Gaylord Fields and Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus swing at the DYNAGROOVE NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR!

New Year’s Eve is one of those once-a-year events that usually promises more than it can deliver. To put it bluntly, the DYNAGROOVE NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR, held at Teddy’s Bar & Grill, delivered. With guest DJ Gaylord Fields, the great WFMU DJ, how could it not?

The evening started with DJ Bernard playing some cool jams from the bird’s nest DJ booth that hovers over the bar. He is a friend of the club and often helps out. As he was playing records, Mr. Fields and DYNAGROOVE host DJ Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus had dinner, taking full advantage of Teddy’s  fine cuisine. By 9 O’Clock, The Boog was working the DJ booth on the stage and The DYNAGROOVE was in full effect, with groovy jazz and mambo records eventually giving way to cool soul and provocative pop sounds, and then…

Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus cues “Auld Lang Syne” as Gaylord Fields keeps an eye on the time at the DYNAGROOVE NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR!

The clock struck midnight and noise was made, party hats were worn, vast quantities of champagne was imbibed and there were balloons all over the place. After “Auld Lang Syne” was aired, the dance portion of the evening really got into full swing—until the PA system went out!!!

A record would be played and the sound would cut out, and then come back on about a minute later. Only about two minutes of music could be heard at a time—about two minutes on and a minute off!! This was a perplexing and frustrating turn of events. A few of the DYNAGROOVERS were getting uppity and something had to be done. Teddy’s owner Mr. Kirby and DJ Bernard worked desperately to get the audio to work properly. Everything was checked out; even the mixing board was changed. Finally, the DJ booth was rigged around the offending amplifier and things went smoothly for the rest of the night.

Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus tries to keep a lid on things at the DYNAGROOVE NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR!

In spite of these technical difficulties, the DYNAGROOVE NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR was a complete success. The Boogaloo Bag writers were very happy to see so many of their beloved friends in the house wanting to spend the early moments of the new year boppin’ to groovy sounds. Both DJs, Gaylord Fields and Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus, played fabulous records all night long and it induced much dancing and carrying on. The Boog even played several records by (and/or related to) Joshie Jo Armstead who was performing across town for the Dig Deeper event that same evening. As the SPECTACULAR was drawing to a close, Mr. Fields and The Boog alternated playing records. When the great Gaylord played a monkey record, The Boog followed with another and several were subsequently played, ending when Gaylord played “Don’t Monkey With Me” by The Lollipops, then it was all girl group sounds until Mr. Fields played the last record: “Do You Come Here Often” by The Tornados.

As you may recall, DYNAGROOVE was initiated on December 31, 2011. Thus, this evening marked three years of DYNAGROOVE magnificence! The year 2015 will certainly be the year when The DYNAGROOVE becomes even more magnificent than ever. The DYNAGROOVE will continue to take place on the second Friday of the month at Teddy’s Bar & Grill. Be part of it!

Gaylord Fiels cues another magnificent 45 during the DYNAGROOVE NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR!

Here’s a list of all the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaoo Omnibus:

• The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny–Banana Choo Choo (Liberty)
• Brass Impact–Mas Que Nada (Command)
• Jimmy Forrest–Night Train Mambo (Dot)
• Babs Gonzales–Watch Them Resolutions (King)
• Buddy Morrow–She Loves You (Epic)
• Earl Bostic–Tuxedo Junction (King)
• Belmonte and His Afro-American Music–In the Hall of the Cha-Cha King (Columbia)
• Slim Smith–Ain’t Too Proud to Beg (Jaguar; Jamaica)
• Leticia Estrada–la Burbuja (Musart; Mexico)
• Hommy Sanz Orguesta–Heart Full of Soul (Fonseca)
• Jimmy Rushing–My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It Part I (Colpix)
• Clara Ward–Help! (Verve)
• Gabor Szabo–The Beat Goes On (Impulse)
• Latin All Stars–Bridge on the River Kwai (Roper)
• Les Elgart and His Orchestra–Voo Doo Drums (Columbia)
• Pat Satchmo–What’s Going On (High School; Jamaica)
• El Tempos–My Dream Island (Vee Jay)
• Jo Armstead–A Stone Good Lover (Giant)
• The Zombies–This Will Be Our Year [from EP Zombies ‘66] (Big Beat; UK)
• The Small Faces–Afterglow of Your Love (Immediate; Denmark)
• Sylvie-Anne–Un Tour Dehors (Dorval; Canada)
• Mie Nakao–Sharock No. 1 (Victor; Japan)
• The Charlie Underwood Glide Band–Sunny (Warner Bros.)
• Jackie deShannon–When You Walk in the Room (Liberty)
• Los Johnny Jets–Juntos y Felices (Happy Together) (Discos Columbia)
• The Supremes–Where Did Our Love Go (Motown)
• The Tokens–Ain’t That Peculiar (Warner Bros.)
• The Three Sounds–It Was a Very Good Year (Blue Note)
• Ella Fitzgerald–Sunshine of Your Love (Prestige)
• The New Happiness–Good Vibrations (Columbia)
• Major Lance–The Monkey Time (OKeh)
• Honey and the Bees–Auld Lang Syne (Chess)
• The French Fries–Danse a la Musique (Epic)
• The Duke of Burlington–I Want You Back (Maxi; France)
• James Brown and the Famous Flames–Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag Part I (King)
• Archie Bell & the Drells–Tighten Up (Atlantic)
• The Supremes–You Keep Me Hangin’ On (Motown)
• The Capitols–Cool Jerk (Karen)
• Sam Cooke–Twistin’ the Night Away (RCA Victor)
• Gloria Jones–Tainted Love (Champion)
• Curtis Mayfield–Move on Up (Curtom)
• Billy Butler–Right Track (OKeh)
• Aretha Franklin–Respect (Atlantic)
• Stevie Wonder–Uptight (Everything’s Alright) (Tamla)
• Wynder K. Frog–I’m a Man (United Artists)
• Los Yaki–Nadie Como No (Capitol; Mexico)
• Ricardo Ray–Mony Mony (Roulette; UK)
• Ray Peterson–Everybody (M-G-M)
• Loose Ends–Tax Man (Decca; UK)
• King Curtis & the Kingpins–Whole Lotta Love (Atco)
• The Big Three–Cavern Stomp (Decca; UK)
• The Tigers–C.C.C. (Polydor; Japan)
• The Beatles–I’m Happy Just to Dance With You (Capitol)
• Don Ho–Forbidden Fruit (Reprise)
• Neil Diamond–You Got to Me (Bang)
• Jun Mayuzumi–Black Room (Capitol; Japan)
• The 4 Seasons–Beggin’ (Philips)
• Smokey Robinson & I Miracles–Non Sono Quello Che Tu Vuoi (Tamla/Motown; Italy)
• Dee Dee Sharp–Comin’ Home Baby (Cameo; UK)
• The Velvettes–He Was Really Sayin’ Somethin’ (V.I.P.)
• Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra–The Hucklebuck (Decca)
• Alvin Cash & the Crawlers–Twine Time (Mar-V-Lus)
• Dave and Ansil Collins–Double Barrel (Big Tree)
• The Aces–Reggae Motion (Sire)
• Frankie Brent Revue featuring Little Linda Lou–Rip It Up (Epic)
• Los Rockin’ Devils–Soy Feliz (I Got You) (Orfeon; Mexico)
• Jo Armstead–I Feel an Urge Coming On (Giant)
• Tina Britt–The Real Thing (Eastern)
• Judy Clay–You Busted My Mind (Scepter)
• The Masque–Black Is Black (Bell)
• Jimmy Bailey–Keep on Running (Columbia)
• Los Johnny Jets–Bule Bule (Discos Columbia)
• D’Swooners–Mickey’s Monkey (Philips; Japan)
• Chubby Checker–Karate Monkey (Parkway)
• The Jelly Beans–You Don’t Mean Me No Good (Pye; France)
• Tracey Dey–Gonna’ Get Along Without You Now (Amy)
• The Ginger-Snaps featuring Dandee Dawson–The Sh-Down Down Song (You Better Leave Him Alone) (Dunhill)
• Roddie Joy–Every Breath I Take (Parkway)

