Bavu Blakes makes hip-hop sensible once again for those who have become disillusioned by music made by marketing gimmick. His conversational style of emceeing presents the modern black American experience in succinct and honest fashion. Opening the album by stating that "I'm not down with being inferior to nobody," Bavu goes on to prove why he has become known as both a community leader and a freestyle champion in his home of Austin, Texas. Throughout the album his orientation towards improvisatio...   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. The early influences of Garnet (guitar, vocals) and Snow Keim (bass, vocals) were Hank Williams and Brian Wilson. The brothers busked all around North America, writing songs in hostels and motel bathrooms, finally ending up in Seattle. There they met animalistic, mesmerizing drummer Bob Husak and asked him to join the band. The trio hit the road and has been touring ever since. The Blakes have released an album full of chaotic and sensuous rock and roll.

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The early influences of Garnet (guitar, vocals) and Snow Keim (bass, vocals) were Hank Williams and Brian Wilson. The brothers busked all around North America, writing songs in hostels and motel bathrooms, finally ending up in Seattle. There they met animalistic, mesmerizing drummer Bob Husak and asked him to join the band. The trio hit the road and has been touring ever since. The Blakes have released an album full of chaotic and sensuous rock and roll.

CD $12.99

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