Buddy miles4/29/2023 Where Do We Go From Here is perhaps the best evidence yet of Dumpstaphunk’s ability to strengthen and transform their singular Crescent City roots in combination with the deeper outside musical and philosophical influences on which the band is founded. Modernizing and reinvigorating the Neville/Meters family groove has been one of the driving forces of Dumpstaphunk since the band spontaneously formed during New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2003. Alongside original core members Tony Hall and Nick Daniels, and the new additions of Alex Wasily, Ryan Nyther and drummer Devin Trusclair, Ivan and Ian Neville (the sons of Aaron Neville and Art “Poppa Funk” Neville respectively) have built upon their family’s iconic Nola legacy as they’ve transformed Dumpstaphunk into the city’s pre-eminent 21st-century funk-fusion export, resulting in recent career highlights like their July 2019 opening gig for the Rolling Stones on their home turf at the New Orleans Mercedes Benz Superdome. ![]() Buddy’s father played upright bass for the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, and Dexter Gordon and by age 12, Miles Jr. (Band of Gypsies) was born on Septemin Omaha, Nebraska. Over the past 17 years, Dumpstaphunk has earned its reputation as a highly respected next-generation New Orleans musical institution, the type of band whose live performances have attracted sit-ins from legends like Carlos Santana, Bob Weir, George Clinton and members of Phish. February, 26, 2008 George Allen Buddy Miles, Jr. ![]() “We hope people can hear the new songs and are inclined to dance, and inspired to think at the same time,” says Ivan, speaking to the new album’s delicate balance between topic material and dance-floor rockers. The band’s arsenal of classic and modern influences can be heard throughout the new album, a distinctive mix of genuine New Orleans funk, old school R&B and guitar fueled modern rock from the slap-bass rave “Make It After All” to the band’s contemporary renderings of New Orleans R&B rarities (the 1975 Blackmail gem “Let’s Get At It”) and early Seventies classics (Sly and the Family Stone’s “In Time”). This song was originally released 47 years ago by Buddy Miles in 1973 on his album ‘Boogie Bear.’ – Tony Hall I like the groove and the line you can dance to the rhythm of a funky beat! With a strong message, it talks about peace, love and harmony – something we all need today. The track, mixed by Beastie Boys producer, Mario Caldato Jr., also features guitar legend Waddy Wachtel (Keith Richards, Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks) in a crescendoing super-jam that further cements Dumpstaphunk’s status as the heaviest funk-rock band in the land, as they gear up to release what is undeniably the most powerful and politically pointed album of their career.įirst, I’m a big fan of Buddy Miles. Ignited by the exploding lead guitar of special guest Marcus King, the epic jam invokes the vintage spirit of Jimi Hendrix and Cream coupled with a touch of urgent musical angst that could be easily playlist alongside modern contemporaries Rage Against The Machine or Red Hot Chili Peppers. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.New Orleans funk powerhouse Dumpstaphunk has just unleashed a rendition of Buddy Miles’ 1973 acid-fueled blues anthem “ United Nations Stomp,” the third single from Where Do We Go From Here, their first full-length album in seven years. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. ![]() NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at for further information. Instead of drumming, Buddy Miles was finally the front man singing his heart out.Ĭopyright © 2008 NPR. SIEGEL: A run of criminal behavior landed Miles in San Quentin State Prison, but he eventually returned to the spotlight in the late '80s as a claymation California Raisin.īLOCK: He was the voice of Buddy Raisin in a string of popular commercials and spin-off albums. When soloing, even with Hendrix, he commanded the stage using every cymbal, every drum, even his voice. He played briefly with Hendrix and the trio Band of Gypsies. Onstage, Buddy Miles was a force to be reckoned with, with the hands of a drummer, but the heart and showmanship of a front man. ![]() The drummer died Tuesday at the age of 60. What do Wilson Pickett, Muddy Waters, Carlos Santana and Jimi Hendrix have in common? Buddy Miles kept beat with them all.
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