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Song of the Day: Kelly Finnigan “Heartbreak for Christmas”

DJ D-Mac 10:00 am on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

Kelly Finnigan’s brand-new “Heartbreak for Christmas” single is three minutes of Motown-inspired holiday soul.

Categories: Blog, R&B, Song of the Day, soul Tags: Christmas, Colemine Records, Heartbreak for Christmas, holiday soul, Kelly Finnigan, Motown, Smokey Robinson, song of the day, Stax, Stylistics

Song of the Day: Otis Redding “Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay (DJ Twister Edit)”

DJ Jayclue 10:00 am on August 18, 2014August 18, 2014

Here’s another Motown remix I’ve been playing that really does it for me: DJ Twister does a classy remix of Otis Redding’s soul classic “Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay.”

Categories: Blog, Downloads, old-school, Song of the Day, soul Tags: DJ Twister, edit, Otis Redding, song of the day, Stax, Stax Records Leave a comment

Kara and William’s wedding at the Corradetti Glass Factory

Neville C. 11:00 am on April 22, 2013May 1, 2013

The Corradetti Glassblowing Studio and Gallery in Baltimore is a special place. This old brick warehouse was the perfect setting for Kara and William’s wedding and reception on April 20th.

Categories: Blog, weddings Tags: Baltimore, Cal Tjader, Corradetti Glassblowing Studio, Herbie Hancock, Motown, Serge Gainsbourg, Stax, stevie wonder, Wedding, weddings Leave a comment

Song of the Day: Skeewiff & The Funk Brothers “Jingle Bell Thanks”

DJ D-Mac 11:00 am on December 13, 2012December 13, 2012

Fave producers Skeewiff bring some holiday joy to the dance floor with “Jingle Bell Thanks,” the first installment of their 12 Days of Xmas Super Soul. That’s right, a song a day for the next twelve days, making for a full-length album of holiday goodies, fully available December 25th.

Categories: Blog, Christmas, Downloads, electronica, funk, Song of the Day, soul Tags: Booker T., Funk Brothers, Motown, Skeewiff, song of the day, Stax Leave a comment

Song of the Day: Booker T. & the MGs “Green Onions”

Neville C. 11:10 am on May 18, 2012May 18, 2012

Today’s Song of the Day “Green Onions” by Booker T & the MGs is one of the most instantly recognizable instrumental songs in the world. The song started as a loose Stax Records studio jam and was first recorded as a B-Side in 1962. After being pushed by a Memphis DJ it went on to sell millions of copies and appeared in various movies including “American Graffiti.”

Categories: Blog, funk, jazz, music, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: Booker T. & the MGs, Stax Leave a comment

D-Mac’s Daily Candy Holiday Playlist

DJ D-Mac 10:00 am on December 13, 2011December 12, 2012

Stay two funky steps ahead of the usual Peggy Lee and Vince Guaraldi holiday fare you’re bombarded with at Starbucks with this bag of audio treats.
A playlist of jazz, soul, surf, funk & pop hand-selected by DJ D-Mac for Daily Candy.