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DIRTY BOTTOM: Doc Ramone and Corduroy Kid Present:
Funk / Neo-soul / Reggae

""Dirty funk, full of bottom-shaking grooves.""

Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada

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   DIRTY BOTTOM: Doc Ramone and Corduroy Kid Present:: General Info
Member Since4/26/2007
Band Websiteoldsofamusic.com/dirtybottom
Band MembersShawn Hall: Bass, harmonica, keyboards and vocals .

Langston Raymond: Guitar, trumpet, keyboards and vocals .

Brennan Saul: Drums and percussion .

Guest artists galore, no two live shows feature the exact same line-up! .

InfluencesSonny and Terry, Stax Records, Studio One, Lee Morgan, John Scofield, 70’s Musicals, Mel Lewis, Dave Weckel, Big Bands, Dave Douglas, MMW, Sly and Robbie, Tower Of Power, Sly Stone, Aston Family Man Barrett, Toots and The Maytals, Nas, The Roots, Jimmy Smith, John Korsrud, Ingrid Jensen

BUY DIRTY BOTTOM IN TORONTO @ Criminal Records 493 Queen Street West Slinky Music 442 Queen Street West Sonic Boom 512 Bloor Street West Soundscapes 572 College Street

VANCOUVER @ Zulu Records 1972 West 4th Red Cat Records 4307 Main Street Scratch Records 1036 Richards Street Highlife Records 1317 Commercial Drive

Sounds LikeAffordable luxury for your soul: Toots and the Maytals, Meters, Massive Attack, super skanky soul jazz
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelIndie





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   About DIRTY BOTTOM: Doc Ramone and Corduroy Kid Present:
Vancouver based Dirty Bottom is a collaboration of reggae, jazz and soul, born out of the diverse musical backgrounds (and widespread geographic histories) of Langston' Bella Coola Reggae' Raymond, Brennan 'Vancouver Jazz' Saul and Shawn 'Toronto Soul' Hall.

The trio names Al Green, Massive Attack, Sly Stone and the Meters as major influences. Langston Raymond includes '70s musicals on his list (his favourite being 'All That Jazz'), Shawn Hall lists the entire Stax label catalogue and Brennan Saul—the only band member without an alias—cites jazz drummers Mel Lewis, Gene Krupa and Stevie Wonder as inspirations..

This diversity is the backbone of their unique sound. Shawn Hall is a Peace Corps kid who grew up in Toronto. The multiculturalism of his neighbourhood exposed him to a wide range of world and ethnic music..

Langston Raymond was born in Jamaica and raised in the tiny BC coastal valley of Bella Coola. Even in the wilds of BC, Langston grew up on diet of reggae..

Brennan Saul attended North Texas State and graduated with a diploma in Jazz Studies. After graduation, he toured Asia and North America with several jazz combos before forming Dirty Bottom with Hall and Raymond..

The self titled 'Dirty Bottom' studio album dropped in October of 2007. The album immediately met with fantastic reviews across the board. From Victoria to New York, critics were raving. A tour to promote the album took the band all over Western Canada where their energetic live shows filled dance floors in every venue.

Latest news and touring info: Dirty Bottom will be a showcased performance at the world-renowned New Music West festival in Vancouver in the Spring of 2008. The band is currently fielding offers from festivals all over North America and will be updating their 2008 tour schedule as dates are confirmed..

Guest artists on the album and during live performances include:.

Poet Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm - lyric contributions.

Kilo Cee - DJ, Scratching, Strange sounds.

Serwan Yamolky - Oud (Middle Eastern Guitar).

Chad Makela - Baritone sax.

Edan Armstrong - Percussion.

Mike Ackhurst – Vocals, animated lyrics and stage antics.

Bianca Carli – Vocals, suggestive themes and performance art.

Laura Crema - Vocals, smoky stage-presence and jazz diva 'oomph'.

What the critics are saying:.

"Funky fusion heads digging on albums such as Guru's Jazzmatazz would do well to check out this mega-smooth, super-tight and tasty local crew. Shawn Hall, Langston Raymond and Brennon Saul lay down dynamite grooves while an assortment of singers, players and MC/DJ Kilo-Cee layer on the love for songs such as the Middle Eastern tinged "Feel" or spliffed-out "Beep-Beep." With no shortage of ideas, textures and styles, it just kills live." - Stuart Derdeyn – Vancouver Province.

"Vancouver band Dirty Bottom are working on their Bachelor's of funk, soon to be graduating with honours. Big, fat basslines and fluid, rolling beats make up the backbone of their incredibly tight, danceable, sexy sound. These guys are insanely funky.

The album plays like a live recording, but with impeccable levels and a few nice effects chucked in over the jam. It's raw, but it's not rough; smooth—with a capital "smoo. When you see them live, expect to dance—this is not chair music, it's dirty funk full of bottom-shaking grooves." —Matt J. Simmons – Monday Magazine.

The vibe is like King Tubby meets Blue Note at an East-Vancouver BBQ with celebrity chef James Brown. A template of call and response playfulness embodies their live show. - Global Rhythm Magazine.

Dirty Bottom is also available for weddings, bat-mitzvahs and funerals..

