Dumpstaphunk Band Profile: Oct 25, 2008
We re influenced by a lot of different types of funk music, Ivan said, adding while he loves the tradition of New Orleans funk and loves playing it, bands like Sly and the Family Stone, Parliament and Funkadelic are also major influences in their sound. Dumsptaphunk is the best funk band from New Orleans right now. (WWLTV.com, LA)
New Snoop Dogg CD Continues His Dow... Oct 12, 2008
To complement that voice, Dre' created a series of irrestible beats that echoed the party vibes of seventies funk bands such as Parliament (at a time when most East Coast rap groups seemed content with James Brown samples). The future looked boundless for the rapper, who eventually shortened his moniker to Snoop Dogg. (Suite101.com)
Giving up the funk Sep 14, 2008
HAMPTON, N.H. - The irrepressible George Clinton, the anything-goes ringleader of the long-running psychedelic soul circus known as Parliament-Funkadelic, likes to paint when he's not making music ... Clinton's parallel groups of the 1970s, Parliament and Funkadelic, produced such colorful funk stalwarts as Bootsy Collins and Bernie Worrell and provided freewheeling haven for on-again, off-again James Brown refugees such as Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker. (Boston Globe)
Amy Winehouse booed at Bestival Sep 9, 2008
Now George Clinton and Parliament THAT is show and a half. George in a black cloak, two pimps, an old man in a nappy (yes, seriously), roller girl and every other word ending in funk. (NME.com)
Cool 4 School Aug 2, 2008
Try: P-Funk (a k a Parliament or Funkadelic) ... They weren't the first to do this, though; George Clinton led the way in the '70s with the spacey and hilarious jams of Parliament and the funk-rock awesomeness of Funkadelic. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The National Urban League Presents A "Get, Grow and Go" Empowerment Experience at its Annual Conference in Orlando Jul 16, 2008
The entertainment continues as the National Urban League hosts its First Friday Funk Night event with a special performance by George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. For family-friendly fun, conference registrants can also obtain discounted Disney tickets to take advantage of Orlandos exciting attractions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gary Allan, Los Lobos, George Clinton to headline Independence Day Festival concerts Jun 5, 2008
The lineup on Friday, July 4, will include East Los Angeles rock band Los Lobos, JJ Grey and Mofro, and George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. Each night of concerts will begin at 5 p.m., and there will be fireworks each night at about 10:30 p.m.. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Old is the new new Jun 3, 2008
For "Jim," Lidell left his bedroom studio to work with Justin Stanley (Beck, the Vines) in LA. Vibrant album opener "Another Day" places Lidell alongside renowned crooners such as Stevie Wonder, while "Out of My System" channels the funk strut of late-'60s Aretha Franklin, and "All I Wanna Do" is an old-school slow jam in the vein of "You Send Me." According to Lidell, "Hurricane," which features backing vocals from electro diva Peaches, takes up the hillbilly funk sound once thrown down by... (Boston Globe)
Events listings May 18, 2008
George Clinton, Parliament/Funkadelic ... 7/10: George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. (Boston Globe)
The dimming of Juneau's marquee lights May 2, 2008
" Name: Elgin Fremlin Age: 30 Occupation: Bartender Performance: George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic Justification: "Because who wouldn't want to see the Parliament. It's the P Funk. (Juneau Empire)
The playlist Apr 15, 2008
German experimental rock scared the shit out of me. Following the release of his slightly bonkers debut album Multiply in 2005, 'restless sonic scientist' Jamie Lidell is back with a new LP. He explains which essential albums influenced his own brand of soul-tinged electronica. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Musical mlange Mar 4, 2008
Besides Connick Jr, other headline acts include Canadian indie super group Broken Social Scene; the larger-than-life President of Funk George Clinton and his legendary funk outfits Parliament and Funkadelic; eclectic hip-hop collective The Roots; Norwegian folk-pop singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche; British jazz icon and TV host Jools Holland and his rhythm and blues orchestra; Al McKay, the man responsible for all the timeless hits of Rp Earth, Wind and Fire; and Icelandic electronica duo Mum.... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hebrew rap group, from the Holy Land to BAR Feb 23, 2008