None of these records are for sale.

Dave the Spazz and Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus swing at the Wang Dang Doodle! Photo by Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner.

On November 29, The WANG DANG DOODLE returned to the Commodore with the most excellent DJ work of Dave the Spazz and Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus. Usually, the big, boss Commodore night of November is held on the day after Thanksgiving, but on this rare occasion, it was held on the Saturday after. It didn’t seem to matter, as both DJs dug deep into his respective bag of tricks and pulled out some fine food records to spin for the crowded room.

Dave the Spazz, of course, is the great WFMU DJ whose Thursday night show is the rage of the “in crowd” scene, and he digs all sorts of rockin’ stuff. See for yourself by streaming a recent broadcast HERE!!

Mr. Spazz played Huey Piano Smith records and The Boog played several Huey Piano Smith songs as performed by others. When these two DJs get together, you can always expect them to play monkey records. Toward the end of the evening, as the DJs go one-on-one, matching record-to-record, Mr. Spazz played Wanda Jackson’s fabulous “Funnel of Love” only for The Boog to counter with “The Time Funnel” by Jan Davis. It was another great night at the Commodore, with folks dancing violently, monkey videos showing on the TV screen and copious amounts of beer spilled on the floor!

Here’s a list of all the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus:

• Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs–High Blood Pressure (Herald)
• Ronnie Molleen–Fat Mama (King)
• Johnny Angel & the Halos–The Mashed Potato Stomp (Felsted)
• Robert Williams and the Groovers–Cranberry Blues (Tip Top)
• The Living End–Turkey Stomp (Mira)
• Silvertones–Get It (Goliath)
• The Crescents featuring Chiyo–Pink Dominos (Era)
• Los Rockin Devil’s–Azucar Azucar (Sugar Sugar) (Orfeon; Mexico)
• Slim Harpo–Little Queen Bee (Got a Brand New King) (Excello)
• Bo Dudley–Shotgun Rider (F-M)
• The Crawdaddys–Why Don’t You Smile Now (Voxx)
• The Rolling Stones–Try a Little Harder (Decca; Germany)
• Los Hitters–Dime Que Debo Hacer (Orfeon; Mexico)
• The Crossfires–One Potato, Two Potato (Three Potato, Four Potato) (Lucky Token)
• The Virginia Wolves–B.L.T. (Amy)
• Bobby Williams and his Mar Kings–It’s a Dilly (Duplex)
• ‘Plookie’ McLine–Uncle Willy (Jerry-O)
• Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs–Mashed Potato (Parlophone; Australia)
• Edgar Blanchard–Let’s Get It (Ric)
• The Gamblers–LSD-25 (World Pacific)
• Elton Anderson–Sick and Tired (Lanor)
• Tony and the Bandits–It’s a Bit of Alright (Coral)
• Joel Hill–I Thought It Over (Trans American)
• The King Bees–Little Girl (RCA Victor Canada International; Canada)
• Little Walter–Up the Line (Checker)
• Richard Parker–Monkey All Over (Philips)
• Mike Williams with the Tempest Band–Draw With Me (Atlantic)
• Shakey Jake–Roll Your Money Maker (Vivid)
• Elmer Parker and the Light Lighters–I Like the Way You Walk (Music Clef)
• Len Barry–Jim Dandy (Cameo)
• Ba Ba Thomas–Miss Shake It (King)
• The Enchantments featuring Leroy–Popeye (The Dance to Do) (Romac)
• Larry Williams–Rockin’ Pneumonia (Specialty)
• The Gems–Crazy Chicken (Mercury)
• R. Sayre; The Vacant Lot–Don’t You Just Know It (LTD.)
• Los Yaki–Shake Y Lucila (Capitol; Mexico)
• Guitar Crusher–The Monkey (Bethlehem)
• Wayne Cochran–Monkey Monkey (You Do It Like This) (Deck)
• Eddie Kirk–Monkey Tonight (King)
• The Pacesetters–The Monkey Whip (Correc-Tone)
• Bo Diddley–Give Me a Break (Checker)
• Jacky Mouliere–Danse Le Birdland (Salvador; France)
• The Pixies Three–The Hootch (Mercury)
• Tony Roman Cinq–Mickey’s Monkey (Canusa; Canada)
• Clearwater–The Duck Walk (U.S.A.)
• Sterling Harrison–Let’s Wobble (VVVV)
• The Vibrations–My Girl Sloopy (Atlantic)
• The Fearsome Foursome–Stranded in the Jungle (Capitol)
• Les Rats–Wooly Bully (Fantastic; Canada)
• Vanity Fair–I Live for the Sun (Page One; UK)
• The Rolling Stones–2120 South Michigan Avenue [from the EP Five By Five] (Decca; UK)
• Wild Jimmy Spruill featuring Irving Johnson on vocal–The Rooster (Enjoy)
• Jackie Lee–The Chimp (Future)
• The Beats–The Beatnik Bounce Part I (Columbia)
• Curtis Lee & the K C P’s–Everybody’s Going Wild (Rojac)
• Chylds–I Want More (Lovin’) (Warner Bros.)
• Lee Webber–Party Time (Chess)
• James Brown & the Famous Flames–Bring It Up (King)
• Joe South and the Believers–A Fool in Love (Columbia)
• Funky Sisters–Soul Woman (Aurora)
• Ricky & the Lexingtons–Walking the Dog Shotgun (Satellite)
• Andy and the Marglows–Superman Lover (Liberty)
• The Ineligibles–Do the Groove (Capella)
• Hughie Garrity–Too Pooped to Popeye (Duel)
• Jan Davis & the Routers–The Time Funnel (RCA Victor)
• Bobby Darin–What’d I Say (Part II) (Atco)

