Leonard Smalls

Jesus Built My Hotrod - Ministry

I asked for a covers set for a funk band influenced by early 80s goth - this would be a surprisingly interesting one! Set List "Let's Dance" - David Bowie Duration: 4:08 This classic track has a danceable groove and Bowie's distinctive style, making it a perfect opener. "She Sells Sanctuary" - The Cult Duration: 4:23 This song’s driving beat and ethereal guitar work align well with both funk and goth influences. "Superstition" - Stevie Wonder Duration: 4:26 While primarily a funk song, its dark, superstitious themes give it a subtle goth edge. "Bela Lugosi's Dead" - Bauhaus Duration: 9:36 An iconic goth track with a minimalist, hypnotic groove. Perfect for a darker, extended jam session. "White Lines" - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five Duration: 7:25 Funky and rhythmic, with a darker, cautionary lyrical theme that complements the goth vibe. "Personal Jesus" - Depeche Mode Duration: 4:56 A synth-heavy track with a strong beat and dark, introspective lyrics. "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)" - Parliament Duration: 5:48 Pure funk energy with a darker edge, ensuring the set maintains a strong groove. "Love Will Tear Us Apart" - Joy Division Duration: 3:27 A melancholic yet rhythmic track that bridges the gap between funk and goth influences perfectly.

Car Trouble - Adam and the Ants

Pass the peas - James Brown JBs

Don't Give a Fück - Suicidal Tendencies

Hammer Riff - Dredd and the Badass Weeds

Sorted for E's & Wizz - Pulp

Another plug for our Percy's gig this Saturday!

Lardons to be cheerful, part 3 - Ian Dury and the Blockheads

A B C D E FU - Gayle

Moon Beam - James Blood Ulmer

Paint it Black - The Modettes

God in an alcove - Bauhaus

Just done my "blues jam" in the local church... We were meant to noodle for 1/2 hour to get other folk to come along and play too but ended up doing 2 hours. A bloke joined in on harmonica too so it all worked quite well despite every "song" being based on a groove I started. We even managed a little blues guitary version of Sylvester's "Do Ya wanna Funk", which is probably one of the only times it's ever been played in a church! Used the ACG into Helix/BBE pre/DBX comp/Crown Power/Markbass 2x10, sounded funky...

Beer & Sex & Chips 'n' Gravy - The Macc Lads

Unfortunately, real funk isn't very popular! But this is real funk, and only a year old... Good luck with the rap, though I'm, sure arrangement could lose or alter it.

Philately will get you nowhere - Gamages Model Train Club

YMCA - Village People

Time Difference - Hiromi's Sonicbloom

19th Nervous Breakdown - Shockabilly

Superbad - James Brown

I started jamming with our old guitarist and a chap with stripped down drums (bass, snare, hihat) in what was meant to be a blues band. We started off with just straightforward progressions with each initially bluesy thing becoming improvised jazz funk or even freer. Great fun was had, but as we'd been practicing in the local church the drummer's wife (ie vicar) heard us and now we're doing our first gig at the Church Music Day this Saturday. We've got no songs, and have half an hour to fill...

Liar - Rollins Band

Possibly spot on, though also possibly early '82... Twas the beginning of a slide towards Goth-hood!

Here's me with my girlfriend (blonde) and her mate at Oliver's Night Club, Chester. Guess the year!!!