Put This In Your iPod and Smoke It

Alright y'all. This is the real deal. I've started recording the killer soul-funk band The Higher Hands each and every Thursday night.* You can grab the complete shows on archive.org, but I'll also be mixing a 35-45 minute highlight mix each week and posting it on soundbetter.net. This gives me a chance to hand pick my favorite moments from each night while also showcasing the band's diversity from week to week. I'm planning on keeping it interesting and changing up the setlist just as the band does regularly. The first 2 are done (4-10-2008 and 4-17-2008) and they smoke! Don't fake on this. Download the mixes, get hyped, and then go grab the whole show. And if you're in the MD/DC/VA area don't sleep on the live show either. Every Thursday at Armadillo's in Annapolis. "It's funky. It's free. It's the place to be."® No bullshit. These cats are serious.



Higher Hands Highlights 4-10-2008 - "Angels of God"


Higher Hands Highlights 4-17-2008 - "Introducing Ben Bays"




Q: "What the hell is Angels of God?"

A: Each week I'll give the mix a name that fits the evening. Unless you attended the show it may not be apparent the relevance of the title. In the instances above, after the first song on 4-10 someone from the crowd yelled out "You guys are Angels of God, Man!" Don't hear that every day at shows. 4-17 has an alternate title of "1,2,3,4...", which you'll understand if you hear the entire show. This mix, however, showcases what a killer night Ben Bays had on percussion. Enjoy.


* Unfortunately, I will not be able to record the next 2 weeks for circumstances outside of my control. (Game 3 Wiz-Cavs and Jazzfest!)
Recordings and mixes to resume May 8.

® "It's funky. It's free. It's the place to be." is a registered trademark of The Higher Hands (or at least it could be.)