J.D. McDonald
J.D. McDonald: Boogaloo Santa Claus
We dip into Santa's bag for this Christmas gem by J.D. McDonald. Strut Records released a great compilation of obscure 60's and 70's Yuletide grooves that includes our gift to you. Today’s Top Tune is "Boogaloo Santa Claus."
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Phosphorescent “New Birth in New England” October brings a much-anticipated full-length recording from Phosphorescent, their first in five years. It's also the story of what took place for the band's founder Matthew Houck during that time; he fell in love, started a family, moved across country, and built a studio from the ground up. Blending the earthy with the incandescent, here's a characteristic snapshot from the record, "New Birth in New England."
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The Watson Twins: “Hustle and Shake” It's a fact that sibling harmonies are as tight as you can get. Case in point: The Watson Twins - identical sisters who co-wrote and sang all the parts together for the first time on their forthcoming album, "Duo." Inspired by their Nashville backdrop, "Hustle and Shake" is an original twangy folk tune.
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