Orgone

9 p.m. Tuesday, May 29. The Old Rock House, 1200 South Seventh Street.

Comments (0) By Christian Schaeffer Thursday, May 24 2012
Orgone plays Sharon Jones-approved funk.

Call it the Sharon Jones effect: Funk bands are no longer able to make waves based solely on instrumental prowess and stone-cold groovesmanship — they must have a vocal powerhouse to take center stage. California's Orgone knows this; the ten-person band labored as an instrumental unit for years before taking on Fanny Franklin as its lead vocalist. Franklin tempers her soulful delivery with a little modern R&B flavor, so don't expect slavish re-creations of funk's formative years. Do expect, however, loving nods to the Stax, Fania and Josie record labels with enough modern flair and muscle to keep things current.

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$10 to $12. 314-588-0505.

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Speaking of Sharon Jones: Orgone received the blessing from Jones and her Dap-Kings when Orgone served as an opening band on the 2010 tour, including a show at the Pageant.

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ummmm.... that's Not fanny franklin

 

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