None of these records are for sale.

Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus and Peanut Butter Brown swing at the DYNAGROOVE!

November 14 is the birthday of our pal and fellow DJ Peanut Butter Brown. For the last year or so, he has been busy organizing a cool soul music party in Harlem called The Uptown Getdown. In fact, one was held the night before this (the 13^th—see previous Boogaloo Bag entry). The 14^th happened to fall on a DYNAGROOVE night, so a Peanut Butter Brown birthday bash featuring all soul music all the time was most certainly called for.

The evening at Teddy’s Bar & Grill commenced with host DJ Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus swingin’ with the soul music as Mr. Peanut Butter dined on the excellent fish tacos, newly added to the menu. Then, Mr. Peanut Butter took control of the room by playing many of his favorite soul 45s, including the one by Carl Carlton.

During the evening several local DJs were on hand to dig the scene, including Nogood Nick, Jumpy, Mr. Fine Wine and One Mint Julep. Some came to salute Mr. Peanut Butter, others to eat Teddy’s fine food and everybody dug the great music.

Here’s a complete list of all the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus (some with links to the yootubes for the Boogaloo Bag reader to dig):

• Shirley Scott, Organ; Stan Turner, Tenor Sax–Hip Soul (Part 1) (Prestige)
• Herbie Mann–Soul Man (Embryo)
• Booker T. & the MG’s–Chinese Checkers (Stax)
• Lee Webber–Good Day Sunshine (Chess)
• Chuck Jackson–(You Can’t Let the Boy Overpower) The Man in You (Motown)
• Blue Mitchell–Fungii Mama Part I (Blue Note)
• Billy Stewart–Sugar and Spice (Chess)
• The Kingpins–Amazing Dr. Funk (Bamboo)
• Les Brown and His Band of Renown–Madison Hop (Columbia)
• The Impressions–It’s All Right (ABC-Paramount)
• The Marvelettes–The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game (Tamla)
• Mable John–Running Out (Stax)
• ‘Big’ John Patton–The Silver Meter, Part I (Blue Note)
• Sam Cooke–Little Red Rooster (RCA Victor)
• Booker T. & the MG’s–Aw’ Mercy (Stax)
• Betty LaVette–A Little Help From My Friends (Karen)
• Merl Saunders–I Pity the Fool (Galaxy)
• Cry Baby Curtis–Don’t Just Stand There (Julet)
• Brenda Holloway–You’ve Made Me So Very Happy (Tamla)
• The Blossoms–Cry Like a Baby (Ode)
• James Royal–Call My Name (Columbia)
• David T. Walker–Can I Change My Mind (revue)
• Sam and Dave–A Place Nobody Can Find (Stax)
• Ramsey Lewis–Day Tripper (Cadet)
• Jimmy Smith – New Sounds on the Organ–Judo Mambo (Blue Note)
• Professor Longhair–Big Chief – Part 1 (Watch)
• King Floyd–Let Me See You Do That Thing (Chimneyville)
• Earl Lett Quartet–Do the Thing (Wild)
• Johnnie Morisette–(Bat Man) For Days (Bay-Tone)
• Bob Marshall and the Crystals–The Indians (L-Rev)
• Underground Vegetables–Melting Pot (Ximeno)
• Johnny Bartel and the Soul Masters–If This Isn’t Love (Solid State)
• Falcons–(I’m a Fool) I Must Love You (Big Wheel)
• Four Tops–Love Feels Like Fire (Tamla/Motown; UK)
• Carl Holmes and the Commanders–My Lonely Sad Eyes (Verve)
• Otis Williams–It’ll Never Happen Again (King)
• Billy Hines and Band–Doing the Hunch (Wa-Tusi)
• Lulu Reed & Freddy King with Sonny Thompson and His Orchestra–Do the President Twist (Federal)
• Little Bob and the Lollipops–Twisting Home (Decca)
• Titus Turner–Walk on the Wild Side Twist (Jamie)
• Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band–I Can’t Quit Her (Pye; UK)
• The Isley Brothers–Little Miss Sweetness (Tamla/Motown; UK)
• The Soul Brothers–Horsing Around (Newmiss)
• Hermon Hitson–She’s a Bad Girl (Minit)
• Aretha Franklin–Soulville (Columbia)
• Chan Romero–Humpy Bumpy (Philips)
• The Ventures–Last Night (United Artists)
• Marvin Gaye–One More Heartache (Tamla)
• Mighty Joe Drake–Get Out of My Life Woman (Kapp)
• Philip & Lloyd (The Blues Busters)–Here I Am Come and Take Me (Scepter)
• Mighty Diamonds–Gypsy Woman (Gibbs; Jamaica)
• Bobby Wright & the Burners–Hookaboo, Pt 1 (Toy)
• Maxine Brown–Darling Be Home Soon (Commonwealth United)
• The Shirelles–Last Minute Miracle (Scepter)
• Cliff Nobles–Your Love Is All I Need (Atlantic)
• Patty Lace and the Petticoats–The Back (Kapp)
• Richie Mandell–You Got Me (20th Century)
• Al Perkins–I Feel All Right (Jive)
• Curtis Lee & the K C P’s–Get in My Bag (Rojac)
• Booker T. & the MG’s–MG Party (Stax)
• Dumpy ‘Piano’ Rice–The In Crowd (Juke)
• Red Holloway–Monkey Sho’ Can Talk (Prestige)
• Gene Ludwig–Sticks & Stones – Part II (Atlantic)
• James Brown and the Famous Flames–Funky Soul #1 (King)

