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Sly Joe & the Smooth Operators perform with their mighty megaband on a beautiful Midwestern Summer night. Celebration was in the air as they officially released a new album to the universe..."THE STRAIGHT GOODS". Check it out here:

http://www.slyjoemusic.com/thestraightgoods

Amazon mp3: http://goo.gl/CqikFI
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This song is actually a little older, written by Sly Joe in the late 20th century while playing the part of Joe Stevens in the band "Something Phonic". At the start of the video, Joe refers to an organ intro traditionally played by Something Phonic keyboarder Mark Martin during their cross country tours. At the time this song was originally recorded by Something Phonic (for their classic 'Organic' album), the band had taken the unusual habit of tuning their instruments down a 1/2 step from standard tuning.

The event was Waterfest in Oshkosh, WI, and The Smooth Ops held the slot position tightly for Rusted Root to follow. 28 July 2011

Video courtesy of Marc Golde, Rock Garden Studios.

Vocal/Guitar: Sly Joe Slyzelia
Drums: Mike Underwood Wood
Bass: Dave Jerabek
Percussion: Robin Cardell
Tenor Sax: Ross Catterton
Tenor Sax: Steve Cooper
Bari Sax: Jake Crowe
Trumpet: Kurt Ship
Organ: Mark Martin