Gnappy's 2001 debut landed on many critics' top-ten lists, and held down the "Featured Artist" page of internet-giant Napster for an unheard-of 4 weeks. In the words of one music critic, "If you heard Gnappy's MP3s on Napster before its early demise like I did,you probably became hooked." (Music Revue).
In 2003, the Austin, Texas quartet released their follow-up "Is This A Machine?" which, again, received near-unanimous critical acclaim and upped the ante for 21st century funk-jazz. The result - "63 minutes of classic groove dig it." (Austin Chronicle).
Gnappy's third album, "Unloaded", is perhaps their most ambitious musical statement to date a deliberate piece of work in which the compositions speak as loudly as the performances of them. From the unforgettable theme of the title track "Unloaded", to the modern boogaloo "Gatorade Brain", to the staccato double-horn attack of "Sushi Pimp", Gnappy exhibits a dizzying array of moods and styles, and yet all of the songs share a cohesive modus operandi - tight arrangements, crisp performances, and focused melodies. For the involved listener, this taught, turn-on-a-dime approach yields rich rewards.Guest appearances add to the bounty, including the trumpet-work of fellow Austinite Ephraim Owens (Karl Densons Tiny Universe, Blaze). Additional surprises include Gnappy's first vocal performances (on title track "Unloaded"), and the hip-hop workout "Bahl Hornin". Icing on the cake is Gnappy's four-way musical ping-pong match "Grease Don't Freeze", which nearly blows the roof off the joint. In the end, "Unloaded" may be the most aptly-titled album of the year.
Like a veteran prize-fighter, Gnappy leaves it all in the ring.
"Smart, sharp and boogie rock & roll reality braced with bop chops" -Austin Chronicle
"Crisp and clean Tower of Power-influenced compositions" -North Texas Daily
"High energy charms . . . ominous single-line hooks . . . face-slapping hip-hop" -Jazz Times
"All the down-and-dirty funk sensibilities of George Clinton [with] a spacy, acid-jazz edge . . . this is exciting, listener-involved music, with hooks that keep you on the tip of your toes"- Music Revue
"Oh mama, they may hail from Austin, Texas, but this band is pure New Orleans jazz-funk . . . creating music that is at once
smoky and ebullient" -Lafayette Daily Advertiser
VOTE DALE WATSON and JOHNNY KNOXVILLE for the CMT Music Awards!!!
DALE WATSON - "Hollywood Hillbilly" (Music Video) Directed by and Starring: Johnny Knoxville We've got some good news! Dale Watson's video for "Hollywood Hillbilly" starring and directed by Johnny Knoxville, has been nominated by the CMT Music Awards for "Comedy Video of the Year."
Also, his music video for "Justice For All" has been nominated for "Supporting Character of the Year" thanks to the role played by James Denton (who many of you know and love from Desperate Housewives).
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Hey Buck, long time! If you find your way out to Phoenix on October 13 we are doing a 14 hour long non-stop jam with Stu Hamm, Jerry Marotta and some others. See www.supersessions.org for more information. Hope you are well and take care my friend.
Just droppin' by to get my Gnappy fix on. Wishing you the best in 2007. Make it Funky! RS & Sweet Potato Pie. http://www.myspace.com/sweetpotatopiemusic
