10. They agree with the Bible which says Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve.
9. None of the band members are gay or can even put a matching outfit together.
8. In Oakland when Homies get out of the penitentiary they usually go back to girls.
7. Someone would have to quit and get a straight job so they can have medical benefits.
6. They would accidentally murder their pets by being on the road so long.
5. If one got fired from the band, the other would mess up songs on purpose.
4. If they look uncomfortable dancing side by side could you imagine face to face?
3. They would rather find someone with money.
2. Don’t want to be honor bound to donate vital organs.
1. Being on the road with ten dudes is worse than being married.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tower of Power 40th Photos-August 13th San Mateo Ca.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
TOP TEN things Mingo Fishtrap does when they play Seattle by Al Carlos
10. Go to Pikes market and squeeze local melons.
9. Take the underground tour to see if they can find deadbeat Dad musician friends from Texas.
8. Explain to bus boys its “Mingo”, not “Gringo” Fishtrap.
7. Go to the world’s first Starbucks and thank them for keeping them touring all these years.
6. Explain to the former rock players that the Needle is not literally from Space.
5. Try not to wear pointy cowboy boots while walking down steep hills.
4. Go to Seahawk Games in Dallas Cowboys gear and start fights.
3. Visit Woodland park zoo, and trap fish.
2. Visit Dr, Funk for yearly alcohol performance tolerance aptitude tests.
1. Stop by Oakland on the way over from Austin to pick up some Everett and Jones BBQ.
9. Take the underground tour to see if they can find deadbeat Dad musician friends from Texas.
8. Explain to bus boys its “Mingo”, not “Gringo” Fishtrap.
7. Go to the world’s first Starbucks and thank them for keeping them touring all these years.
6. Explain to the former rock players that the Needle is not literally from Space.
5. Try not to wear pointy cowboy boots while walking down steep hills.
4. Go to Seahawk Games in Dallas Cowboys gear and start fights.
3. Visit Woodland park zoo, and trap fish.
2. Visit Dr, Funk for yearly alcohol performance tolerance aptitude tests.
1. Stop by Oakland on the way over from Austin to pick up some Everett and Jones BBQ.
Mingo Fishtrap and Doctor FunK Together in Concert
DOCTORFUNK and MINGO FISHTRAP TOGETHER IN CONCERT! DoctorfunK and Mingo Fishtrap are appearing together in a split bill for those in the Pacific Northwest. Shows are scheduled for August 22 in Seattle, Washingon at the Highway 99 Club, and August 23 in Tacoma at JazzBones.Check out the DoctorfunK website or Mingo Fishtrap website for more show details and pick up your DoctorfunK and Mingo Fishtrap CDs and DVDs at www.strokeland.com.
If your in the area don't miss this event. This is a major throwdown of Oakland Style Soul Music.
If your in the area don't miss this event. This is a major throwdown of Oakland Style Soul Music.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Jerry Wexler Dies at 91
Legendary producer Jerry Wexler, who invented the term "rhythm and blues" while helping shape the careers of stars such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, has died aged 91, reports said Friday.
Rolling Stone magazine reported on its website that Wexler, who ran Atlantic Records with Ahmet Ertegun from 1953 to 1975, died at his home in Florida.
During 22 years with Atlantic, Wexler worked with some of the music world's biggest names, including Charles, Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Willie Nelson, Cher, Dusty Springfield and Bob Dylan.
"Because of him, we use the term 'rhythm and blues' and we hail Ray Charles as 'Genius' and Aretha Franklin as 'Queen,'" Rolling Stone commented.
Wexler, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, was born in New York in 1917 and served in the Navy during World War II.
After serving in the military he joined Billboard Magazine as a journalist, where he famously coined the term "rhythm and blues" before joining Atlantic as a partner in 1953.
At Atlantic he presided over a golden age of music, overseeing classic recordings by the likes of soul legend Charles, the Drifters and Ruth Brown.
In the 1960s, notable collaborations included Springfield's "Dusty in Memphis" album, and later he and Ertegun signed Led Zeppelin to Atlantic.
After leaving Atlantic in 1975, Wexler joined Warner Bros Records, where he worked with Dylan on the album "Slow Train Coming."
Rolling Stone magazine reported on its website that Wexler, who ran Atlantic Records with Ahmet Ertegun from 1953 to 1975, died at his home in Florida.
During 22 years with Atlantic, Wexler worked with some of the music world's biggest names, including Charles, Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Willie Nelson, Cher, Dusty Springfield and Bob Dylan.
"Because of him, we use the term 'rhythm and blues' and we hail Ray Charles as 'Genius' and Aretha Franklin as 'Queen,'" Rolling Stone commented.
Wexler, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, was born in New York in 1917 and served in the Navy during World War II.
After serving in the military he joined Billboard Magazine as a journalist, where he famously coined the term "rhythm and blues" before joining Atlantic as a partner in 1953.
At Atlantic he presided over a golden age of music, overseeing classic recordings by the likes of soul legend Charles, the Drifters and Ruth Brown.
In the 1960s, notable collaborations included Springfield's "Dusty in Memphis" album, and later he and Ertegun signed Led Zeppelin to Atlantic.
After leaving Atlantic in 1975, Wexler joined Warner Bros Records, where he worked with Dylan on the album "Slow Train Coming."
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Al Carlos Hernandez'-TOP Ten countdowns
Ok, here is what we are hoping will the the first of many...Al Carlos Hernandez' top ten lists will be appearing here at SoulRadioOnline.com. So here we go...
TOP Ten reasons TOP has been on the road for 40 Years:
10.William Morris agency always forgets where they played last.
9. Fans are scattered though out the globe in witness protection programs.
8. The Hebrews wandered in the desert for 40 years, Emilio is a huge Moses fan.
7. Since they don’t get the radio airplay they deserve they have to serve it up live.
6. If band members stay home for more than a week they start messing with the neighbors.
5. They will soon have enough frequent flier miles to take their families to Pluto.
4. They keep getting new fans who want to see them live, while the older fans go back to prison where they belong.
3. Every time they are introduced being from Oakland the hotel evicts them.
2. People plan and look forward to seeing them once a year like in-laws.
1. They are relentless in their quest to find a cure for Honky pox.
(Congratulations Fellas on your 40th you have enriched my life)- Al Carlos
TOP Ten reasons TOP has been on the road for 40 Years:
10.William Morris agency always forgets where they played last.
9. Fans are scattered though out the globe in witness protection programs.
8. The Hebrews wandered in the desert for 40 years, Emilio is a huge Moses fan.
7. Since they don’t get the radio airplay they deserve they have to serve it up live.
6. If band members stay home for more than a week they start messing with the neighbors.
5. They will soon have enough frequent flier miles to take their families to Pluto.
4. They keep getting new fans who want to see them live, while the older fans go back to prison where they belong.
3. Every time they are introduced being from Oakland the hotel evicts them.
2. People plan and look forward to seeing them once a year like in-laws.
1. They are relentless in their quest to find a cure for Honky pox.
(Congratulations Fellas on your 40th you have enriched my life)- Al Carlos
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