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Music for parties and other special moments.
You know about the Excellent Gentlemen? We do. We are Excellent Gentlemen.
Featuring Global Anthems and Sweat Beats, we bring desire and resolution to
a table filled with far too much ass. Hope you like the ass.
If you’re a fan of smooth R ’n’ B, you won’t want to miss out on the lovely tunes created by the Excellent Gentlemen. Fans of Liv Warfield’s suave, sophisticated music will instantly fall under the Gentlemen's spell; it’s a slick, booty-shaking take on modern music that will have you shaking your proverbial money maker. -Portland Tribune
[FUNKY GOOD TIME] There's an element of pastiche to the Excellent Gentlemen, who don't so much recreate an era of R&B/funk history as pick and choose their favorite elements from throughout the decades. Brand new album Just Say Yes makes no sonic bones about that fact—even the strategically worn-looking album cover looks lost in time. The album's introduction features a spoken word rap over an early '70s funk-jazz instrumental, while talkbox-heavy tracks like "Freaky" and "Get Down, Baby" make use of production techniques generally associated with the '80s and early '90s. But from Parliament to D'Angelo, it's clear that the Excellent Gentlemen know their funk and soul histories. So even if the EGs occasionally come across as more Anthony Keidis or Jamiroquai than the group likely intends, genuinely soulful tracks like "You Gotta Believe" prove the band's heart to be in the right place. One would be hard-pressed to find a better produced contemporary Portland R&B album than Just Say Yes, and it's refreshing to hear a group take on funky R&B in a way that's both self-aware and totally sincere. -Willamette Week
Just listened to your new album, or should I say "sonically jerked off to it," and it's f**kin hot. -Q&E Boyz
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We Love You…
Excellent Gentlemen implores you to take a seat on the comfortable couch. Excellent Gentlemen would love for you to relax. Excellent Gentlemen invites you to listen to some Fresh Beats and Anthems. Excellent Gentlemen comments on the quality of the bumping bass and greasy guitar. Excellent Gentlemen wonders if you’re at all thirsty. Excellent Gentlemen pours some most refreshing libations. Excellent Gentlemen leans over and mumbles reassuringly into your collarbone. Excellent Gentlemen remarks on the taste of cinnamon upon your lips. Excellent Gentlemen is totally all about doing what needs to be done.
Growing up together in New York forged a bond between these musicians that is evident in their lock-tight pockets and seemingly telepathic stage interactions. From their roots in the East coast neo-soul and hip-hop communities, these friends have forged a signature sound that is steeped in vitality and celebration.
Excellent Gentlemen plays danceable, vocal soul r&b music. Think '70s block parties and the foundations of golden-age hip-hop records. Their music stands for positivity, love, happiness and getting sexy; this is definitely NOT the drudgery of mediocre Indie-Rock. Their adopted home of Portland, OR has welcomed with open arms the injection of real live dance party music played by real live musicians. On the strength of their incredible live show, the independently-run band has ignited an adoring fan base and has become the hot touring funk act in the Pacific Northwest.
Their debut album JUST SAY YES is on sale now at CD Baby.
The 3 song demo CD "Tiny Taste" is available for FREE at every Excellent Gentlemen show.
Thank you so much... My EP, A Moment to Break, is now available on iTunes and Amazon. You can also join my mailing list at www.jamielynnnoon.com-- I couldn't be more grateful for the love and support!
You guys were awesome last night! I had such a blast dancing to your Funk, and thanks for playing PYT, it's my favorite MJ song! Can't wait to catch you around town next time!
Yo Excellent Gentlemenasaurus. I just found out that we're related...and as a special family only present we've made a new song for you called "End of Days" (start doing backflips now). It's an epic instrumental opus to the moment when our ancient Dino relatives saw a large fiery object plummeting towards them. Please come to our page, give it a listen and let us know if it makes you feel like something catastrophic is gonna happen. If the song upsets you too much we will be holding several s support groups (read: comcerts) in the near future. Check our page for locations, dates and times.
Greetings, you Gentlemen of Excellence you. Hot of the press, new T-Shirt that I think you'll all enjoy, judging by the level of swank you appear to posses. It is titled "Vintage Strange" and if you have ever ventured into the lair of an older woman, I think you'll understand.
Hi Excellent Gentlemen! Just stopping by your page to see whats good! Keep me in mind if you need any high quality/low cost mastering. All the details and samples are on my page. Feel free to get in touch with any questions. Take care!
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, as we get ready for our monthlong tour of the Great Northwest! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Look for us in Washington, Oregon and California between October 15 and November 15, when our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
Veja Entrevista que dei para o Programa “Repertório Independente”, onde eu falo de minha carreira, minha história e apesar de estar bastante gripado, ainda canto algumas canções.
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WAX BROKER RIOT FRIDAY OCTOBER 2ND IT'S A BEAUTIFUL PIZZA 3342 SE BELMONT PORTLAND, OR 7-11PM (Vinyl sale begins at 7, DJ's begin around 8)
The Wax Broker Riot series is designed as an informal record sale/DJ night, hosted by the always gracious folks at It's a Beautiful Pizza on SE Belmont. On Friday October 2nd, we'll be selling some crates filled to the brim with a revolving, hand-picked selection of Rare Groove, Deep Funk, Jazz, Cinematic Soul, Hip-Hop, and Breaks. Hammondbeat Records from here in Portland will also have some heavy 45's and LP's for sale. After you've worked up your appetite digging, you can have some pizza and beer to wash it all down. It's really quite a scene, and not to be missed.
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WHO DOESNT DANCE IT HOLDS THE CHILD
