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SPEEDOMETER
Funk / Jazz / Soul

New Album - "Soul Grooving LIVE" - Out March 2009




United Kingdom

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   SPEEDOMETER: General Info
Member Since2/14/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.speedometer-funk.co.uk
Band MembersLeigh Gracie – guitar/percussion

Professor Chris Starmer – drums

Matt Wilding – percussion

Richardo Hindes - bass

Sting Davies – hammond/rhodes

Simon Jarrett – tenor sax

Matt McKay – alto,baritone sax/flute

Neil Penny – trumpet

Ria Currie – lead vocal
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Photobucket Soul Grooving Live Four Flights Up This is Speedometer Vol 2 Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket
Record LabelFreestyle Records (UK) P- Vine Records (Japan)
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 25 2009 1:00P
Churchills, Southend, Essex Southend , Essex
Nov 7 2009 8:00P
The Yardbird Birmingham

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   About SPEEDOMETER

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The UK's premier funk band started out as a quartet gigging in small clubs in the Southeast of England in 1999, playing classic funk tunes by artists such as The Meters and The JB's. The band soon expanded, adding the now renowned horn section (The Rev Horns) and vocalists (The Speedettes) in 2001, which has enabled them to deliver the powerhouse deep funk sound they're known for today.

In 2000, the first single was released "Soul Safari" on Soul Fire Records and soon followed several other releases by other labels. Each of the limited run 45 singles sold out to a rapidly growing funk audience.
Three years later the band joined forces with Blow it Hard Records to record the first Speedometer LP. THIS IS SPEEDOMETER (VOL.I) which blended their love of heavy deep funk with Soul and fused this with Latin grooves that gave the eagerly awaiting funk fans and DJ's one of the best new authentic funk albums since the 1970's.

2005 saw the follow up album "THIS IS SPEEDOMETER (VOL. 2)".This second volume proved the bands credentials in delivering unrivalled heavyweight funk grooves and super-soul vocals from soul diva Ria Currie and the Speedettes. The funky re-work of Beyonce’s “Work it out” has been one of the most successful new funk 45’s to date and in the top 10 of most funk/soul DJ’s around the globe. The album also led them to Japan for a fantastic sellout tour playing 8 shows in Nagoya & Osaka. Check out 'Speedometer live in Japan' video on u tube. Just type Speedometer funk into the search box.

2006 saw Freestyle Records in the UK release “Diggin Deeper”. A compilation of all of Speedometer’s early 7" 45 releases in one place on CD for the very first time. It also saw them back in Big Noise Studios to start laying tracks for the next album "4 Flights Up" due out in early 2007 on Freestyle Records. Over the years, Speedometer has worked with many of the US funk legends including Sir Joe Quarterman, Eddie Bo, Marva Whitney, Sharon Jones, James Bell (The Highlighters), Lee Fields, Billy Wooten and most recently, gigging and cutting two tracks in the studio with Robert Moore. (To be released soon)All the artists were blown away by Speedometer's authenticity to the original soul-funk sound The 2007 album "Four Flights Up" is widely regarded as one of the best funk albums of the last 10years. The band will be releasing a live album in March 2009 and start recording their 5th studio album in summer 2009 for release end of the year. The heaviest funk is yet to come..............




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Jeff

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Nov 6 2009 3:20 AM

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Oct 14 2009 4:18 AM

Hey friend remember us we would like to think you because wit out you we couldn't of gotten so far, we started this account 3years ago and we never would expect to go so far wit the band

1 000 000 play on youtube & myspace

50 000 friend
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when you look at peoples comments you know this band will have huge follow up





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FUNKAHOLIC aka FUNK FARIAN

DJ FUNKAHOLIC



Oct 13 2009 2:23 PM

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Oct 5 2009 1:57 AM


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Oct 2 2009 7:09 PM

Salut je t'invite à découvrir et commenter mon nouveau clip "BIZ", avec Infinit', en attendant la sortie de mon prochain double album "Pow Europe" sur le nouveau label SHADYVILLE EUROPE avec DJ Whoo Kid (G Unit - 50 Cent), Larsen, Aketo (Sniper), Faf Larage, Cassidy (X-Men), Jeap 12 (Less du Neuf), Bouga, Veust Lyricist, Mr Agaz et d'autres surprises...


