IFC's Dinner With The Band

IFC's Dinner With The Band

The Independent Film Channel has had some kick ass original programming in it's short lifespan and it's newest offering "Dinner With The Band" is no exception.
Master Chef Sam Mason hosts the show from what looks like an abandoned Brooklyn warehouse with a different musical guest each month.

Sam is a bit of a clumsy interviewer, but that's obviously not his strong suit. He's there for the cookin' and he did some bold things in the kitchen like sprinkling instant freeze-dried coffee grounds on onion rings. Flat iron steak and an interesting mustard/bacon/coffee (yep, more coffee) gravy rounded out the menu.

Then his guest this week, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings played their first of two tunes for the show. The first. "Let Them Knock" was a soulful vocal performance by Ms. Jones with the obligatory tight R&B big band accompaniment.
Jones can really sing, displaying range to spare while delivering pitch perfect soul. She was also delightful in the kitchen , very genuine and funny.

The show claims that these musical guests are among Sam Mason's favorite independent groups in and around NYC , and if SJ and the Dap-Kings are any indication he has very good taste in music. Sam rounds out the half hour with a drink recipe that put a nice bow on the proceedings.

All in all, another great show on IFC. The basis of which combines food and music.
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