A packed house, balmy spring breezes and nearly two hours of live music expertise courtesy of our generation’s baddest band made “Good Friday” even better when Mint Condition regaled a packed-out venue as headliners of the Ladies Choice show at Dallas’ Majestic Theatre this weekend. Whether you witnessed the quintet’s show for the very first… Continue reading MOC/Soultracks “Ladies Choice” Concert Review: Mint Condition & Case @ The Majestic
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Mint Condition: Honored To Be Acknowledged, Embraced and “Unsung”
After-school basement jam sessions. The Los Angeles ‘breath-fights,’ and the one-legged mesh, leather fringed, Soul-Glo stage attire. Before the hits and their loyal legion of FOOMS, Mint Condition was a collective of young and hungry musicians waiting to seize the moment. Their journey from session players to popular purveyors of classic and contemporary soul was… Continue reading Mint Condition: Honored To Be Acknowledged, Embraced and “Unsung”
Justin Timberlake: “The 20/20 Experience” ST CD Preview/Review Link
Let’s face it, friends: aside from the steady stream of musical cameos (Madonna, 50 Cent, Timbaland), film and TV roles (Saturday Night Live, Shrek 3, The Social Network, Bad Teacher, Friends With Benefits, etc.), big business moves and last year’s marriage to actress Jessica Biel, one of the likely reasons for Justin Timberlake’s unhurried pace… Continue reading Justin Timberlake: “The 20/20 Experience” ST CD Preview/Review Link
Adoring the Unsung: Why Mint Condition Matters (A Personal Tribute)
As a professional critic and a lifelong music fiend, it’s pretty easy for me to explain why I love me some Mint Condition. They compose their own music, pen their own lyrics and have levels of diversity that incorporates multiple style influences. The band, simply put, consistently displays synergy and showmanship that remains unmatched and extraordinary. From… Continue reading Adoring the Unsung: Why Mint Condition Matters (A Personal Tribute)
N’Dambi: The Sound, The Style & Her Funktabulous “Pink Elephant”
This is the first in-depth story I did with one of the baddest singers, songwriters and performers to EVER hail out of Dallas TX, N’Dambi (circa 2009): if you consider yourself a soul music lover and STILL don’t know about her sinuous and smoky pipes, get familiar via picking up her latest CD, 2009’s Pink… Continue reading N’Dambi: The Sound, The Style & Her Funktabulous “Pink Elephant”