December 20th, 2012 | by lindsey | published in Featured, random
Bring in the apocalypse with Darondo’s new track, “2012” – engineered by Patrick Brown. Featuring The Park, the song was recently premiered on Revivalist. Darondo and The Park are no strangers in working together, having released The Silvercloud Time Machine which additionally featured Happy Mayfield and was engineered by Patrick Brown as well. The highly [...]
August 23rd, 2012 | by lindsey | published in Featured, Upcoming Shows
This Sunday Different Fur is having a party and you’re all invited. In addition to featuring three must-see bands, The Park (featuring Happy Mayfield and Nate Mercereau), The Buttercream Gang, and a DJ set from Swiftumz, the best part is that it’s FREE! Since 2003, The Park have established themselves as not a rhythm section, [...]
July 19th, 2012 | by lindsey | published in in the building
Featured on Billboard.com, Oakland songstress, Mara Hruby covers Jamiroquai’s Alright. Filmed at Different Fur Studios, with help from The Park, Hruby’s honest and raw voice exudes sensuality as she croons, “I want your love, I need your touch.” From her debut EP “From Her Eyes,” Hruby also covers songs by Mos Def, Bob Marley, and [...]
May 30th, 2012 | by lindsey | published in Featured, video
Performing since the 70′s, funk and soul singer, Darondo, has opened for James Brown and recently collaborated with The Park on the 7″ Silvercloud Time Machine. Making the video for “Jesse James,” the syncopated, modern approach to funk is undeniable as the highly esteemed rhythm section of The Park, joins Darondo and Happy Mayfield. With [...]
May 16th, 2012 | by lindsey | published in Upcoming Shows
At 62 years of age and considered a soul legend, it seems as if Lee Fields’ musical career is still gaining momentum. Performing as Lee Fields & The Expressions, Field’s soulful voice is as sweet as it is sultry. With an impressive discography and a musical career that spans over 4 decades, it’s no surprise [...]
March 27th, 2012 | by lindsey | published in Upcoming Shows
Alice Russell is debuting songs from her forthcoming album, and has enlisted help from The Park. With a voice as powerful, soulful, and timeless as Russell’s, it is only fitting that she will be belting out her songs with The Park by her side. Not enough can be said about the talented musical ensemble that [...]
March 13th, 2012 | by lindsey | published in Upcoming Shows
If the San Francisco music scene seems a little dead this week, you can blame it on Austin’s South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival. Celebrating it’s 26th year, the nearly week-long event includes panel discussions, keynote speakers, and live performances from approximately 2,000 musical acts across 90 stages throughout downtown Austin. If you’re lucky enough [...]
February 16th, 2012 | by lindsey | published in Featured, friends
Nate Mercereau’s debut EP, $1,000,000 Worth of Twang, is now available for your listening pleasure. Released earlier this week, Mercereau, a member of The Park and Grillade, and a performer with musicians such as Darondo, Ledisi, and Sheila E; has recorded his first solo EP. With mixing by Engineer Patrick Brown and Assistant Jorge Hernandez, [...]