bill brewster and bob blank

blank generation mix - by bill brewster (72.90mb, 30:00mins)
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this week we have a mix by living legend bill brewster made to celebrate the recent 'blank generation' compilation released by the good bods at strut and djhistory.com (bill & frank broughton's essential website).

'blank generation' is a celebration of the work of new york producer bob blank. mr blank opened his blank tapes recording studios in the new york of 1973 just in time for it to become a hub for the burgeoning artistic scene centered around manhattan. during its lifetime legend after legend passed through the studio doors including ze records royalty august darnell, christina & the aural exciters. disco genius patrick adams also cut many a track there as well as stellar outfits such as instant funk and salsoul orchestra.

blank tapes has arguably become latterly most associated with arthur russell and the disco related work he did as dinosaur l, indian ocean and felix and, most notably for blank himself, the classic 'wax the van' recorded with his wife lola. tim lawrence's outstanding biography 'hold onto your dreams' details blank and russell's colobaration in loving detail and is essential reading for anyone with even a passing interest of the music of the era. buy it.

'blank generation' collects various fine pieces of work made during bob's time at blank tapes including many of the tracks on this mix. you can pick up the compilation direct from the djhistory website and if bought before the end of february includes another extended brewster mix. go get.

rs - body to body boogie
lola - wax the van (jon's dub)
james blood ulmer - jazz is the teacher funk is the preacher
bumblebee unlimited - i got a big bee
archie bell - anytime is right
aural exciters - spooks in space
kid creole & the coconuts - darrio
the kay-gees - tango hustle
indian ocean - treehouse/school bell

this saturday is a red letter day for our very own sam willis as his project with allesio from banjo or freakout walls make their live debut for the eat your own ears gig at cargo supporting the great pantha du prince.

walls will be previewing their forthcoming self titled album (coming out on kompakt on april 26th). get down to cargo to witness the first live outing of music described by michael mayer as sounding 'like drugged out rodents'. arrive early to avoid dissappointment.