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Bedrock 66 Live! hosts Garage Soul double bill with Barrence Whitfield and the Savages/The Woggles

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean.Burns
Published August 27, 2018 at 10:31 AM CDT
Katherine Coffey

Bedrock 66 Live! presents a double bill of garage rock and soul from two legends of the genres. Opening the show Wednesday night at 8 pm at Bar None (245 S. 5th St. Springfield) will be Atlanta's The Woggles. 

Barrence Whitfield and the Savages are appearing in support of there newest release "Soul Flowers of Titan". Whitfield and guitarist Peter Greenberg (Lyres, DMZ) resurrected the original band after a 25 year hiatus in 2013. The band mixes its influences of early Black rock and roll and soul with punk rock energy.  "Soul Flowers of Titan" is the band's third lp on Chicago's Bloodshot Records label. Barrence Whitfield spoke with SVRR host Sean Burns from the band's rehearsal space in Cincinnati.  

For tickets and more information about Bedrock 66 Live! shows please go to www.bedrock66.com. 
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