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Album Available in Toronto @

Criminal Records 493 Queen Street West

Slinky Music 442 Queen Street West

Sonic Boom 512 Bloor Street West

Soundscapes 572 College Street

Album Available in Vancouver@

Neptune Records Main St

Zulu Records 4th Ave

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DIRTY BOTTOM: Doc Ramone and Corduroy Kid Present:'s Friends Comments
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kechura





Aug 3 2008 6:47 PM

De La Soul in Cumberland at the big time out musicfest.
dirty bottom should so be there!
:: mesa verde ::





Jul 26 2008 1:46 PM

hello guys!
mesa verde on IBIZA GLOBAL RADIO
sunday 27/07/08
3:00 PM (Rome)


click here

IBIZA GLOBAL RADIO
charleskely





Jul 21 2008 5:13 PM

Thanks for your music
kechura





Jun 19 2008 2:25 PM

what's up doc? when we gonna get together and cover some breeders?
brock miller





Jun 7 2008 7:09 AM

loved the tunes guys ,the show was great at the fairview!! see you soon
Red





Jun 4 2008 12:03 AM

Thanks! Nice to see somebody who knows his f-holes. I chose cello ones specifically - I'm hardly built like a teeny violin!

Good times in the tattoo house!
Red





May 27 2008 6:38 PM

Thanks a lot! Yes, I believe we have jammed at Moose's, too - it's a fun night...I've had a tough time making time to come out of late, but I hope to come soon!

Speak soon,

Red
Five Alarm Funk





May 24 2008 12:33 AM

holy crap, didn't realize it was you guys, but you were totally spied on when you were gettin your photos taken in the park! suits on a swing? hell yeah! stay classy!
Five Alarm Funk





May 22 2008 6:12 AM

those grooves are SICK!!!!
we should try and cross paths at Shambala its gonna be a par-tay
Corduroy Kid





May 20 2008 9:07 PM

now that's what i'm talkin' bout...look how cool wes be in that photo...nuff said!!
next left





May 8 2008 11:48 PM

Thank you
pleased that your feeling the >> next left <<
stay tuned & have a great week
Dub Honey (Bass Player with DubCats)





May 1 2008 11:44 PM

Great tunes!
Thanks for linking.
I play bass with DubCats. Check us out and keep the Dubfire burning!
♥ Peace, Love & Harmony ♥
lioncat
Dub Honey (Bass Player with DubCats)





May 1 2008 11:44 PM

Great tunes!
Thanks for linking.
I play bass with DubCats. Check us out and keep the Dubfire burning!
♥ Peace, Love & Harmony ♥
lioncat
Leiah





May 1 2008 4:30 PM

twilight is reserved for OTHER things...wink...happy to hear from ya...greetings from the sun
McGEE HOMME





Apr 23 2008 1:02 PM

thank you for the add☆
hotttpizzza





Apr 23 2008 10:34 AM

whats going on there dirty bottom?? how is the music?? i wish i could come to van for a visit, i am missing it right now. kiss

cheryl
DJ BETTI FORDE





Apr 22 2008 11:01 PM

thanks for making my teeth so purdy today! licking all that vinyl sure can take it's toll...




Tina Jones Band





Apr 8 2008 10:15 PM

Great tunes folks.
Cheers! TJ
:: mesa verde ::





Apr 7 2008 12:09 PM

hey guys!!!!
How are we doing?!?!

keep up that funk!!!!!
Vintage Dub





Apr 5 2008 12:56 PM

Thanks for the support, stay in touch!
Much Love & appreciation!

ENJOY OUR LATEST SET! (FREE TO DOWNLOAD)

http://archive. subfm. com/RockawayfeatSunofSelah&KightHood31Mar08SubFM. mp3

Peace, blessings & Inity, always!

Vintage Dub
Emmett





Apr 5 2008 12:39 AM

'DB' ,thx for coming by,ur welcome anytime,Emmett.
Us3





Mar 25 2008 9:22 PM

Hey - thanx for the request!

Cheers

Geoff/Us3
:: mesa verde ::





Mar 20 2008 8:53 PM

wow guys!
that's really great!
thank you so much, we dig your tune as well!
love that funk!
absolutely elegant! ..great!
kechura





Feb 27 2008 8:53 PM

hello. i am sometimes a dentist's patient accepting friends! langston! funky funky. watch out for the god damn CIA!
shelley o'brien





Feb 14 2008 3:24 AM

excellent!
love it, thanks for finding me guys...

shelley
Combine the Victorious





Jan 22 2008 8:56 AM

Hi Shawn, how's the new year treating you so far?

Mark
HG Productions





Dec 24 2007 3:47 PM

Yo Dirty,
How's life in Van? It was a blast touring with you guys this summer. We'll have to do it again soon. Merry X-mas.
Hennessey





Dec 23 2007 2:31 AM

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Dane





Dec 18 2007 3:03 AM

Check it out!:)

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Dane





Dec 14 2007 12:31 AM

YOUR POSTER IS COMING SHORTLY;)
Garden of Ether





Dec 11 2007 3:12 AM

NOW THAT IS FUNKY!
Tamea Burd Photography





Dec 9 2007 1:26 PM

Thanks for the add. Any time you want photos taken of Dirty Bottoms, you just let me know...