The funk hits Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — And the city said, let there be funk!
And there was, and it was good. I mean great.
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic played an incredible show at the Chevy Centre Friday night. A positive vibe filled the stage area from the moment P-Funk took the stage. After a few songs, a George Clinton decoy, dressed in black, appeared on stage and eventually made his way to his position with the backup singers.
About a half hour into the show, the real George Clinton, in all his glory, entered the stage wearing white.
At every angle, from upstairs in the VIP lounge to the side of the stage by the sound tech, Clinton's strong, mature presence could be felt. His chemistry with his 15-plus musicians was open and sincere.
The audience on the floor in front of the stage were dancing continuously to the sounds of funk. With the exception of Clinton's darker classic, “Maggot Brain,” that trend continued all evening. Party favorite, “Atomic Dog” was also performed that night, sounding better than it ever did in a fraternity basement.
But it was Clinton's message, and those who were actively spreading it, that made the show great. Clinton's known for his strong beliefs in peace, unity and love for others. The smiles on people's faces and the kindness they showed for one another at the concert made it apparent that they believed in Clinton's message too. In a city rumored to be as cynical as Youngstown, Clinton and P-Funk made this night special, and one that I won't forget.
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setlist? attendance? details? bootsy?!?!?
with all the skepticism about the chevy centre, it would be nice to have noted whether the crowd was a sellout, or near capacity, or whatever.
also, it would have been smart to study up on parliament so that you could have told readers what songs were performed other than their two biggest hits. my high school marching band performed 'flashlight;' its hard to believe that someone in their twenties knows no more about parliament than songs that were covered/sampled.
it seems that alot of generalizations are made in this write up with no facts or citations.
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yeah, this reads like it was based on a press release rather than the actual event.
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Synchronicerely,
the ruKus
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no, i'm pretty sure these are legitimate complaints backed up by objective data.
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we speak of your entire existence. not just these comments.
synchronicerely,
the ruKus
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being a journalist/newspaperer, it is part of my daily routine to read all of our local news web sites and blogs. that is not trolling, like having google alerts for your online aliases and pouncing like a cat whenever someone mentions you in a less than savory light. and also as a newspaper editor, it is my habit to notice errors, missteps and weak points in writing and coverage. with all the negative press on the chevy centre, more thorough reporting would have been a plus in order to help reflect the supposed positive turnout for the concert. that is all.
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