What up this is Gak, I hope u'll enjoy and give feedback about my new video named "Biz"feat. Infinit'. My new double album with DJ WHOO KID (G Unit - 50 Cent) "POW EUROPE" is comin real soon on the new SHADYVILLE EUROPE label featuring Lord Tariq, Cuban Linx, Babs Bunny V-12, T Weaponz, Jessie Wagner (Chic, Kid Rock) and many more...


FUNKAHOLIC aka FUNK FARIAN

DJ FUNKAHOLIC



Sep 15 2009 3:20 PM

some tunez for you?

Gizelle Smith + the MMs - ALBUM OUT NOW!

Gizelle Smith + the MMs - ALBUM OUT NOW!



Sep 6 2009 4:15 PM

GS_bc_promo

Cheers :)
The Brothers Ignatius

The Brothers Ignatius



Sep 4 2009 2:34 PM

Thanks for the request. BIM! The Brothers.
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Grosso Modo Allstars

Grosso Modo Allstars



Aug 31 2009 8:25 PM

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PeeWee’s Funk Salad

PeeWee’s Funk Salad



Aug 19 2009 8:21 AM

Dear All, brace yourselves for shameless plugging aplenty!
Lots from the Funk Salad kitchens:
New tracks to listen to, and a DJ mix to d/l on the site:MySpace.com/PeeWee'sFunkSalad
We've been getting some love from those lovely northern monkeys over at The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show! You can re-listen here (we're at 1hr21 in):BBCRadio6.com/CraigCharlesFunk&Soul
You can hear some fun(k) based bootlegs over at:Soundcloud.com/PeeWees-Funk-Salad
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BAND OF MEN

BAND OF MEN



Aug 18 2009 7:28 AM

Thanks for the add.
Enjoyed your tracks a lot, folks! Great playing here.
Pier
Glam Sam and his Combo

Glam Sam and his Combo



Aug 17 2009 10:59 PM

Hey groovers, thanks!

Yeah, keep it groovy!

Welcome to dig the jazzy, funky stuff from Mr Glam Sam and his Combo!

Cheers from Stockholm
This is FUNKAHOLIC! - RADIOSHOW

This is FUNKAHOLIC! - RADIOSHOW



Aug 10 2009 4:04 PM

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Page

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Page



Aug 7 2009 1:33 PM

Speedometer - "4 Flights Up" Session track

played on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show – BBC 6Music.

Listen again on http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/

EFEGON

EFEGON



Aug 3 2009 8:38 PM

The Moves

The Moves



Aug 2 2009 5:05 PM

Hey, great music. You coming up to Leeds anytime?.
JungleHoliday

JungleHoliday



Aug 1 2009 6:33 PM

thank you for the add!!!

I love your music☆
Please, come to Japan.


FUNK VOYAGE!

FUNK VOYAGE!



Jul 2 2009 7:53 PM

Great to have you aboard!
The funk is on...and you know it

DA BLACK CONNECTION

DA BLACK CONNECTION



Jul 2 2009 6:53 PM


Godly Grooves

Godly Grooves



Jun 25 2009 9:14 PM

Hi!
the last 20 copies of our very limited mix cd are now available at hhv.de.

JAH WAGGY

JAH WAGGY



Jun 23 2009 7:02 AM




BLESS UP!!!!
Craig Charles Funk & Soul Page

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Page



Jun 8 2009 12:37 PM

Speedometer in conversation & session
(“Work It Out” + “Four Flights Up” + “No Man Worries”)
played on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show – BBC 6Music.
Listen again on http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/
Mr Flint from SOUL COOKERS RECORDS

Mr Flint from SOUL COOKERS RECORDS



Jun 7 2009 4:34 PM

 
Already the 4th !!!
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