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The band was formed by a pair of high school students in Vallejo, California, drummer Louis A. McCall Sr. and singer/guitarist Michael Cooper. The two put together a group that included bassist Cedric Martin, keyboardist Danny "Sweet Man" Thomas, trumpeter Karl Fuller, and woodwinds player Paul "Maceo" Harrell. Soon thereafter, this fledgling group's classic lineup became complete when singer/multi-instrumentalist Felton Pilate came on board. The band got their start as a backup group for the Soul Children under the name Project Soul. They began working with Stax Records staff songwriters, and while recording at Audio Dimensions, a Memphis, Tennessee sound studio, producer Ted Sturges both named the group (after an instrumental recording by The Nite-Liters) and produced their first album, Organized Con Funk Shun.

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Club Nouveau's Greatest Hits Album 'The Collection' Released on Vinyl Photo Club Nouveau's Greatest Hits Album 'The Collection' Released on Vinyl
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023

Lightyear Entertainment announces the release of Club Nouveau’s “The Collection” on Vinyl for the first time, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the album’s Compact Disc/Digital release in 1998. The LP contains the band’s biggest hit song “Rumors” and its worldwide hit of the Bill Withers song, “Le...

Liz Kennedy Releases 'It's Late' Single & Video From Past Album NOTHING LIKE AN ANGEL Photo Liz Kennedy Releases 'It's Late' Single & Video From Past Album NOTHING LIKE AN ANGEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 12, 2022

Liz Kennedy revisits the insightful and humorous song 'It's Late' from her critically acclaimed 2008 album 'Nothing Like An Angel.' The song, produced by Joel Jaffe (Maria Muldaur), features Kennedy on piano alongside several top bay area musicians....

Liz Kennedy Releases “It's Late” Single From Past Album 'Nothing Like An Angel' Photo Liz Kennedy Releases “It's Late” Single From Past Album 'Nothing Like An Angel'
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022

The song, produced by Joel Jaffe (Maria Muldaur), features Kennedy on piano alongside several top bay area musicians including Eamonn Flynn (The Commitments) on keyboards, Jamie Brewer (Michelle Shocked) on bass, Billy Johnson (Santana) on drums, Dale Chung (Con Funk Shun) on percussion and producer...

Silk Sonic's 'Smokin Out the Window' Takes #1 at Urban Radio for the Second Time Photo Silk Sonic's 'Smokin Out the Window' Takes #1 at Urban Radio for the Second Time
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022

Silk Sonic’s “Smokin Out The Window” climbs their way back to # 1 at Urban radio. This is the duo’s third #1 together and second #1 top charting placement at Urban Radio from their debut album, following 'Leave The Door Open' in 2021. This comes the same day as the release of their Valentine’s Day c...

Silk Sonic Releases 'Love's Train' Cover Photo Silk Sonic Releases 'Love's Train' Cover
by Michael Major - February 14, 2022

In honor of Valentine's Day, Silk Sonic has released a cover of one of their favorite songs, “Love’s Train,” by the band Con Funk Shun. In 2021, the group went #1 with “Leave The Door Open”. Other popular singles include 'Smokin Out The Window” and 'Skate'. Listen to the new cover now!...

The Mountain Winery Announces 2018 Concert Series Tickets on Sale Monday, April 9 Photo The Mountain Winery Announces 2018 Concert Series Tickets on Sale Monday, April 9
by Macon Prickett - April 02, 2018

AEG Presents announced this morning the full 2018 lineup for its 60th Summer Concert Series at The Mountain Winery. This year's shows will run from May 27 through September 30 and include legendary performers and top-notch talent across many genres in music and comedy. Returning icons gracing The Mo...












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