The Band: Few bands today recapture the energy and sound of the original soul movement like Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings. Known for Sharon's profound voice and the Dap Kings' rhythmic music, the band has built an enormous international following that inspires throngs of people, young and old, to get up to get down! Matching their enormous ardor for funky tunes is their enormous appetite for gourmet foods. When it comes to eating on the road, the band loves nothing more than sitting down together for a large and long meal of gastronomic goodies. For a band whose party days are behind them, eating is the time they connect with one another and toast the success they have built.
The Dish: When it comes to inspiration, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings look to a good meal to fill their souls. No matter what town these road warriors pull into, their first priority is to hit up one of their favorite spots for a meat inspired feast. Whether it's duck breast in Paris, lamb shanks in Berlin or pulled pork in Bastrop, Texas, these carnivores love filling up on delectable local dishes. Restaurants, however, are not the only places the band looks forward to eating on the road. Legend has it that if the night is long enough and the mood is just right, the Dap Kings can swing by Sharon's hotel room for a late night treat. Usually armed only with a kitchenette, she has been known to serve up succulent steaks and sides for her adoring band. In honor of their late snacks, Sam will be cooking up Sharon Steaks and The Dap Rings. To compliment the meal, Sam will be whipping up his When I Come Home Martini. NAOMI SHELTON & THE GOSPEL QUEENSLabel: Daptone Records"What Have You Done""Lift My Burdens"http://www.daptonerecords.com/naomishelton.htmlMENEHAN STREET BANDLabel: Daptone Records"Make The Road By Walking""Montego Sunset"http://www.dunhamrecords.comPAX NICHOLAS AND THE NETTEY FAMILY Label: Daptone Records"Na Teef Know De Road of Teef""Ataa Onukpa"http://www.daptonerecords.com/pax_nicholas.htmlSHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGSLabel: Daptone Records"Tell Me""How Long Do I Have To Wait For You"http://www.daptonerecords.com/sharonjonesandthedapkings.htmlSUGARMAN 3Label: Daptone Records"Pure Cane""Bosco's Country"http://www.myspace.com/sugarman3THE BUDOS BANDLabel: Daptone Records"Budos Rising""Scorpion" http://www.thebudos.com