Theyre funky like Parliament, socially critical like Springsteen, and as deft with rhymes and rhythms as Dr. Dre or Jay-Z. Theyre a hip-hop group that will break into a ten-minute funk jam or a John Bonham-esque drum solo just as soon as play another song. The blend of politically-savvy lyrics and highly danceable beats means that in Israel, HaDag Nachash shows are filled to the rafters with fans who know every line of every album by heart. (Yale Herald, CT)
A hit job on McCain? Feb 22, 2008
Parliament Funkadelic. But hey its gonna be ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE as soon as Obama gets in office. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Weekend Calendar Feb 22, 2008
GEORGE CLINTON: The head of Parliament brings the funk to Brooklyn Tuesday at 8 p.m. 261 Driggs Ave.; (718) 387-0505. GIPSY KINGS: Busy guitars and tango/flamenco beats get. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Pop Quiz: Maceo Parker Feb 17, 2008
Q: After playing with Brown, you went to work with George Clinton and Parliament ... Q: What was the Parliament tour bus like. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Maceo Parker at the Belly Up: True to his 'roots,' true to his 'grooves' Feb 15, 2008
Part of what makes Roots & Grooves such a compelling album is Parker's remarkable connection with powerhouse drummer Dennis Chambers, a dynamic musician who first gained fame right out of high school in 1978 with George Clinton's Parliament and Funkadelic (where he met Parker), followed by a stint in the blazing fusion combo co-led by tenor saxophonists Michael Brecker and Bob Berg. For Parker, sharing a telepathic link with a drummer is nothing new. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
These days it's all about Maceo Feb 14, 2008
Outside of a stint in the Army in the mid-'60s, Parker has been playing his brand of funk ever since ---- with Brown through the early '70s, then on his own and in stints with George Clinton's various incarnations of Funkadelic and Parliament. But he said the past few years have been among the most rewarding of his career. (North County Times)
2/13: George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic Feb 11, 2008
George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic ... 5, 2008 12:00 AM The eccentric George Clinton is joined by his two bands, Parliament and Funkadelic, for one super-fly show ... Clinton, who coined the genre known as P-Funk, began his journey in 1956 with the doo-wop group the Parliaments. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Berlusconi Leads Polls for April Vote Feb 6, 2008
Following yet another government crisis and Senate President Franco Marini's failed, five-day attempt to establish a temporary ruling coalition to usher in much-needed electoral reform the Italian Parliament is expected to be dissolved on Wednesday, and national elections scheduled in April. Though his allies have insisted for the past two years that it's time for new leadership on the Italian center-right, Berlusconi will again be its candidate, for the fifth time in 14 years (with two wins,... (Time.com)
Viking Band brings even more excitement to WWU athletic events Jan 26, 2008
Along with Western's fight song and the Star-Spangled Banner, the band's set list during games includes as many as 30 covers, including Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" as well as "Tear The Roof Off The Sucker" by the funk band Parliament. "We try to play songs that rock," Scherr said. (Wwuvikings.com)
NEW Bonner's Blog Entry Jan 15, 2008
He then commented on the silent reaction of the crowd referring to us as the "British Parliament." The band member's brother who was sitting next to me responded to this comment by whistling and clapping. Conan then told him to "shut up!" and there was an uncomfortable silence (during the broadcast of the show they dubbed in laughter after Conan said "shut up"). (Umassathletics.com)
World Climate Protests Begin Dec 9, 2007
Christmas markets throughout Germany were switching off the lights, and British cyclists pedaled into Parliament Square in London ... In London, demonstrators braved the cold, rainy December weather to descend on Parliament Square, wielding signs marked: "There is no Planet B." Bikers circled the square earlier in the morning to protest the city's traffic and its effect on global warming, organizers said. (Time.com)
Revolutionary artists in theater, film, music, conceptual art to demonstrate how ‘ARTSPEAKS’ Dec 7, 2007
One of his best-known recent works is a piece from 2000 that the German Parliament commissioned and which is permanently installed in the open-air courtyard of the Reichstag. Much of Haacke s work has examined systems and processes. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Rivals left to slug it out among themselves Nov 27, 2007
