The Chambers Brothers released “Funky” in 1971 and the song broke the Billboard Top 100 despite being deemed too risqué of a song for the time,” explains Moonalice vocalist Lester Chambers and legendary co-founder of the pioneering ‘60s psychedelic soul group The Chambers Brothers. “Now it is a new time and a new day, and we all need to get funky every now and then, especially in these crazy times. Moonalice delivers the song in a new, fun, and psychedelic soul jam kinda way. Everyone is lending something special to the song to make it unique and we are so excited for you to hear our latest song. We hope you get funky with us.”
And adds guitarist Barry Sless, “This is our arrangement of the Chambers Brothers classic. It features some funky grooving from Pete Sears and John Molo on bass and drums, a great synth solo from Jason Crosby, soulful harmonica playing by Lester Chambers, and lively backing vocals from the T-Sisters and Dylan Chambers. At 80 years old Lester is still showing us how to get funky!”
Cover art by Lauren Yurkovich Video Directed/Edited by Jon Luini & Arthur Rosato Live Video Production by Patrick Spohrer and Arthur Rosato
Bob Weir joined the Green Leaf Rustlers last night at the Sweetwater Music Hall In Mill Valley.
Bob Weir came out at the top of the 2nd set for three songs, “They Love Each Other” , “West L.A. Fadeaway” and “It’s All Over Now”
The Green Leaf Rustlers are Chris Ronbinson, Barry Sless, Pete Sears, John Molo, and usually Greg Loiacono, but since Greg is busy on The Mother Hips tour, Issaih Mitchell of Earthless joined in on guitar last night in Greg’s place.
Enjoy these videos, looking for more!
“It’s All Over Now” – Green Leaf Rustlers with Bob Weir – video by nowiknowuryder
Bob’s songs from the Sweetwater’s video – they were having tech issues though!
We’ll try and find more video!
Always Grateful!
DHL | (~);}
“Postivley 4th Street > So You Wanna Be A Rock N Roll Star”
There’s a new band in town… Green Leaf Rustlers. Photos, videos and setlist from their performance on Friday January 19, 2018 at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley California.
“Hippie Tonk music. A GREAT band!!”
– Gordon Taylor, Fan on the Scene
The Marin-born super-group is backed by the power trio of Barry Sless on pedal steel, Pete Sears on bass, and John Molo on drums – all three also form the cores of David Nelson Band, Moonalice, and California Kind. Add in Greg Loiacono of the Mother Hips on guitar and vocals, and CRB/As The Crow Flys singer Chris Robinson on vocals and also guitar, and you’ve got a pretty high concept formula for soaring melodies, and hard rocking face melting jams.
The shear force of the Sless/Sears/Molo machine is not to be denied, the tightness that comes from their years of playing together. And aside from his soul searing guitar playing, Greg Loiacono has, in my opinion, one of the most under-appreciated beautiful voices in rock today. And Chris Robinson is in this band as part of the band (not the leader per se), sharing vocals, and his growing guitar prowess. I hear he’s been practicing with the best! 😉
This combo formed and played last summer at Terrapin Crossroads, and have been holed up in the hills of Marin county practicing for their debut tour. They are all Marin locals, save for Molo, but he is probably here as often as he is in his southern California home! They are in the midst of a 6 show run, their first “tour”, and by all reports, the first two shows (Oakland on Thursday, Mill Valley on Friday) were a major blast for all who attended.
Too top it all off, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead joined the band for a four song sit-in at the Sweetwater last night. Mama Tried It’s All Over Now When I Paint My Masterpiece The Race Is On
The band continues their 6-night mini northiern California tour with shows tonight in North Fork, Sunday in Grass Valley, Monday in San Francisco and concluding Tuesday in Felton. Get more information from the bands Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/GreenLeafRustlers/events/
Pictures above and below are from Gordon Taylor, and Dr. J.
Videos below from nowiknowuryder and Adri Fox, and the Sweetwater.
Bob Weir sits in with the Green Leaf Rustlers at the Sweetwater in Mill Valley.
Green Leaf Rustlers with special guest Bob Weir
“The Race Is On”
Green Leaf Rustlers with special guest Bob Weir
“When I Paint My Masterpiece”
Green Leaf Rustlers with special guest Bob Weir
“It’s All Over Now”