None of these records are for sale. Photos by Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner.

Nogood Nick and Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus discuss one of the finer points of soul music at the DYNAGROOVE!

Uptown Getdown DJs: Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus, Honey Dew Sue, Peanut Butter Brown.

The Uptown Getdown is a fairly recent excursion into the soul dance scene, hosted by our pal Peanut Butter Brown. It is held uptown in Harlem and, although it is a groovy thing, it has had about four or five different locations each time it has taken place. On Thursday November 13, it swung at a bar called Camaradas way up First Avenue at 115th Street. It’s a very hip joint that serves very excellent empenadas, along with the usual frothy drinks. On this cold and rainy evening, Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus was guest DJ, along with Honey Dew Sue and the host, Mr. Peanut Butter—who, at midnight celebrated his birthday! The DJs kept the room warm by playing hot soul records all night long.

And because we were in Spanish Harlem, our pal Alex De Laszlo dropped by to play some sweet Latin Soul records, which spiced up the evening considerably.

Here’s a list of all the songs played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at the Uptown Getdown (some with youtubes links!:

• The Panic Buttons–Come Out Smokin’ (Gamble)
• Joe Swift’s Internationals–Boo-Ga-Loo Party (Onacrest)
• Harold and Connie–Bugaloo Party (Carnival)
• Trade Martin–Moanin’ (RCA Victor)
• The Patti-Cakes–Peas Porridge (Revue)
• Linda Lyndell–Bring Your Love Back to Me (Volt)
• Terry & Marsha–It’s a Possibility (Champ)
• The Four Tempos–Come on Home (Rampart)
• Eddie Holland–Baby Shake (Motown)
• Don Fletcher–I’m So Glad (Peacock)
• Paul Sindab–I’m Up Tight (Hype)
• Sammy Ward–Don’t Take It Away (Tamla)
• Eddie Jefferson–Psychedelic Sally (Prestige)
• The Jewels–Papa Left Mama Holding the Bag (Dynamite)
• The Maytals–Sweet and Dandy (Mango)
• Dyke and the Blazers–Funky Bull Pt. I (Original Sound)
• Lonnie Brooks–The Flip Pt. 1 (U.S.A.)
• Lonnie Smith–Move Your Hand Part I (Blue Note)
• Clarence Green and the Rhythmaires–Ground Hog (Duke)
• Sam Cooke–Twistin’ the Night Away (RCA Victor)
• The Stylettes–On Fire (Cameo)
• The Volcanoes–A Lady’s Man (Arctic)
• Rocky Roberts y las Pirañas–No Regreses a Mi (Gama; Mexico)
• The Gladiators–Girl Don’t Make Me Wait (Direction; UK)
• James Brown and the Famous Flames–Shhhhhhhh (For a Little While) (King)
• The Valentinos–It’s All Over Now (SAR)
• The Corvells–He’s So Fine (Lu Pine)
• Dusty Springfield–Go Ahead On (Philips; UK)
• Peaches & Herb–Satisfy My Hunger (Date)
• Bobby White–It’s a Great Life (Kent)
• Laurel Aitken with the Blue Beats–Railroad Track (Blue Beat; UK)

None of these records are for sale.

The Boog swings at the Uptown Getdown!

Photos by Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner.

Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus and DJ Shakey swing at the DYNAGROOVE!

DYNAGROOVE in October is always a gas. The 2014 one, held on the tenth, was no exception. Teddy’s Bar & Grill was filled early with folks celebrating a birthday, diggin’ the scene and eating the fine food. Why do you think they call it the “DYNAGROOVE?” Because folks dine on Teddy’s excellent cuisine and groove to the swingin’ sounds provided by host DJ Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus. Special guest DJ was DJ Shakey, a most professional sort who played some super fabulous funk, soul, and jumpin’ jazz records for the DYNAGROOVE faithful. DJ Shakey has been an important component of the NYC vinyl DJ scene for quite some time, having DJ’d some boss parties (Rubulad, House of Yes, Dubday Mondays, Subway Soul Club, etc); hosts Shakey’s Record Fair; and is co-host of Warper Party Radio Extravaganza, an experimental music and audio art web program. DJ Shakey made provided excellent audio art of her own as she spun cool records while The Phast Man chowed down on Teddy’s famous Friday night fish fry!

For his part, The Boog played more cover songs than usual, in five different languages, and included three songs by Paul Revere & the Raiders in honor of Revere’s recent passing.

