Kashmere Stage Band: But Still Burning
Label: Kram
When a high school stage band tries to get funky, an upbeat version of
"When the Saints Go Marching In" with a fat girl singing scat vocals is
usually on the cards. High school is a strange place to find deep funk,
but the uniformed afros in the Kashmere Stage Band's
class photo are reaffirming. The funk is far from juvenile and sounds
nothing but professional. This is in contrast to the liner notes, which
list their awards and successful competitions. It is hard to imagine a
high school band covering songs by acts like Sly & the Family Stone and adding to them so strongly. The huge sound that the Kashmere Stage Band brought to the songs makes the funk deeper and harder. -All Music Guide
