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First off, let me just start by saying this is the first full blown funk show I've ever been to (other than the soul man, Mayer Hawthorne's last month).The Main Thing are a local funk group in T.O. bringing back the passion of the golden years. The 7 piece band along with their pals came to the Wrongbar and played only what they promised... straight vintage soul n' funk!
They played and we danced.
Simple as that. If your looking for just a solid Dance Party, no mess, no fuss SuperSoulSound Funk Revue is your friend. Everybody was boogieing down in their own way. I was even more pleased to see some break dancers mixed within the diverse crowd that night. DJ General Eclectic also delivered the goods playing the classics your all familiar with thanks to the samples of your favourite Hip-Hop songs. He played straight wax and cut some of best originals you may of heard from Janet Jackson, KRS-One, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, Kanye West samples.
For example:
Mohawks' "The Champ"
Sound familiar?
OR maybe...
Ray Charles' "I Got a Woman"
Which you all know from Kanye.
Anyways check this nice article on DJ General Eclectic if you didn't know he was the real deal.
Great night overall. No complaints.
I don't have a set list for you guys but I can tell "Party on 4th Street" was my favourite.
Each member had their own little moments. Breaking it down into smooth solos, keeping the rhythm thumping, the floor shaking, and the people moving.
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The Main Thing are composed of:
Jonny O. - Guitar
Benson - Organs
Kevin Cato - Alto, Baritone Sax, Flute
Aubrey McGhee - Tenor Sax
Warren Bray - Bass
Elvir K. - Guitar / Congas
Bobby Lee - Funky Drums
Vocalists - Maggie Hopkins, Alexandra Tait, Elizabeth Clarke
& Guest Horns - Yvonne Moir and Tyler Norton
WRONGBAR | 1279 Queen Street West
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