Mr Turnbull's stiffest challenge will come from Brendan Nelson, who was at pains yesterday to point out he has served in Parliament for a lot longer. "I think it is important at this stage in particular that we have the right balance of experience, but also vision and energy for our future and that we build on our past as we look to the future.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Scene: Where can you find weekly zen? Sep 6, 2007
The season goes out not with a whimper, but with a funky bang, courtesy of George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic on Sept. 8 at Redhook and some sweet songs a la folkie Patty Larkin, and with some hot dance music from Tiempo Libre. At the pubs and clubs it's good times as usual. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Sex and the middle-aged man Jul 5, 2007
Supplemax came to the attention of the NSW Parliament in October, when the Shooters Party MP Robert Brown questioned its newspaper advertisements about a "brand new daily treatment program" that could "revolutionise life" for "thousands suffering health problems associated with low levels of the male hormone, testosterone". Members of the Opposition benches were heard to giggle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A FUNK QUEEN STEPS OUT OF THE SHADOWS May 19, 2007
" A decade later, Prince and Madonna would conquer the pop charts with Davis-esque sexuality. For her next album, 1974's "They Say I'm Different," she assumed complete control. She assembled her own band, wrote the music, produced the album and crafted her image. Her sound became bluesier, edgier and even less compromising. Hip-hop fans now consider the rippling riffs of "Shoo-B-Doop and Cop Him" breakbeat gold. Looking like an intergalactic funkstress on the album cover, her only peers on... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Always bad news May 16, 2007
In a letter to the editor someone suggested that our troops should be able to take two months off along with the Iraqi Parliament ... If we are stupid enough to ever leave Iraq, then they will hang every member of the elected parliament shortly afterwards ... Hannity/Rush has never ever once admitted that the Iraqi Parliament is mostly Shia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Scene: Novakaine, married singles and the beer garden May 10, 2007
The band describes itself as "James Brown and Parliament Funkadelic performing live with Prince" and "nothing more than pure excitement.". The band consists of bassist and vocalist Berns Cote; guitarist and vocalist Jeremy Grob; synthesizer and keyboardist Eric Strathmeyer; drummer Ashley Rowe and band newbie, guitarist Aaron Johnson. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hotel Adlon, Berlin Apr 26, 2007
If it werent for the relocation of parliament, the. Posted by NeilCockburn Feb 8 2007. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Brecker trumpets love of jazz in tribute to his brother Apr 21, 2007
Starting with James Brown and Parliament, there was a cross-fertilization; all the bebop guys playing funk. " Playing is more fun than ever If he's not crossing over into pop, Brecker is still playing jazz and plenty of it. In addition to the Rollins show, his schedule in coming weeks includes tour stops in Switzerland, Hawaii and Reno, Nev. Behind him, backing bands range from smaller units featuring icons such as Bill Evans to the University of South Florida's Surge big band, which will... (Orlando Sentinel)
Clinton endures by staying open to new ways of doing things Mar 15, 2007
George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic When: 9 p.m. March 15 Where: Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach Tickets: 38- 40 Info: (858) 481-8140 Web: www ... Why is George Clinton, he of Parliament and Funkadelic fame, still a popular draw on the college music circuit when contemporaries like the Ohio Players, the Commodores and Earth Wind are relegated to the oldies tours ... "Perhaps because of his open-minded attitude toward new developments in both technology and music, Clinton... (North County Times)
1st Kuwaiti woman MP sworn in Feb 4, 2007
Islamist and conservative politicians shouted in protest as Massouma al-Mubarak, Kuwait's first woman member of parliament, was sworn in on Monday ... Massouma al-Mubarak after taking the oath of office in the Kuwait Parliament, Monday, June 20 ... "It's a great day for Kuwaiti women who have struggled and persevered persistently to gain their full political rights," Mubarak, 57, told parliament after being sworn in. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
