Speedometer
Inspired by the deep funk sound of the late 60's and early 70's, Speedometer started as a funk quartet in 1997 playing tunes primarily by The Meters. In 1998 they worked with the James Taylor Quartet, expanded their line-up to include a percussionist and horn section and starting writing their own material to form the band as it is today.
In 1999, the band were asked by the Jazz Café, London, to perform with Marva Whitney, James Brown's soul diva, for two exclusive UK shows. Marva described Speedometer as: "Really hot! These guys could show my band in the US a thing or two!". Speedometer continue playing the big funk clubs around the UK and have worked with Sharon Jones, Lee Fields, Sir Joe Quarterman and Eddie Bo.
2001 saw the launch of The Speedettes, the hot soul vocal duo who joined the band. Their first single with the Speedettes, Wait Up, hit the dancefloors across the UK and was tipped to be one of the best soul/funk releases of the year.
This is Speedometer (Vol I) blended their love of heavy deep funk but fused it with soul and latin grooves that gave the eagerly awaiting funk fans and DJ's one of the best new funk albums since the 1970s. The album sold over 5,000 copies worldwide, an incredible result for a independent deep funk release.
May 2005 will see the follow up album, This is Speedometer (Vol II). Expect more heavy weight grooves and super-soul vocals.
Sample
Speedometer: 'Work it Out'
Discography
This is Speedometer (Vol II), LP and CD 
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At the Speakeasy - Have you got the Message?
- Dapper Dan
- Speedtrap
- Work it Out
- You got me Started
- Foot and Mouth
- Return to Palmetto
- Power Generation
- City Strut
- Crew Cut
(BIH017LP and BIH017CD)
This is Speedometer (Vol I), LP (SOLD OUT) and CD Buy now
Monkey Stick - You Know You Can (Just Do It)
- Wait Up
- Just Keep On (Doin’ The Do)
- Mullet
- It’s Our Turn
- What Am I Gonna Do?
- All I Ever Need
- Episode In Palmetto
- The Best You Can
- Growbag
(BIHLP015 and BIHCD015)