October 19, 2013
Harmonie, Bonn, Germany
HDTV broadcast source @224
Anyone who is even vaguely into R&B and soul should give this Screaming Eagle of Soul a listen, if you haven’t already. While Charles Bradley’s performances recall James Brown, critics have also compared him to Otis Redding. Live, he is a real powerhouse.
In the spring of 2012, Soul of America, a documentary directed by Poull Brien, debuted at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. Poull Brien first met Bradley when he directed the music video for “The World (Is Going Up In Flames).” This feature film told Bradley’s story from his childhood in Florida, to the humble days of homelessness and heartache, then later his gigs as Black Velvet, and finally ended with him touring and recording at Daptone Records. The film went on to play prominent festivals around the world, and the story and legacy of Bradley continued.
Set List
Track 01. Funky Mule (instrumental)
Track 02. Summer In The City (instrumental)
Track 03. Mighty Mighty (instrumental)
Track 04. Love Bug Blues
Track 05. Crying In The Chapel
Track 06. The World (Is Going Up In Flames)
Track 07. How Long
Track 08. You Put The Flame On It
Track 09. You Gotta Make It Right (instrumental)
Track 10. Artistics (instrumental)
Track 11. Where Do We Go From Here
Track 12. Hurricane
Track 13. Lovin’ You, Baby
Track 14. Strictly Reserved For You
Track 15. Confusion
Track 16. Let Love Stand A Chance
Track 17. Victim Of Love
Track 18. Riot (instrumental)
Line up:
Charles Bradley - vocals, theramin
Alex Chackour - lead guitar, backing vocals
Paul Schalda - guitar, backing vocals
Vince Chiarito - bass
Mike Deller - organ
Billy Aukstik - trumpet
Freddie DeBoe - saxophone
Caito Sanchez - drums, backing vocals
Track 02. Summer In The City (instrumental)
Track 03. Mighty Mighty (instrumental)
Track 04. Love Bug Blues
Track 05. Crying In The Chapel
Track 06. The World (Is Going Up In Flames)
Track 07. How Long
Track 08. You Put The Flame On It
Track 09. You Gotta Make It Right (instrumental)
Track 10. Artistics (instrumental)
Track 11. Where Do We Go From Here
Track 12. Hurricane
Track 13. Lovin’ You, Baby
Track 14. Strictly Reserved For You
Track 15. Confusion
Track 16. Let Love Stand A Chance
Track 17. Victim Of Love
Track 18. Riot (instrumental)
Line up:
Charles Bradley - vocals, theramin
Alex Chackour - lead guitar, backing vocals
Paul Schalda - guitar, backing vocals
Vince Chiarito - bass
Mike Deller - organ
Billy Aukstik - trumpet
Freddie DeBoe - saxophone
Caito Sanchez - drums, backing vocals