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The Haggis Horns
Funk / Afro-beat / Jazz

"Debut Album, "Hot Damn!" Out Now!!"

Leeds,
United Kingdom

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   The Haggis Horns: General Info
Member Since1/4/2006
Band Websitehaggishorns.co.uk
Band MembersMalcolm Strachan (Trumpet), Jason Rae (Alto, Baritone), Atholl Ransome (Tenor, Flute), Ben Barker (Guitar), Morgan Pugh (Bass), Luke Flowers (Drums), Sam Bell (Percussion), Joe Tatton (Keyboards)
InfluencesCharles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rythm Band, Early Kool and the Gang, The Fatback Band, Rare Funk 7"s, Fela Kuti, Brass Construction, Slave, Lonnie Smith, Ronnie Foster, Charles Kynard, David Axlelrod, Quincy Jones, Tommy McCook (Reggae), Early 90's jazzy Hip Hop i.e Tribe Called Quest, Digable Planets, The Pharcyde, Gang Starr, De La Soul, The Neptunes, Classic Blue Note Artists, Cannonball Adderley, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Carol Kaye, Bernard Purdie, Idris Muhammad, Cornell Dupree,
Sounds Like"Hot Damn!" Reviews: ............. "Brilliant! Very good on the floors, Charting at no.3" (Mr Scruff)........."Great little 7". Some superb retro funk that really hits the spot" (Daddy G ‘Massive Attack’)................ "Really good. Label’s best release yet. Totally caught the vibe – heavy rotation from me." (DJ EASE ‘Nighmares On Wax’).............."Very tasty groove! Both v good on the floors." (Aim)................"Feeling this funk! Original is very good." (Paul G ‘Morcheeba’)................"Very good, authentic sounding Brit funk. Vocal is a great tune and the instrumental is decent too. Very good." (DJ Food).............................................................. ............................................. Enter The Haggis, (Pt1 of documentary about The Haggis Horns) c the rest on Youtube
Record LabelFirst Word Records www.firstwordrecords.com
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 16 2008 10:30P
SNO! Zone Castleford, Northwest
Sep 7 2008 10:30P
The Hi-Fi Club Leeds, Northwest
Sep 19 2008 9:00P
The Jazz Cafe London, London and South East

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   About The Haggis Horns
We are all devastated by the tragic loss of Jason Bruce Rae. His wit, intellect and talent have been an integral part and lit up the lives of all those lucky enough to have met him. In times as unforeseen and unbelievable as these our thoughts, love and actions are to help all the people who knew him, his family and his incredible wife Corinne. Thank you for all your support and kind wishes - we feel your love. We will keep everyone informed and make further announcements later. Thank you all

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Danny Massure "What It Is"





Jul 16 2008 2:33 PM

the spring strut show
desde seattle, el productor y dj danny massure nos trae la más fina selección de temas de funk, acid jazz, breakbeat, latin jazz, afrobeat y más...

number - artist - title - label

01 - Budos Band - Aynotchesh Yererfu - Daptone
02 - Brand Nubian ft Busta - Let's Dance (Danny Massure Boot)
03 - Flow Dynamics - Straight From The Ground - Freestyle
04 - Lack Of Afro VS Run DMC
05 - Hydroponic Sound System - Uprising Beats - Bastard Jazz
06 - Hydroponic Sound System - Uptown Shakedown - Bastard Jazz
07 - Mr. Strom & Napz - Fresh Kingz - Innvision
08 - All Good Funk Alliance - Slingshot Boogie (Featurecast Remix) - Funk Weapons
09 - Jayl Funk - Washed Car - Bleenchic
10 - The Ticklejunk All Stars - Finally Arrived ft. Diverse - Ticklejunk
11 - Greyboy Allstars - V Neck Sweater - Sci Fidelity
12 - Dead Prez - Hip-Hop (Krafty Kutz Boot)
13 - Danny Massure - Mama Didn't Lie - Spring Strut
14 - Spanky Wilson - Sunshine of Your Love - BOOTS Edit
15 - Danny Massure - Corkscrew - Spring Strut
16 - Danny Massure - Rock the Afro (Kinski's Daktari Child Rework) - Spring Strut
17 - The Ticklejunk All Stars - Dinky Dao Pho Sho (QDUP Foundation Remix) - Ticklejunk
18 - Haggis Horns - Pipe Bag - First Word

"The Spring Strut Show" will be played every wednesday at 11 (gmt+1) and every friday at 19 (gmt+1).
http://www.canora.es/shows/the_spring_strut_show/the_spring_strut_show. php
Pat Illingworth





