The Phenomenal Handclap Band

November 14, 2008

I have to admit, my initial interest in The Phenomenal Handclap Band was that they have a really awesome name and I’m a sucker for large bands that dress in matching uniforms.  After listening to them though, their funky retro music style won me over as well.  Instead of thinking of a unique description for the PHB, I’ll give you the band’s unusually precise description of themselves: “anthemic, dancefloor-oriented blend of progressive rock, disco, electro, and ’60s soul with sprinklings of hip hop-styled orchestral breakbeats and moody, synth-heavy hooks”.  Sound good?  That’s what I thought.  Now download “Testimony” and “15 to 20″ below.  Unfortunately my favorite song from the band, the sublime disco jam “You’ll Disappear”, isn’t yet available for download but you can listen to it at the band’s myspace.

MP3 Testimony
MP3 15 to 20

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I got word of a concert benefit by a group called Dare 2 Dream, featuring Southern Rockers / Radiohead faves, Kings of Leon.  It’s gonna be at the Chicago House of Blues and proceeds go to the Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital. If you’re a fan of KOL and/or helping sick kids, buy a ticket when they go on sale tomorrow.

I recently joined Blog Networks on Facebook, a site that ranks blogs and connects you with other blog readers.  It’s pretty cool actually and you don’t have to add any apps to participate.  If you’d like to join the Music For Kids Who Can’t Read Good Blog Network click here. 

I thought I was going to die laughing at Charlie and his taco bed last night.  Watch it at Videogum.

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