Sharon Jones (Vocals)
The Dap Kings are:
Homer Steinweiss (Drums) Binky Griptite (Guitar) Bugaloo Velez (Congas) Dave Guy (Trumpet) Tommy 'TNT' Brenneck (Guitar) Bosco Mann (Bass) Neal Sugarman (Tenor) Ian Hendrickson-Smith (Baritone)
* Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings tour extensively, for that reason they are not able to manage their myspace at all times and is best to contact them DIRECTLY or Daptone Records with any personal messages.
Influences
James Brown, Eddie Bo, Lyn Collins, Marva Whitney, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Mahalia Jackson, The Meters
Sounds Like
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Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings On IFC's Dinner with the Band Premieres Tuesday Nov. 24th @ 11pm
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Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Ticklah Remix "How Long Do I Have To Wait For You" (Reggae Version) b/w "How Long Do I Have To Dub For You" (Dub Version)
This reggae version of a Dap-Kings' favorite is really TERRIFIC! Reggae mastermind TICKLAH (AKA Victor Axelrod, AKA Earl Maxton) has re-cast Sharon's vocals to the beat of his own drum, and it feels So Right!
He's taken the original raw tracks from the Dap-Kings' "Naturally" sessions down to his basement laboratory and put some of his Classic-Reggae-Evil-Genius shit all over it. Oh, he played it all on this one: drums, bass, echo-plex. He's got his hooks hitched, his pockets stitched, his mind switched, and this mix is fixed! It's RAW. It's HEAVY. It's RIGHT NOW. So spark that doobie and put your red, black, and green beanie on your turntable, cause this record is going On Your Head!
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"Tell Me" Video
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Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings 100 Days, 100 Nights b/w Settling In AVAILABLE NOW!Click to get your copy
Are you in the mood for a fantastic record?
Well take off everything you're wearing and try this on. As the title track of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' latest smash long-player, the stirring Rhythm & Blues of "100 Days, 100 Nights" will be familiar to you. However, in order to satiate the appetites of 7" DJ's and jukebox owners worldwide who have been clammering to have their favorite song on their favorite format, we've cut it as a single. But that's not all. Flip your pancakes for a HOT NEW EXCLUSIVE. Settling In is a bluesy mid-tempo groover from the "100 Days, 100 Nights" recording sessions rearing its soulful head for the first time in ANY format.
Remember: There's nothing better than a good time.
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100 Days, 100 Nights Video
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Recording of "Answer Me"
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings's Friend Space (Top 16)
the portland blues fest was a great time. I went with a friend who is now totally hooked on your funky soul music. Sharon you got moves and we love it (not to mention the smooth dap kings). James Brown may have passed on but soul power is alive and well.
Ciao,Sharon Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy..and good someday neal
Hi Sharon and the Dap Kings, I had the honor of standing first row at the Essence festival in NOLA and seeing you perform, you were electricfying!!! I look forward to seeing live once again!! Thank you for sharing your talent with the world!!
You're an amazing band! I find it so hard to get my hands on such a great combination of soul voice and soul music nowadays. Keep it soulful, respects from Geneva!
Thank you for playing the Green River Festival yesterday! I was going to give it a pass this year until I saw you were on the bill. This was the first time I've seen you live, and you were FAN-TAS-TIC! You are now on my MUST-SEE list from here on out! cheahs, Cint
Thanks for your awesome show at the Ottawa BluesFest! what an amazing experience. You guys are just fantastic!!!! and that little tribute to Michael Jackson at the end was very touching.
