Few drummers have left a legacy behind on par with the one that Clyde Stubblefield has. The time we were blessed with his talent will surely leave its mark on generations of musicians to come. His personal style and the countless beats borrowed from him as one of the most sampled drummers of all time […]
Local Afrofunk Group Immigré Excited For Upcoming WORT Block Party!
Craft Beer Week has just ended, and that means that WORT’s Block Party is just around the corner. One of the many local bands joining us that weekend is the Afrofunk/Afrobeat group, Immigré. Immigré is not a musical group that fits in a box, unless of course you count the fishing hut they spent hours […]
Dub Superheroes Use Melodic Weapons To Spread Good Block Party Vibes!
The ten members of Dub Foundation form a local roots dub group that features blazing horns, shotgun snares, razor sharp skanks, slashing dubs, slick shot rhythms and conscious lyrics. They are also musical superheroes from Smooth Sailin’ Records, charged with saving the world from tyranny and oppression by spreading the love and positive vibrations of dub […]
Yid Vicious Bringing Vicious Yiddish To WORT Block Party
Yid Vicious Klezmer Ensemble has been a local favorite for many years now. They play Yiddish folk music, but add their own touch into the more traditional style. They are committed to keeping traditional klezmer music and dance alive, but blend the members backgrounds in classical, jazz, and world music to make something fresh and […]