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Episode 346 - Farnell Newton (Funk Jazz Trumpeter)

On this episode of WSEG, we talk to Portland Funk Jazz Trumpeter, Farnell Newton. Farnell has graced the stage with Artist such as: Stevie Wonder, Lettuce, Galactic, Slightly Stoopid, and Aretha Franklin. We talk about his early years growing up in Miami and his journey to Portland, the turmultulant year and a half of social unrest that Portland experienced and he gives great insight into working with legends like Bootsy Collins and Miss Jill Scott!

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Episode 192 - Matty LaBarber (Bassist)

On this episode of W.S.E.G., we sit down with bassist, Marty LaBarber. We talk about his work with The Redwoods Music and The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, recording his upcoming album “LaBarber The Album”, and we listen to a couple of tunes off said record.

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Episode 137 - Drew Parent (Percussionist)

On this episode of W.S.E.G., we talk with percussionist, teacher, Pearl/Adams drums and Percussion, Black Swamp Percussion, Vic Firth Drumticks, Remo Drumheads, and Dream Cymbals endorsed artist, Drew Parent ( drewpercussion.com/ ) . On this episode we talk about Drews humble beginnings, his time with drum corps, and how he linked up with Rock/Funk band, Greenacre Sessions ( www.facebook.com/greenacresessions/ ).
Also, we listen to a song off Greenacre Sessions self-tittled E.P., "Seeds You Sow".

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Episode 105 w/ Sam Culley of The Diplomats & The Skull Snaps

On this episode of W.S.E.G. we sit down with legendary musician, Sam Culley. Sam is best known for his work with the Skull Snaps and we talk about how his best work has been sampled by some of the most infamous in the Hip Hop industry.In fact, the Skull Snaps hold the record for most sampled group in Hip Hop lending their old school soul and funk sounds to Wu Tang, Common, ODB, Dj Shadow, Pharcyde, and much more. We chat about Sams crusade to be compensated for his sampled music, his musical journey, and his entrepreneurial spirit. Also, we listen to some tunes that span throughout Sam’s career.

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