Jul 17 2008 6:28 AM

Can't wait to play with you guys again after all this time...19th September...Jazz Cafe...Beautiful! PAT x
Globetrotting Spicy Belly Dancer





Jul 13 2008 12:47 AM

Hello haggis horns!! I've been waiting for your CD for 8 months and I finally got it!!! It took forever for the store to order it and get it but its worth the wait!!! Great job! Love the horns and the tight drums!
Dirk Lind





Jul 7 2008 12:30 AM

Malc thanks so much for the hospitality, your wedding was beautiful! We had a great time staying with you and meeting (finally) all those folks we'd been hearing about for years!
manmaderecords **back in stock @ Junos**





Jul 4 2008 5:25 AM

Hey The Haggis Horns,

just came by to say hallo. wish you a nice weekend!
by the way the new manmade is out now!

if you whant, check out our site for more details
Save the Vinyl and play it loud!

Cheers mate rock on and stay tuned
manmade
Black white & Co





Jul 2 2008 2:31 PM

Merci pour l'ajout du groupe 100% pur funk french 80's
We want the funk, I gotta make that funk
Thanks
Gabriel The Gun





Jun 30 2008 2:30 PM

SOUNDS GOOD MY PEOPLE! KEEP IT FUNKY AND RAW, JUST LIKE ME.

GABRIEL THE GUN, THE BAD BOY OF BRASS!!!
Boo Soopadred Treev





Jun 30 2008 6:54 AM

Wonderful
That's da sound!!!!!!!!!
Extra respect
Peace
Boo Soopadread Treev
Meloetry and Black Rose Noise





Jun 18 2008 12:48 PM

Much Love.
MJ





Jun 8 2008 7:38 PM

The tightest horn section since EW&F. DAMN! I love this CD!!!!!! ~~~MJ~~~ *!* xo
Nadine





Jun 6 2008 4:32 PM

You guys are one of the few that stay on my MP3 player everytime I change the songs and playlists on there. Just can't seem to get bored by those tunes and believe me I am trying by listening to them A LOT! Tnx for that ;)

take care
Nadine
Amalie





Jun 4 2008 4:24 AM

hello haggis' much love from lancaster xxxxxx
Dr.Best





May 29 2008 2:47 PM

hey,
thanks for your add and greetings from germany! :-)

dr.best
Akibombo Arkestra





May 30 2008 9:18 AM

Thanks for the add! Great sound!
NATION





May 24 2008 3:50 AM

Thanks. Cheers from France.
emel





May 16 2008 6:45 AM

you did a GREAT job last night in cologne. i make a looow bow. thanks for the awesome horns..
greetings from germany.
Oh Dee Mhac One





May 17 2008 9:37 AM

Hi guys, just stopped by to enjoy the funky sounds
Dédé Davi





May 18 2008 9:08 AM

Dearest Haggis Horn
Thank you for the add, I really enjoy listening to your music.
My condelences for the loss of jason Rae.
Dédé Davi xxxx
gavin





May 12 2008 11:26 AM

love and blessings, peace and light, hot damn....fucking awesome!!!!
SOUL IN THE MACHINE





May 7 2008 10:05 AM

The Haggis Horns, thank you for making us part of your world!
Pip...





May 5 2008 7:05 AM

hey!

thnks for the add

you guys are awesome

lonving the music!

keep it up :)

xxx
The Sanderson Pitch





May 1 2008 10:56 AM

Hey fellas, really was pleased to hear you're still together, hope you're as well as you can be

lots of love Eddy x
Owl





Apr 30 2008 9:47 AM

Luke Flowers is my new hero. I hope you guys can bounce back from your loss and keep making great music. Your album is awesome.
Tor Cesay- in Session with Mary Anne Hobbs Radio 1





Apr 29 2008 4:17 PM

'Beatz In The Capital' is here for eveyone to download FREE. Hear music from past and present. Over 20 tracks, including Black Girls, My version of Skinnyman and DJ Mentat's "When I give my heart', Dj Wonder's 'What have you done. Come and be a part of my journey to the album - Right now I'm in Japan I'm in Japan, Next to come, compliation ''Beatz International"...ah yooooou xx

Enjoy it!!!
Imagenes - Record Label & On-line music shop





Apr 28 2008 5:52 PM

D-I-S-C-O - FUNK.

NEW RELASE OUT NOW!
Los Charly's Orchestra
(Electro-Disco Remix)

http://www.imagenes.co.uk/pages/digitaldownloads/samples-1.htm

www.imagenes.co.uk
Princess Sarah





Apr 17 2008 6:37 PM

An amazing, moving night.
Thank you.
Xx