Snarky Puppy.

[M-N-Y]

Wondered if any of you had come across this band. They're like a funk big band, quite outstanding musicians. For those of you who think they might like to check them out have a look at this, and keep an eye on the drummer towards the end.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UDYwWqBnd8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UDYwWqBnd8[/url]


Hope you enjoy watching and listening.

Cheers,

Mark.

[fingerz]

Yes support these guys, they are sick players and the bass player runs it so it's for a good cause ; ) !

Great to see them getting recognition

[M-N-Y]

I understand they might be coming to the UK next year. If so I'll be there. Awesome!!

[JamieBenzies]

Yeah these guys are badass. The tune Skate U is my favourite one, the organ solo in it makes me go crazy.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RluNrXjP3zY[/media]

[M-N-Y]

Great post Jamie,what a top piece of music. These guys are a revelation and they all seem so into the music.

Thanks,

Mark.

[Huw Foster]

That album is incredible. All the more so for being recorded live!

[Austin7]

I met their bassist years ago when they were still in Texas. That had to do with a coincidence more than anything else. He did seem like an interesting guy, though. Snarky Puppy has steadily achieved more prominence through the years. I have a feeling that will continue.

[JPrice]

Snarky visited my college in trio form earlier this year (drums, bass and keys), and they were awesome! Then we all went to the pub.

[M-N-Y]

I bet that was great fun. I think they would sound very different in that context. I must admit part of the charm for me is hearing so many musicians groove strongly and knit together so well. Can't wait to hear the new music they're recording shortly.

[risingson]

They are tight, and they make a great sound as well. Their bass player and MD Michael League is a bit of a monster player. All the band are based in Brooklyn NY now, living the dream.

[TRBboy]

OH MY GOD! These guys are friggin amazing!

Thanks for the tip-off!

[Chris Horton]

Thanks for posting this , I really enjoyed this video.

The band are tighter than a duck's butt

[stonecoldbass]

Yeah I'm a massive fan of them too. For me it's incredible how tightly orchestrated it all is but never sounds cluttered. And just huuuge grooves. Makes me smile

[M-N-Y]

Thanks for the positive response chaps. Please spread the word, this band deserves our support. I hear they might be over in the UK next year. I'll keep you all posted.

Cheers,

Mark.

[TRBboy]

Just thought I would warn everyone that I downloaded the Tell Your Friends from Amazon, but the first track "whitecap" is only 1:29 long instead of 8:28! It just cuts off mid-groove! It wasn't even a ballsup with the download, I looked afterwards and they advertise it as 1:29 on the track listing! I would love to complain, but it seems you can only do so if your complaint fits into one of the pre-determined categories.....

[M-N-Y]

Yeah happened to me too. I just downloaded the single track from I tunes although it did cost me an extra 99p.

[Huw Foster]

The spotify version has the same issue with track 1.

[stonecoldbass]

I recommend buying the CD from the record company website, ropeadope records. Not only do you get a lovely, Hi Fidelity CD for your cash, but you get a DVD with the making of on it and for $5 you get a cool ass T shirt! Sometimes old school is new school...or something
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[Austin7]

[quote name='stonecoldbass' timestamp='1324251571' post='1472334']
I recommend buying the CD from the record company website, ropeadope records. Not only do you get a lovely, Hi Fidelity CD for your cash, but you get a DVD with the making of on it and for $5 you get a cool ass T shirt! Sometimes old school is new school...or something
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Sometimes old school is better, period.