I remember the t-shirt: "The University of Chicago is funnier than you think," a reference to the breadth of sexuality on campus. And at the Lascivious Costume Ball, spring '76, I heard rhythm and soul bands sprung from that neighborhood context who completely changed my concept of how sweet and tightly alive music could be. That and hearing Solti conducting Bartok's MUSIC FOR PERCUSSION, STRINGS AND CELESTE a couple years later: two experiences hearing music fully embodied by the performers.
Hell yeah, I used to surreptitiously listen to The Midnight Special under the covers with my radio that could dial in TV stations. Also, you remember when I dragged you, Linda and Mom to James Brown at Summerfest sometime in the late '70s?
Hey Rick! Fellow Friedman Funkster here! Your cousin and I celebrate the advent of every weekend (a kind of shabbat?) by listening to Funky Friday from 4-7pm Eastern on WXPN, noncommercial, listener supported radio from Philly and it is right up your alley. There's an app to stream the show. We're headed to New Orleans Jazz Fest next week with an all-Friedman krewe. Wanna join the ever-expanding krewe next year??
I remember the t-shirt: "The University of Chicago is funnier than you think," a reference to the breadth of sexuality on campus. And at the Lascivious Costume Ball, spring '76, I heard rhythm and soul bands sprung from that neighborhood context who completely changed my concept of how sweet and tightly alive music could be. That and hearing Solti conducting Bartok's MUSIC FOR PERCUSSION, STRINGS AND CELESTE a couple years later: two experiences hearing music fully embodied by the performers.
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Hell yeah, I used to surreptitiously listen to The Midnight Special under the covers with my radio that could dial in TV stations. Also, you remember when I dragged you, Linda and Mom to James Brown at Summerfest sometime in the late '70s?
Yes! I thought it was weird. Two people always coming out to take off and put on his cape...
Hey Rick! Fellow Friedman Funkster here! Your cousin and I celebrate the advent of every weekend (a kind of shabbat?) by listening to Funky Friday from 4-7pm Eastern on WXPN, noncommercial, listener supported radio from Philly and it is right up your alley. There's an app to stream the show. We're headed to New Orleans Jazz Fest next week with an all-Friedman krewe. Wanna join the ever-expanding krewe next year??
YES!!!!! Dates?
Always last weekend in April & first weekend in May. Will reach out!!!