July 6-12, 2006
Music : Picks
Brand New HeaviesPeaches and Herb were right: Reuniting does feel good. After scoring success with London acid jazz group Brand New Heavies in the early '90s with hits "Never Stop" and "Dream on Dreamer," N'Dea Davenport left to pursue solo endeavors. And while she never matched the fame of BNHsome scattered solo dance hitsthe band wasn't exactly having luck with her replacements. Now back together on their original label, BNH released a fresh album, Get Used To It (Delicious Vinyl), this summer. It'll be a challenge reconnecting with their audience and competing in an era where computer-generated sounds are drowning out live instrumentation. Regardless, fans still respect their R&B-inspired funk and modern jazz, and their contribution to neo-soul before it was called neo-soul. Gotta give credit where it's due.
Fri., July 7, 9 p.m., $25, with Van Hunt, The TLA, 334 South St., 215-922-1011, www.thetla.com.