Concert Preview: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

Reigning “Queen of Funk” Sharon Jones [pictured] and her band the Dap-Kings will perform tomorrow night at Walter’s on Washington. The soul revivalists are touring in support of their critically acclaimed album, 100 Days, 100 Nights, a gritty homespun recording of retro R&B that has proven to be the group's breakthrough moment.

Everything about Jones and the Kings is retro; from the way they record their music on a sixteen track, to their heavy touring schedule that brings their brand of soul and funk directly to their audiences. But Jones and the Dap-Kings manage to escape the novelty mold in their ongoing homage to Stax-Volt by lending their own refreshing take on soul’s golden era to everything they do.

-Download a radio sampler of artists including Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings from the band's record label, Daptone Records

-And download Daptone remixes at Spinner.com

If you missed Sharon and the Dap-Kings the last time they visited Houston, or if you’re a new fan, be sure to catch this show.

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings with the Ivan Meliv Band
Friday, January 25, 2008
Walter's on Washington: 4215 Washington Ave.
$15, All Ages, Doors 8pm