Here’s a list of all the records played by Phast Phredie the Boogaloo Omnibus at the DYNAGROOVE:

• The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny–Quiet Village (Liberty)
• King Curtis–On Broadway (Atco)
• Gene Pitney–Just One Smile (Musicor)
• John McFarland Sextet–Forbidden (United Artists)
• Freddie Mitchell–Freddie’s New Calypso (ABC-Paramount)
• The Jeremy Steig Quartet–Oleo (Columbia)
• Funkadelic–I Wanna Know if It’s Good to You (Westbound)
• Grant Green—Sookie, Sookie (Blue Note)
• Bobby Christian, the Man with a Sound–Caravan (Stepheny)
• Major Lance–Rhythm (OKeh)
• The Quartette Tres Bien–Love Is a Hurtin’ Thing (Decca)
• The Monkees–Oh My, My (Colgems)
• Grace Slick and the Great Society–Sally Go ’Round the Roses (Columbia)
• Count Basie–A Square at the Round Table (Power)
• Quincy Jones and His Orchestra–A Hard Day’s Night (Mercury)
• Paul Revere and the Raiders–Sometimes (Columbia)
• Henry Mancini–Banzai Pipeline (RCA Victor)
• Rosemary Clooney–Mangos (Columbia)
• Max Romeo & the Upsetters–One Step Forward (Island)
• Al Green–I Can’t Get Next to You (Hi)
• Studio 11–Money Can’t Buy My Love (Qualiton; Hungary)
• The Blazers featuring Dave “Baby” Cortez on organ–Skins and Sounds (Winley)
• I New Dada–Lady Jane (Bluebell; Italy)
• Booker T. & the MG’s–Eleanor Rigby (Stax; Spain)
• Chet Atkins–Teensville (RCA Victor)
• The Renegades–Cadillac (Norton)
• Clifford Brown–Hymn of the Orient (Blue Note)
• Hugh Masekela–Norwegian Wood (M-G-M)
• Sly and the Family Stone–Everybody Is a Star (Epic)
• James Brown–Giitin’ a Little Hipper (Part 2) (King)
• Paulo Alencar and His Brazilian All-Stars–Zirigdoom – Bossa Nova (Atco)
• Jimmy Smith–Respect (Verve)
• The Jazz Crusaders–Get Back (World Pacific Jazz)
• Les Mersey’s–Jolie Rita (Super 4; Canada)
• The Ronettes–Do I Love You? (Philles)
• The Beach Boys–Wouldn’t It Be Nice (Capitol)
• Leticia Estrada–La Burbuja (Musart; Mexico)
• The Maytals–Sweet and Dandy (Mango)
• ZZ en de Maskers–Ik Bedoel ’T Altijd Zo Goed (Artone; Netherlands)
• Richard Anthony–Baby (Out of Time) (Pathé; Canada)
• Los Johnny Jets–Juntos y Felices (Happy Together) (Discos Columbia)
• Lalo Schifrin–Mission: Impossible (Dot)
• Candy and the Kisses–Out in the Streets Again (Scepter)
• Paul Revere and the Raiders–Blue Fox (Columbia)
• Roy Meriwether Trio–Soup and Onions (Columbia)
• Maxine Brown–Plum Outa Sight (Epic)
• Brenda Hall–Oh Eddy My Baby (Loma)
• Sounds Nice featuring Tim Mycroft on organ–Love You Too (Rare Earth)
• The Left Bank–I’ve Got Something (Smash)
• Hoyt Axton–San Fernando (Colgems)
• Jimmie Haskell–The James Bond Theme (Capitol)
• Jay Berliner–Stickball (Mainstream)
• Myron & E with the Soul Investigators–(Free Delivery From) The Pot Club Part 1 (Nite Club)
• Fela Ransome-Kuti & the Africa ’70–Shakara Oloje (Editions Makossa International)
• Earl Van Dyke & the Soul Brothers–How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You (Soul)
• Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra–Babalú (RCA Victor)
• Dennis Coff & the Lyman Woodward Trio–It’s Your Thing (Maverick)
• Jimmy Cliff–Guns of Brixton (Collective Sounds; UK)
• Jacob Miller–Shakey Girl (Joe Gibbs Record Globe; Jamaica)
• Brentford Road All Stars–Love at First Sight (Studio 1; Jamaica)
• Don Wilkerson–Camp Meetin’ (Blue Note)
• Jose Luis y Los Maloos–Confesiones de Media Noche (Cap Latino)
• Les Lionceaux–Quatre Garçons Dans Le Vent (A Hard Day’s Night) (Fontana; Canada)
• The Premiers–So Fine (Warner Bros.)
• Tommy James & the Shondells–Ya! Ya! (Roulette)
• Steve Alaimo–Everyday I Have to Cry (Checker)
• Marlena Shaw–California Soul (Cadet)
• The Second Coming–I Feel Free (Steady)
• The Red Coats–Shimmy Shimmy Walk (Fraternity)
• Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers–Hold on I’m Coming (Parlophone; UK)
• The Lords–Que Sera (Columbia; Germany)
• Las Moskas–Llorando Como Nino (CBS; Mexico)
• Palito Ortega–Poco Puedo Darte (A Little Bit Me a Little Bit You) (RCA Victor)
• Paul Revere and the Raiders–Hungry (Columbia)
• Ox-Bow Incident–Reach Out (Smash)
• Les Aristocrates–Je Ne Vois Qu’elle (Choc!; Canada)
• Teddy Randazzo–Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo (ABC-Paramount)
• Jock Mitchell–Work With Me Annie (Impact)
• The Newbeats–Run Baby Run (Back Into My Arms) (Hickory)
• The Supremes–When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes (Motown)
• Celia Cruz/Tito Puente–Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (Tico)
• Hopetown Lewis–Working It Down to the Bone (Dynamic; Jamaica)
• Lynn Hope–The Scrunch (Aladdin)

None of these records are for sale. Photos by Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner. Click on them and they will magically big-O-fi!!

