Hello Everyone,

I have recently met with the lead singer of a 70s funk soul band from Minneapolis called Haze. Their first record and unreleased second record (as well as nearly impossible to find 45s) are quite collectible on the soul/funk scene, with copies shifting in the $75-$300 range for both LPs. Due to a record being saved from a dumpster and all sorts of amazing circumstances, the band has reformed.

The band has remastered both releases for CD, with plans to re-release it on vinyl as well. I should make it clear that the band has no interest in signing to a label, but I have talked with them about getting the release out to the UK/Australia/Europe market.

In meeting with the lead singer yesterday, I presented a few suggestions. One, I suggested the pressing of a 45 for DJs with an uptempo dance track (several songs they have recorded fit this description) with maybe a soul ballad/other track.

They are interested in touring at some point (and I also suggested participating in SoulTrip 2011), but want to first focus on these two reissue projects.

I mentioned to the lead singer that I would post something on SoulSource to see what thoughts/suggestions/ideas, etc. come forward.

If a 45 is released, where does the wholelsale or retail price need to be, and the same for the CD?

Thanks, everyone, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Tim

Is this the group on ASI?

Of "I Do Love My Lady" Fame?

Sean

Sean,

This is the band! Yes, their first release was on ASI.

Sean,

This is the band! Yes, their first release was on ASI.

Will pm you.

Sean