Sir Buck, Big Fuzz, The Weeteman, Genevieve, Ro Diggs, GwenLeathers aka Gia3, Jonz, Roland "WU" Apikelis, B.Cap, The Journalist, Jimmy "EZ" Dozet, Crystal Smith, Junge Wilde aka Blazer J
Influences
Dr. Dre, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Muhammad Ali, Roger Troutman & Zapp, Nile Rogers, The Rolling Stones, Timbaland, James Bond, Lauryn Hill, Thievery Corporation, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Terrence Trent D'arby, Jodeci, D'angelo, Sly Stone, Dave Letterman, James Brown, P-Funk, Sade, Jimi Hendrix, Allen Iverson, Richard Pryor, Snoop, Etta James, Sir Paul McCartney, Eric B. & Rakim, Patrick Bateman, Bjork, Sammy Davis Jr., DJ Premier, Dave Chapelle, George Clinton, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Jackson Pollack, Meshell N'degeocello, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, J-Dilla, Jay-Z, Dr. J, The Who, Gangstarr, Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Miles Davis, Bootsy Collins, The Time, Queen......
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Northeast residents now have a new and unique nightlife option available to them in the form of the “Flush” Funk & Fashion series. Combining a runway show with a live concert performance, and beer, wine & food tastings with DJ sets, TVP Records founder Scott Ruffner has created a seamless 3 hour experience featuring a variety of homegrown businesses and artistic talents.
Ruffner (aka Sir Buck) is an award-winning music producer, DJ and songwriter known for his original funky sound. He recently released a new compilation CD, also called "Flush", featuring some of the area’s top musicians including members of The Head and The Press Project. “When the album was finished, we knew we had something special,” said Ruffner, “but realized it would be difficult to present the music live in a traditional nightclub setting, not to mention the fact that the format itself is all but extinct.”
The CD was quickly well-received, with The Wire calling it “Part Sly Stone and Parliament Funkadelic, part Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, part R. Kelly and Gangstarr, the music on "Flush" pays tribute to the genres of soul and hip-hop with contemporary takes on 1970s fare.....Each repeated listen enhances appreciation of its comic funk and soulful hip-hop musicology. ” Lofty praise for sure, but Ruffner still knew he’d need a fresh idea to draw people in.
Thinking of ways to promote the project, he remembered a few fashion shows he was involved with during his time in Minneapolis when his band Vanguard performed with runway models at Prince’s Glam Slam and the famed First Avenue nightclub. He quickly realized that foundation would be a perfect fit for combining the original funky grooves of “Flush” and the ubiquitous trend of Facebook photo-op nightlife. He had already spoken with local designer Lisa Cantalupo about collaborating, but after a conversation with Dana DeNiro, owner of Luna Chics in Exeter, Ruffner knew the idea could also serve as a good promotional opportunity for area boutiques. “Retailers really like the idea of showcasing their fashions directly to potential customers -- and they have a lot of fun at the event.” Area salons also jumped at the chance to offer their hair & makeup services for the shows.
In addition to music and fashion, some of the events will also include food, wine and beer tastings, as well as featured artists and other lifestyle-based businesses.
"In these tough economic times, people are forced to be choosy about how they spend their discretionary income. We're giving them a chance to come out and groove to some great music, check out some cool fashions, and sample some first rate food and drinks. On top of that, there’s prize drawings and giveaways — now that’s some bang for your buck!" said Ruffner.
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REVIEWER: Matt Kanner - The Wire
“Part Sly Stone and Parliament Funkadelic, part Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, part R. Kelly and Gangstarr, the music on "Flush" pays tribute to the genres of soul and hip-hop with contemporary takes on 1970s fare.....Each repeated listen enhances appreciation of its comic funk and soulful hip-hop musicology. ”
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REVIEWER: Dawn -
"This music is very sexy, but not in a forced way. I enjoyed both of the featured female singers very much, and the backing tracks behind them were also very nice. Some of the instrumentals remind me of George Clinton and the P-funk. Great music for drinking with your friends."
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REVIEWER: Suzanne -
"Funky CD. If you like the Outkast "The Love Below" disc, check this one out for sure. Definitely similar Prince influences, but it has it's own hip hop edge. It has some tracks that are more R&B, but they're not cheesy R&B. I listened to it twice from start to finish."-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVIEWER: PST2 -
"...I was juiced up and listening to your CD... Between destinations I was completely lost in it - not to say the alcohol had nothing to do with it, but while sitting in a corner on the V train, legs stretched out in front of me, completely relaxed, eyes only half open, sexy knowing smile on my face, I felt the most comfortable and at peace I have felt in a long time. It was exactly the mood I wanted to be in."------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVIEWER: The Wire - "With Barry White gone and the likes of Al Green and Prince off the cultural radar, there are precious few musicians out there making beats
for use in the boudoir. Lucky for us, The Head is leading the charge with the release of their first album of funk-infused jams."----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVIEWER: Tasha - "This is the best love makin music EVER!!!!!!"-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Hi, Just want to fill you in on some outstanding New Orleans style jazz and funk acts that are coming to Sullivan Hall in the next few weeks! Ticket links and details are below, or check out www.sullivanhallnyc.com for more information.
Come out and celebrate the summer in New York, NOLA style!
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