Phast Phreddie pheasts on the Phriday night phish phry at the DYNAGROOVE!!

Boog and Boing bop at the Magic of Juju!

THE MAGIC OF JUJU was a groovy funk night, brought to you by the boss folks who run WANG DANG DOODLE Productions, that was held on September 26 at The Commodore in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Hosted by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus, it featured the super tuff funk records of our pal DJ McBoing Boing. He is one of the city’s finest DJs, a very hip artist (he had a show in Chicago this summer), and a dealer of cool records (he has a hustle on ebay). The Boogaloo Bag writers are always happy to see him, and even happier when he is spinning records. So he was asked to swing at the JUJU, and he did so in a major way, playing records so funky that the Commodore chef came out of the kitchen to borrow some grease!

The evening was most definitely enhanced with the appearance of some of The Devil-Ettes, that fruggin’ dance troupe from ’Frisco that was in town for a series of shows. Those gals heated the place up with some fine dancin’ and prancin’ as The Boog and McBoing Boing spun hot funk and hard soul records all night long.

Here’s a list of the 45s played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at THE MAGIC OF JUJU:

The Boog samples the frothy Commodore house drink!

• Dennis Coffey and the Detroit Guitar Band–Taurus (Sussex)
• The J.B.s–The Grunt (Part 1) (King)
• Funkadelic–Funky Dollar Bill (Westbound)
• Roy Lee Johnson & the Villagers–The Dryer (Part I) (Stax)
• Bow-Legs Miller and Friends–It’s Bump Time (Select-O-Hit)
• Marvin Sims–Sweet Thang (Karen)
• Hot Chocolate–Good for the Gander (Cleveland)
• The Del-Tones featuring James “Mr. Piano” Booker–Everybody’s Doin Sumthin (Ace)
• The Meters–Stretch Your Rubber Band (Josie)
• Tom Dooley & His Lovelights–Tight Rope (TRX)
• Lyn Collins (The Female Preacher)–Give It Up or Turnit A Loose (People)
• Ohio Players–Love Rollercoaster (Mercury)
• Earl Van Dyke–Runaway Child Running Wild (Soul)
• Rodger Collins–Foxy Girls in Oakland (Galaxy)
• Bobby Byrd–I Know You Got Soul (King)
• Freddie & the Kinfolk–Mashed Potato Pop Corn (Dade)
• Mad Dog & the Pups–Hip Squeeze (Magic City)
• The T.S.U. Toronadoes–My Thing Is a Moving Thing (Volt)
• Bobby Patterson–My Thing Is Your Thing (Come and Get It) (Jetstar)
• George Torrence & the Naturals–(Mama Come Quick and Bring Your) Lickin’ Stick (Shout)
• Al Brown–Here I Am Baby (Come and Take Me) (Tit for Tat)
• Jay Berliner–Papa Was a Rolling Stone (Mainstream)
• Elijah and the Ebonies–Hot Grits!!! (Capsoul)
• Lou Courtney–Hot Butter ‘n All – Part 1 (Hurdy-Gurdy)
• Eldridge Holmes–Pop Popcorn Children (Atco)
• Quincy Jones–Money Runner (Reprise)
• Grupo Santa Cecilia–Africa Bump (Orfeon)
• Maytals–Funky Kingston (Shelter)
• The Vibrettes–Humpty Dump Pt. 1 (Lujon)
• The Wailers–Get Up Stand Up (Island)
• O’Jays–For the Love of Money (Philadelphia International)
• Johnny Griffith accompanied by Billy Sha-Rae’s Band–Do It (Triple B)
• Untouchable Machine Shop–Machine Shop – Part 2 (Wavelength)
• The Turnarounds–Soul Walk (Tangerine)
• Joey Gilmore–Do It to Me One More Time (Phil-L.A. of Soul)
• Al Green–Get Back Baby (Hi)
• The Fabulous Shalimars–Funky Line – Part 1 (Rack)
• Gene Anderson–The Devil Made Me Do It (Westbound)
• Jesse Henderson–The Gator (Gold Dust)
• King Solomon (with the Lad Teens Band)–Louisiana Groove (Cadillac)
• Count Sidney & His Dukes–Do Your Stuff (Goldband)
• Explosions–Hip Drop (Gold Cup)
• The Tenth Dymentions–The Bushman (Sapphire)
• Joseph Henry–Who’s the King? (You Know That’s Me) (Desco)
• Bobby Byrd–Back From the Dead (International Brothers)
• The Eddy Jacobs Exchange–Pull My Coat (Columbia)
• The Meters–Hand Clapping Song (Josie)
• Bobby Williams and his Orchestra–Funky Super Fly – Pt. 1 (Duplex)
• Isley Brothers–Keep on Doin’ (T-Neck)
• Charles Wright–(Well I’m) Doin’ What Cums Naturally Part 1 (Dunhill)
• Lee Fields and Sugarman & Co.–Shot Down (Daptone)
• Curtis Mayfield–(Don’t Worry) If There’s A Hell Below We’re All Going to Go (Curtom)
• Lavell Hardy–Don’t Loose Your Groove (Rojac)
• Gi Gi–Daddy Love (Part 1) (Sweet)
• King Solomon’s Advisers–The Tight Rope (Ghetto)
• Chairman of the Board–Life & Death (invictus)
• The Rascals–Jungle Walk (Columbia)
• The Dapps featuring Alfred Ellis–Bringing Up the Guitar (King)
• Rufus Thomas–Hot Grits (AVI)
• Wee Willie Mason–Funky Funky (Hot Pants) (Jay-Walking)
• Vicki Anderson–If You Don’t Give Me What I Want (I Gotta Get It Some Other Place) (King)
• The Nite-Liters–Serenade for a Jive Turkey (RCA)

None of these records are for sale.

Here are a couple photos of The Devil-Ettes having a ball at the MAGIC OF JUJU. All photos are by Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner. Click on them and they will magically Big-O-Fi.

