Exclusive NYC Show by THE IMPRESSIONS with Binky Griptite [[Dap-Kings) Feb. 2nd

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This might be of interest for the New Yorkers among you ..

Daptone Records presents
an exclusive NYC show by
THE IMPRESSIONS backed by
BINKY GRIPTITE
and the DeeKay's
[[feat. members of the Dap-Kings)

On the turntables playing
rare Soul and Funk on 45rpm
ELI "PAPERBOY" REED [[NYC)
DJ PARI [[Soulpower/Richmond VA)
DJ HONKY & MR. ROBINSON [[Dig Deeper/NYC)

At Southpaw
125 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Tickets are $25/$30 Available at www.ticketweb.com

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/346702208690678/

In what may be Soul music's most exciting collaboration of the year, Rock'n Roll Hall of Famers THE IMPRESSIONS will team up with Brooklyn's BINKY GRIPTITE and the Dee-Kays, a group of musicians featuring members of the Dap-Kings, for a unique Soul revue showcasing two of the best acts of the genre's history, bringing together two generations. This is a rare chance to hear some of the greatest Impressions hits, such as "Keep on pushing," "Choice of Colors", "We're a winner" and of course "People get ready," all performed by the group's original members Fred Cash, Sam Gooden and Reggie Torian [[who replaced former lead vocalist Curtis Mayfield in the early 1970s), backed by the mighty DeeKays. If you have always wondered what it was like to see the Impressions during their prime in the 1960s, this show is a must for you!

Binky Griptite is the Emcee and guitarist with the Dap-Kings. They are spearheads of a movement that to captures the essence of Funk and Soul music as it was at its height in the mid-1960s to mid-1970s, making him the perfect musical director to back the Impressions and deliver an authentic recital of Chicago Soul. As the house band for Brooklyn's Daptone Records, the Dap Kings are mainly known as the band behind new Soul singer like Sharon Jones. They were also the touring band for the late Amy Winehouse here in the States and have provided much of the music for her "Back to Black" album.

Musical support before the concert and at the afterparty comes from two of New York's finest Soul DJs MR. ROBINSON and DJ HONKY [[hosts of the popular "Dig Deeper" rare Soul concert series) and DJ PARI of Soulpower in Richmond, VA, the official tour DJ for The Impressions. Also showcasing his skills behind the decks is Capitol recording artist Eli "Paperboy" Reed - a rare treat for those who are used to seeing him as a live performer.

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Here a little glimpse of last week's show ...