A little late but better than never we have some live recordings from the Wah Wah 45's 10th anniversary event at The Scala in London.
First we have superfunk from The Apples of Israel. Over the past seven years the nine-strong instrumental group has been folding cuts and scratches from every imaginable source into Big Band blares and Middle Eastern elements on top of a raw and dirty funk base, baking a thick multi-layered sonic treat. They kick ideas up and down the stage in a torrent of Decks, Horns, Double Bass, Drums and Electronic Effects. No digital samplers, no guitars or keyboards and the sounds are reinvented on the spot.
www.myspace.com/theapplesmusic
Next up we have The Part-Time Heroes which is the band of two young musicians currently residing in a very fashionable part of North London. Although their names are not known to the masses, their music soon will be, as this part-time shop assistant and part-time sandwich deliveryman, plan to convert their part-time music careers into full-time employment.
www.wahwah45s.com/artists/part-time-heroes
Finally to round things off we have the very soulful sound of Ashley Thomas. His music can be characterised by a fusion of classic vocal hooks and syncopated rhythms held together by beautifully crafted song structures.
www.wahwah45s.com/artists/ashley-thomas