The Devil-Ettes swing at The Magic of Juju!

The Devil-Ettes continue to swing at The Magic of Juju!

The Devil-Ettes are a fabulously frugging dance troupe of foxy female fun! Watch them shake and shimmy with synchronized moves to boss sixties grooves: sort of like a high school drill team gone Go-Go! Naturally, the girls hail from San Francisco—America’s home of high-art-meets-high-camp! The Boogaloo Bag writers have witnessed the glory of The Devil-Ettes several times as the group appears regularly at Tiki Oasis.

Boss Jock Rex Doane, of radio station WFMU.

The gals invaded New York City for four days in September, starting with their Dance Party Au Go-Go—a meet and greet and watusi event at the Beauty Bar in Manhattan on Thursday the 25^th. A couple of boss DJs were required, so The Devil-Ettes enlisted the bossest: Rex Doane, whose Saturday afternoon radio show—Fool’s Paradise on WFMU—is the greatest two hours of sonic mayhem imaginable. Rex played a number of hot frantic tracks—the kind that made him famous. Also on hand was Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus, who supplied a solid Sixties Go-Go beat. At various appropriate times, The Devil-Ettes performed some of their spectacular routines. Can you spell S-W-I-M?

On the Friday, The Devil-Ettes put on an impromptu show at a Brooklyn bar, and then danced the night away at The Magic of Juju—a funk fest hosted by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at the Commodore (more on that in our next post!). On the Saturday the gals took part in the New York Burlesque Festival. Then on Sunday, they swung at the Church of Titillation. These gals don’t stop! If they come to your town, make sure you make the scene.

Here’s a list of the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at The Devil-Ettes Dance Party Au Go-Go:

• The Mohawks–Mony Mony (Sir J.J.; UK)
• Wynder K. Frog–I’m a Man (United Artists)
• The Liberty Belles–Shing-A-Ling Time (Shout)
• Dorothy Berry–Shindig City (Planetary)
• The Aces–Reggae Motion (The Loco-Motion) (Sire)
• [unknown singer]–I’m Gonna Destroy That Boy (Munster; Spain)
• Jacky Mouliére–Danse le Birdland (Disques Salvador; France)
• Sandy Nelson–Treat Her Right (Imperial)
• The Sheep–I Feel Good (Boom)
• Powers of Blue–Cool Jerk (MTA)
• Ray Anthony–C’mon and Swim (Capitol)
• Mel Taylor–Bang Bang Rhythm (Warner Bros.)
• Tony Mottoloa–Tequila (Project 3)
• The Golden Toadstools–Silly Savage (Minaret)
• Billie Davis–I Want You to Be My Baby (London)
• Herbie Mann–Scratch (Atlantic)
• The Cincinnati Music Co.–Let’s Do the Thing (Kapp)
• Sandy Nelson–Drums A Go-Go (Liberty; Germany)
• Jacky Mouliére–Lam’di Lam’ (Mickey’s Monkey) (Disques Salvador; France)
• Tony & Tyrone–Turn It On (Columbia)
• Loose Ends–Tax Man (Decca; UK)
• Ricardo Ray–Nitty Gritty (Alegre)
• Rex Garvin and the Mighty Cravers–Sock It to ‘Em J.B. – Part I (Like)
• Wild Bill Davis–Breaking Out – Part 2 (RCA Victor)
• Mongo Santamaria–The Now Generation (Columbia)
• Jack Costanzo Mr. Bongo–Chicken and Rice (Discomoda; Colombia)
• La Lupe–Touch Me (Roulette)
• The Moon People–Hippy Skippy Moon Strut (Opus #1) (Roulette)
• [no artist listed]–Dance the Slurp (7-Eleven)
• The Happy Cats–These Boots Are Made for Walking (Omack)
• The Countdown Five–Shaka Shaka Na Na (Cobblestone)
• Shadows of Knight–Shake (Team)
• Marty Manning & the Cheetahs–Tarzan (Tarzan’s March) (CBS; UK)
• The Combinations–Bump Ball! (RCA Victor)
• The Cooperettes–Shing-A-Ling (Brunswick)
• The Delltones–Gimme Some Lovin’ (Capitol)
• Rocki Lane and the Gross Group–Santa Soul (Epic)

None of these records are for sale.

Below are more photos of The Devil-Ettes. Click on them and they will Big-O-Fi!

The Fleshtones!

The Fleshtones have been called “America’s Garage Band.” The Boogaloo Bag hereby postulates that The Fleshtones are THE WORLD’S GARAGE BAND! The group’s appeal is universal. The band even records songs in French and Spanish. Indeed, the group will be touring in Europe around the time this is posted. Correct us if we are wrong, but this group is the only one, born from the mid-seventies NYC punk scene (though never really embraced by it) that has continued to perform and make records since the band’s inception. There has been a book written about them (Sweat) and a documentary made about them (Pardon Us for Living but the Graveyard Is Full). It is one of the great mysteries of the universe that this group is not playing sold-out shows three weeks in a row at Madison Square Garden.

Instead, The Fleshtones played Coco 66, one of our favorite Brooklyn rock clubs, on Friday September 19, 2014—with opening acts The Garden State Social Club and Sean Coleman & the Quasars, with DJ Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus, who played records before, between and after the bands.

The Garden State Social Club

The show kicked off in and insanely righteous manner with The Garden State Social Club—a wacked out bunch of kids who performed mostly (if not all) cover songs, but in a revved up, modified manner. The group featured our pals Crystal Durant and Lynne Von Pang on vocals and guitarist Mike Edison, who supplied a boss Theremin solo in the middle of “River Deep Mountain High.” The group’s sound includes a baritone saxophonist (Steve Greenfield, who also plays with The Fleshtones).

Sean Coleman & the Quasars

Sean Coleman & the Quasars were also cool, and also included a baritone saxophonist. The Quasars have a cool rockabilly-influenced sound, but the addition of the reed instrument adds a hot R&B spice. Sean Coleman’s gritty vocal is sufficiently snot-nosed-sounding enough to be considered in garage/punk territory. In other words, this band rocks!

