Home Cookin'
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Home Cookin' | |
|---|---|
 The ten final members |
|
| Origin | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Years active | 1989-2000 |
| Genres | Funk, Soul, Rhythm and blues, Rock music |
| Labels | Fly Records |
| Members | Frank Klepacki, Jordan Robins, others |
Home Cookin' is a horn-based soul band that played in the Las Vegas local scene from 1989 to 2000. It was formed from the jazz ensemble of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.[1] The band's music is comparable to the style of Tower of Power, and sporadically appeared in other media.[2] Around the mid 1990s, the band grew to include ten members, including a five-man horn section and drums played by video game music composer Frank Klepacki. The group released their debut album in 1997, named Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, and featuring fourteen tracks. Track nine, Soul Space Express, appeared on Road Rash: Jailbreak and the television series Cupid, while X-Rated Superstar was a number one hit.[2] The success of this song warranted a racy music video.[citation needed] Home Cookin' songs were regularly included on Las Vegas scene compilation albums.[3][4]
Klepacki explained before the band's demise in a special feature that Home Cookin' did not want to get signed, but rather "work with a label, not for them."[1] To this end, they created their own "Fly Records" release label. Despite setbacks in losing two band members, group followed up with a second album of thirteen songs in 2000—Pink in the Middle—but disbanded following an extended tour of California.[5][6] On a high note, the band won "Best Band" at a competition in Malibu.[7] X-Rated Remix appeared in the film An American Vampire Story.[2] Towards the end of its run, the band played at Quark's Bar in Star Trek: The Experience and at the Boston Grill and Bar.[8] The group sometimes opened shows with a four member funk act named Junkfood in this period.[9] Home Cookin' was voted "Best Horns" by Las Vegas Weekly and their albums were voted "Best Local CD" certain years by Las Vegas audiophiles.[10][2] Klepacki contended in 2000 that turnout for the band at clubs was usually above four hundred people.[11] Frank Klepacki continues to support the band's music by selling copies of the albums through his website.[12]
[edit] Personnel
- Ryan Bull - Electric guitar (98-00)
- Russell Burt - Tenor saxophone (90-00)
- Jason Colby - Trumpet (96-00)
- Jon Cornell - Bass guitar (99-00)
- Frank Klepacki - Drums (95-00)
- Joe Malone - Percussion (90-00)
- Tom Pastor - Baritone saxophone (98-00)
- Dave Philippus - Bones (96-00)
- Jordan Robins - Vocals (89-00)
- Rob Stone - Alto saxophone (96-00)
- Alumni
- Dave Baker - Electric guitar (89-98)
- Steve Barclay - Bass guitar (97-99)
- Glenn Colby - Trumpet (90-96)
- Steve Dawson - Baritone saxophone (97-98)
- Hal Floyd - Bass guitar (96-97)
- Joe Hamrock - Bass guitar (89-92)
- Fito Ruiz - Bones (90-92)
- Rob Mader - Alto saxophone (90-97)
- Nate McClenden - Baritone saxophone (90-92)
- Mike Mitlyng - Drums (89-92)
- Daryl Williams - Bass guitar (97)
[edit] Discography
- Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, – 1997
- Pink in the Middle – 2000
[edit] Audio clips
- Soul Space Express by Home Cookin' (file info) — play in browser (beta)
- A 35 second sample of Soul Space Express, demonstrating the band's soul / rock fusion
- Rump Roast by Home Cookin' (file info) — play in browser (beta)
- A 35 second sample of Rumproast, featured on Pink in the Middle
- Problems playing the files? See media help.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Sonic Garden: Home Cookin'. Sonic Garden. Retrieved on August 25, 2007.
- ^ a b c d Home Cookin'. frankklepacki. Retrieved on August 25, 2007.
- ^ Jeff Inman (2001-06-14). Noise: Feedback. http://www.lvlife.com Las Vegas Life]. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Jeff Inman (2000-05-18). Random Notes. http://www.lvlife.com Las Vegas Life]. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Jeff Inman (1999-12-30). Features, Hardcore Troubadour. http://www.lvlife.com Las Vegas Life]. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Jeff Inman (2000-11-30). Sound Feedback: R.I.P.. http://www.lvlife.com Las Vegas Life]. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Feedback: Random Notes. http://www.lvlife.com Las Vegas Life] (1999-11-04). Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Molly Brown (September 2000). Show Review: Funk, Soul Brethren. http://www.lvlife.com Las Vegas Life]. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Jeff Inman (1999-12-09). Pink Funk. http://www.lvlife.com Las Vegas Life]. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Top of the Pops. http://www.lvlife.com Las Vegas Life] (2000-06-08). Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Frank Klepacki (2000-06-22). Letters to the Editor: Reality Check. Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ The Connextion: Frank Klepacki. The Connextion. Retrieved on August 25, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Frank Klepacki's website, featuring information on the band
- The Connextion
