Monday, February 04, 2013

Let's blow this town

We're definitely living in the era of retro-soul, with labels like Numero unearthing the forgotten gems of the past and young acts carrying the torch of Hi, Motown and other greats of yesteryear. Then there's the old hands like Lee Fields and Bettye LaVette carrying on. While a bunch of the soul renaissance appears to be focused in Brooklyn, there are some local outlets as well. Witness The Hornettes, who brought their own soul power to a set opening for Victoria's Chantrelles.

Let their be brass, with Brady and (I think) Megan!

The Hornettes at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Sharp-dressed action with Jeff de Valk, Anna Stamitova and Irina Pops!

The Hornettes at Zaphod Beeblebrox

It's not soul without the clapping ...

The Hornettes at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Extra Anna!

The Hornettes at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Extra Jeff!

The Hornettes at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Unfortunately the red light turns people into blobs.

The Hornettes at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Irina reaches out! The blob at right is bassist "Unky Fangaz".

The Hornettes at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Unky emotes!

The Hornettes at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Fisheye action!

The Hornettes at Zaphod Beeblebrox

A swell performance. They'll be back at Zaphod's February 16 with the Chocolate Hot Pockets.

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