The whole evening was delightfully wild, with The Fleshtones playing an especially enthusiastic set of classic, as well as new, Super Rock originals and a few covers. Perhaps the night was so electrically charged because three of the band members—Peter Zaremba, Keith Streng and Bill Milhizer—all have birthdays within a few days of the gig. (Can you believe it? Peter Zaremba has turned 60!!!!)

After about an hour and a half of pure, unadulterated Fleshtones mania, the band came off the stage. When it returned for its well-deserved encore, a cake was produced to celebrate the birthdays (yummy carrot cake). The band then played for another 45 minutes in order to continue the celebration, which only ended when the band marched out of the club. The Fleshtones may be getting old, but they have not slowed down one bit, and this was among one of the finest shows The Boogaloo Bag writers ever witnessed!

(Don’t be shut out; The Fleshtones will be playing with Los Straight Jackets at the Bell House on Halloween. Get your tickets NOW!)

The following is a list of the records played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at this magnificent event:

• The Johnny Gibson Trio–Swanky (Laurie)
• Bill Justis and His Orchestra–Flea Circus (Philips)
• Ian Whitcomb & Bluesville–Fizz (Tower)
• Aesops Fables–I’ve Got Troubles (Atco)
• Hoyt Axton–Double Double Dare (Vee Jay)
• Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson–We Got Our Bag (SSS International)
• Mogen David & the Grapes of Wrath–Little Girl Gone (Norton)
• Flavor–Heart-Teaser (Columbia)
• Neal Ford and the Fanatics–(I’ve Got A) Brand New Girl (Hickory)
• The Midnight Rebels–Groovin’ Is Easy (Mr.)
• Chosen Few–Nobody But Me (Autumn)
• The Detours–Who Do You Love (Atco)
• Les Hou-Lops–Pas Besoin D’un Docteur (I Don’t Need No Doctor) (Apex)
• The Chambermen–Shotgun II (Amigo)
• Del Shannon–From Me to You (Big Top)
• Jimmy Gordon–Test Pattern (Challenge)
• Butterfield Blues Band–Come On In (Elektra)
• The Bubble Puppy–Hot Smoke & Sasafrass (international Artists)
• Walter Vandell–The Charge – Part 2 (Tempo)
• Nino Ferrer–Le Telefon (Riviera; Canada)
• Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas–I’ll Be Doggone (Imperial)
• The Buffalo Springfield–Mr. Soul (Atco)
• The Doors–Soul Kitchen (Elektra)
• Masking Sound–Une Fille Comme Ca (Trans-Canada; Canada)
• Count Five–Teeny Bopper Teeny Bopper (Double Shot)
• The Fortunes–Fire Brigade (United Artists)
• Billy Lee Riley–Valley of the Dolls (Mojo)
• Dion & the Wanderers–Two Ton Feather (Columbia)
• Harbinger Complex–I Think I’m Down (Brent)
• The Tow-Away Zone–Searchin’ (Epic)
• The Searchers–I Can Tell (Mercury)
• The Champs–Switzerland (Challenge)
• Sayre – The Vacant Lot–Don’t You Just Know It (Ltd.)
• Cliff Richard & the Shadows–Do You Want to Dance (Columbia; UK)
• Demetriss Tapp–Ring Dang Doo (Brunswick)
• Los Bravos–La Moto (Columbia; Spain)
• Los Canarios–Get on Your Knees (Calla)
• Levon and the Hawks–He Don’t Love You (And He’ll Break Your Heart) (Atco)
• ? & the Mysterians–Girl (You Captivate Me) (Cameo)
• The Pussycats–I Want Your Love (Columbia)
• Small Faces–Whatcha Gonna Do About It (Decca; UK)
• Thee Headcoats–Fatback (Munster; Spain)
• Bo Diddley–Gun Slinger (Checker)
• The Candy Johnson Show featuring Candy Johnson’s Exciters–Hound Dog (Canjo)
• Vince Taylor and His Playboys–Brand New Cadillac (Chiswick; UK)
• Rico and the Ravens–Don’t You Know (Rally)
• The Kingsmen–The Climb (Wand)
• Roy Head–You’re (Almost) Tuff (Back Beat)
• The Pacers featuring Bobby Crafford–Diddley Diddley Daddy (Razoback)
• The Clungels–Do the Dog (Artone; Netherlands)
• Just Brothers–Sliced Tomatoes (Music Merchant)
• Albert Collins–Thaw-Out (Hall)
• Combo Kings–Do the Slow Fizz (Jamie)
• The Wolf Men–Watusi Beat (Bobbette)
• The Premiers–Get Your Baby (Faro)
• The Wailers–Mau Mau (Golden Crest)
• The Roamers–I Want Candy (Hit)
• Alvin Cash & the Crawlers–Twine Time (Mar-V-Lus)
• The Remo Four–Mickey’s Monkey (Star-Club; Germany)
• Ricardo Ray–Mony Mony (Alegre)
• The Ikettes–Da Doo Ron Ron (Modern)
• Tina Britt–Sookie Sookie (Veep)
• The Del-Rays–Fortune Teller (Atco)
• The Blazers with Li’l Ray Armstrong–Boom Boom (Empire)
• The Animals–Don’t Bring Me Down (M-G-M)
• Randy & the Radiants–My Way of Thinking (Sun)
• The Pastel Six–The Milkshake (Zen)
• The Bonniwell Music Machine–Bottom of the Soul (Warner Bros.)
• The Mystery Trend–Johnny Was a Good Boy (Verve)
• The Pickwicks–Little by Little (Warner Bros.)
• Les Problèmes–Si c’est la nuit (Disques Vogue; France)
• The Blues Project–I Can’t Keep From Crying (Verve Folkways)
• Jackie & the Cedrics–Silent Night Rumble (Norton)

None of these records are for sale.

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