Funk In The First Degree

Soul/Funk legend Bobby Womack passed away recently John’s is looking for your feedback to include shout outs and your stories as we pay homage to this great music icon in an upcoming episode.

John and Funk-dudes Keith, Dr. G, and the returning DJ Mike Hall are back together for another funky, entertaining, and enlightening episode.

John is back (finally) with a new episode! He returns to the Funky DVD Corner and shares the real reason that may have brought Prince and Warner Brothers back together.

John returns to the funky book corner to share with you what he’s been reading lately and maybe you should too.

John provides an audio review of the recent Bohannon concert at the historic Howard Theater in Washington, DC.

John celebrates the birthday of one of his musical heroes, Sly Stone , in the Funkisphere!

John celebrates a milestone on the show with this being the 50th episode. John talks to the Icon, Drummer and Vocalist Bohannon about his career,They also discuss his future plans and his upcoming performances at BB Kings in New York, and the Howard Theater in Washington,DC on March 14th 2014.and March 15, 2014 Bohannon @ Howard Theatre Show Info/Tickets

In this episode, John explains what a Producer of Funky Music does and details the setlement between the Estate of the late Marvin Gaye and Robin Thicke over Mr. Thicke’s mega hit,” Blurred Lines.”

Happy Birthday, Johnny Guitar Watson!

John gives you his last FUNKY FIVE!

The Funk Icons — Leo Nocentelli, Bernie Worrell and Fred Wesley — a trio of unsung legends whose playing was a driving force behind three of the most influential bands in the Funkasphere — brought in the New Year with a rousing show at the Howard Theater on Jan. 2 before a small but enthusiastic crowd that braved the snowy, slushy weather. The first Icon to appear was Leo Nocente...

John talks to talented trombonist and multi-instrumentalist Greg Boyer.  They talk about Greg’s career and current projects. www.gregboyer.net

Bob Davis of Soul-Patrol.com John and Bob Davis of Soul-Patrol.com wrap up their conversation on notable 2013 events.

In part one of a two-part conversation, John and Bob Davis talk about and comment on the events that transpired on www. Soul-Patrol.com and in the Funkisphere for 2013.

John plays some of his funky favorites for the holiday season.

John and Funk-dudes Dr. G and Keith Allen talk about the highlights and other events that transpired in the Funkisphere for 2013.

    John runs down his last Funky Five CD’s he’s been listening to and a classic DVD he’s checked out recently.

John wraps up his conversation with Rock and Roll Hall Of Inductee Jerome “Big Foot” Brailey as he shares great stories about his career, more tales about Parliament-Funkadelic, and his new music.

John talks to Rock and Roll Hall Of Inductee Jerome “Big Foot” Brailey about his career, his tenure with Parliament-Funkadelic, and his new music.

  John talks to ‘go-to’ keyboardist Rod Lumpkin, who has played with Hamiliton Bohannon and Michael Henderson. Mr. Lumpkin talks about his career, his faith and working with Bohannon in the studio and Bohannon’s upcoming performances at BB King’s in NYC and the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC in March 2014. Howard Theatre Tickets  Available Now! File updated 11/22 5:3...

Bootsy Collins was back in the DMV for a Halloween Concert at the Strathmore in Rockville, MD. Funk dudes Keith Allen and Dr. G were there to check it out.. Dr G shares with us some very special conversations with some Funky folks who helped make the show a success.

John shares his mixed feelings about the recent postponement of the Rufus w/ Sly Stone show at the Howard Theatre until next year.  He also shares some clips ,and, his last “Funky Five.”

Bob Davis of Soul-Patrol.com is back in the FIFD Universe to wrap up another thought provoking conversation with John in the Funkisphere!

John and Funk dudes Dr. G wrap up their their reviews and thoughts of Maze/Isley Brothers/KEM concert here in DC recently. Keith shares his review of the Plastic Cup Boyz comedy review and more..

When John heard through the Funkisphere about this release, he couldn’t wait to get it. He shares his thoughts with you on why you should have this release in your collection.