Holiday coverage would not be complete without an inclusion of Everett Bradley's acclaimed ‘HOLIDELIC'. With three new music videos and a series of upcoming concerts in New York, Philadelphia, Northampton and Hudson NY, 2011 is poised to be the biggest year ever for the unique Funk extravaganza.
Last Christmas, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, producer, actor, dancer Everett Bradley sold out a remarkable five concerts at Joe's Pub in NYC. HOLIDELIC returns to the newly redesigned venue on December 16, 17 & 19 for four big ‘Holiday Freak' shows. Ticket details follow.
For a taste of what's to come, check out Bradley's three new music videos:
SUGAR RUMP FAIRIES
In classic Holidelic irreverence, this miracle on "134th Street" reveals the birth of Papadelic. The setting is an uptight traditional Christmas party, as a young boy is opening presents under the tree. One of the gifts is an illuminaTEd White afro...the boy tries it on, not knowing the power it possesses, and in doing so, he turns the party upside down. Ex-porn art director and painter Mark DeMaio conceived this crazy tale and used the video music format as his canvas. The party is cleverly catered with every 1970's trashy sugary treat you can imagine. The video features the Holidelic band and reflects a New York ‘urban Christmas' at its raunchiest. This song was written by Everett and Mikiodo, and it clearly evokes Peter Tchaikovsky's classic holiday piece ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies'...the genius of this funk fusion might just have Peter rolling in his grave, with laughter and utter delight.
HOLIDELIC
Holidelic's first true music video, "HOLIDELIC," is actual live footage shot at New York's legendary Joe's Pub, December 2010. It was a special season as it was the unveiling of their first self-titled album, which has since received rave reviews. This video gives you a sense of the feeling, the attitude, the funk, and holiday spirit of the live show. Featured in this video is Holidelic's funky band and some of the guests that have made memorable contributions to the live show, including B52's Fred Schneider, pop chanteuse Lucy Woodward, Dancing Trombonist Jonathan Arons, saxophonist and creator of East Village Opera Company Peter Kiesewalter, and more. The song was written by Everett Bradley and long time collaborator (and Indiana University School of Music classmate) Gregory Parratto.
CHRISTMAS PAST
This soulful video was conceived, directed, shot and edited by the mighty Mikiodo (Mike Chiodo). Mike is somewhat a freak of nature in that he wears many hats as a creator and is Everett Bradley's muse in many if not all creative endeavors. Mike is a songwriting partner, photographer, is in charge of all visual designs for the Holidelic brand, and is now taking the wheel as a videographer. Mike thought it might be interesting to put Everett's character Papadelic in a church setting, as his 70's holiday funk get- up is a stark contrast to the staiNed Glass and serene sanctuary. However, the setting is quite appropriate when you hear Papa reminisce and preach about the ups and downs of our Christmas Pasts, and eventually ends up testifying in the pulpit at the end of the video. The song was co-written with Bobby McFerrin writer Don Rosler.
