie Theatre in Hollywood. We bought tickets, got excited and then the show was canceled. Like many others, we were pretty bummed about missing out on the show, and we couldn’t wait until the next Cut Chemist show in L.A.
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist Bring The Hard Sell Tour to California
Well, the wait is over. The Hard Sell Tour featuring DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist is rolling through California this week. Here are the dates.
Feb 13, 2008
The Hard Sell - DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist @ Grand Ballroom - The Regency Center - San Francisco, CA
Feb 14, 2008
The Hard Sell - DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist @ House of Blues - Anaheim, CA
Feb 15, 2008
The Hard Sell w/ DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist @ Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA
If you want to see guaranteed superb funked-out 45-happy show, visit TicketMaster today. Tickets for the show at the Wiltern are $35.50. Kid Koala will be in the mix as well — how can you go wrong with that lineup?
The Hard Sell Tour will be making it’s way to Europe in March and April. Here’s a look at the European tour dates: Read the rest…
It doesn’t get any better than Brass Construction. Randy Muller’s group of OG funksters signed their first record deal in 1975. Their thumping synth-disco classic “Movin’” became a a huge hit in 1976. Their next hit was a track called “Ha Cha Cha (Funktion).” This Soul Train video shows off the infectious, got-to-get-down quality of the Brass Construction sound.
If you haven’t yet explored the depth and sweetness of Funk Deli’s all-time favorite band, here’s your chance to get a taste of what Brass Construction has to offer.
