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THE ABOVE
Garage / R&B

The Pride of Brooklyn



BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Last Login:  11/26/2009
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Member Since10/15/2006
Band Members

David - vocals, belly-fiddle

Frank - doghouse, vocals

John - skins, vocals

Ryan - lead belly-fiddle, vocals

InfluencesBritish Invasion, Motown, Chess, Stax, Atlantic, Nuggets and of course, the gorgeous female citizens of Brooklyn, New York.
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Record LabelUnsigned


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LoveStruck

LoveStruck



Nov 24 2009 7:14 PM

Coco66
The Hydes

The Hydes



Nov 4 2009 4:11 AM


You Rock and The Hydes Love You For It
Psychedelic Lounge

Psychedelic Lounge



Oct 30 2009 4:13 AM

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Dig Deeper

Dig Deeper



Oct 27 2009 3:52 PM

Join us this coming Friday 30 October when Dig Deeper brings the four surviving members of Chicago soul group the Green Berets for their first NYC show ever, and first show anywhere in nearly 20 years, this time backed by the Divine Soul Rhythm Band, who will also be opening the night backing the sassy Sweet Divines. As always, DJ Honky and Mr. Robinson spin soul and funk 45s for the dancefloor before and after until 4am.

Last Dig Deeper until January 2010! $10 advance will call tickets still available via Ticketweb - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $15 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!

LoveStruck

LoveStruck



Oct 23 2009 4:00 PM

xo
THE BLACK HOLLIES

THE BLACK HOLLIES



Oct 7 2009 5:00 AM


Today is the official release date for our new LP, 'Softly Towards the Light'!

Our latest single, "Gloomy Monday Morning", is the MP3 pick of the day on Spinner.

Free Download Today!

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Dig Deeper

Dig Deeper



Sep 22 2009 4:13 PM

Join us this coming Saturday 26 September at Dig Deeper for James Brown's Soul Sister #1, funk and soul legend Marva Whitney's first NYC show in 40 years, this time backed by the Sweet Divines and the Divine Soul Rhythm Band, who will also be opening the night with their own set. Special guest DJ Pari will be joining DJ Honky and Mr. Robinson to spin soul and funk 45s for the dancefloor with us until 4am.

$10 advance will call tickets still available via Ticketweb - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $15 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!

Big Boss Man

Big Boss Man



Sep 11 2009 1:09 PM


 

Marcus

Marcus



Sep 5 2009 5:51 PM

that was not either your first show in eight months. What, did you al drop out of work to practice full-time or something. Insane!
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Jay Banerjee

Jay Banerjee



Sep 3 2009 4:23 PM

Hey my lovely Above-lies,

"Thanks for the add," as the kids say.  I'm looking forward to a much-needed kick in the (e)arse Friday night.

'Til then,





Blow Up Club

Blow Up Club



Aug 18 2009 8:06 PM

Join us from 12th September at our new home on Denmark Street every Saturday!

Blow Up new Saturday Venue
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Robert Katz



Aug 17 2009 2:59 AM

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Aug 8 2009 5:16 PM

Thanks add from tarragona (spain)


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Dig Deeper

Dig Deeper



Aug 1 2009 10:21 PM

Join us in one month's time at The Brooklyn Soul Festival, two nights of the legends of soul music, August 28 and 29, featuring Otis Clay, Barbara Lynn, Maxine Brown, Roscoe Robinson, and Hermon Hitson - backed by Eli "Paperboy" Reed and the True Loves (Aug. 28) and The Sweet Divines (Aug. 29).

$15 advance will call tickets still available via our myspace page, as are special $25 two-day passes - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $20 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!

Be sure to come early on Saturday, August 29, for our record and vintage clothing fair 11am-5pm - no cover for this part! Top soul DJs from around the world will be spinning the finest 45s for the dancefloor both nights!

Hub City Stompers

Hub City Stompers



Jun 3 2009 10:17 PM

We are happy and proud to announce that
The Hub City Stompers'
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Rock Around The Blog

Rock Around blog Garage Zine



Jul 21 2009 10:18 AM

Wicked Hemlocks

Wicked Hemlocks



Jul 18 2009 8:16 PM

..Download Wicked Hemocks New Album FREE
Dig Deeper

Dig Deeper



Jun 23 2009 2:09 AM

Join us this coming Saturday 27 June at Dig Deeper for Virginia soul legend Lenis Guess's first NYC show in 20 years, this time backed by the Solid Set! Guest DJs the Scorpio Brothers will be spinning Virginia soul and funk 45s for the dancefloor with us until 4am.

$10 advance will call tickets still available via our myspace page - click the blue "Buy Tickets" button - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $15 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!

CoryTaylorCox (now on iTunes!)

CoryTaylorCox (now on iTunes!)



Jun 18 2009 4:59 AM

hey there new friend
Dig Deeper

Dig Deeper



May 20 2009 9:36 AM

Join us for the once in a lifetime re-discovery of Chicago soul legend Renaldo Domino this coming Saturday 23 May at Dig Deeper - his very first NYC show EVER, and second anywhere in 39 years, backed by the Sweet Divines and the Divine Soul Rhythm Band!

$10 advance will call tickets are still available via our myspace page - click the blue "Buy Tickets" button - save money by reserving early...tickets will be $15 at the door if we have not sold out. Look forward to seeing you there!

BOBCAT ARKHAM [Team Kaisers]

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May 19 2009 1:21 PM

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The Wyld Olde Souls

The Wyld Olde Souls



May 10 2009 4:27 AM

The Wang Dang Doodle

The Wang Dang Doodle



May 8 2009 12:44 AM

Jet Set Discotheque
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Robert Katz



May 6 2009 2:01 PM

The Quakes Friday May 15th at The Bellhouse with The Memphis Morticians, The Arkhams & The Hypnophonics
Love City

Love City



May 6 2009 3:50 AM

Hey Guys!

Haven't seen you since the show at Tritone.. we're playing up near you soon. You're more than welcome to come play the show.. or just stop by and say hi.

See you soon,

Glasslands Flier

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