Breadness Buzz - In Celebration of Brian and Sly...

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In Celebration of Brian and Sly...

BRIAN WILSON IN THE STUDIO PRODUCING "GOOD VIBRATIONS" (CLICK/TAP FOR SURPRISE VIDEO)

So sad to hear that two of my biggest musical inspirations passed away this week. Brian Wilson, the creative force behind The Beach Boys, and Sly Stone, the brilliant fire behind Sly and the Family Stone.

No doubt, there was a LOT of fantastic music being made in the 60s. And AM radio played all of it. The Top 40 featured music and novelty songs that appealed to virtually every audience. At any time you could hear the British sound, the Motown sound, Funk, R&B, Folk, Psychedelic, Instrumentals, Ballads, Pop Songs, Novelty songs, Movie Themes, Singer/Songwriters, Dance Songs (like The Twist, etc.) and LOTS more!

And the best part is you could remember most of these songs from beginning to end!

Brian Wilson successfully explored (and exceeded) the boundaries of pop music. Fueled by a rivalry with the innovations of The Beatles, he took The Beach Boys from vocal-driven surf and car songs (Surfin' USA, Little Deuce Coupe) to emotional ballads (In My Room, Don't Worry Baby, God Only Knows) to futuristic forays (Good Vibrations).

Brian's songwriting and studio production chops evolved similar to those of The Beatles, and that music inspired countless artists and bands to jump into the pop music pool.

Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys were the soundtrack of California. And that legacy will never die...

SLY STONE BROUGHT JOY TO THE WORLD WITH HIS UNIQUE BLEND OF FUNK, R&B AND POP

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I remember the first time I heard "Dance to the Music" by Sly and the Family Stone. It was an exciting song and that excitement came through a tiny transistor radio! Music wasn't my career at that time (I had no career in mind; you can read what became my career in last month's Breadness Buzz) but music of this era most definitely shaped my life!

Sly and the Family Stone had their own sound and Sly wrote music unlike any other group at the time (not an easy feat considering how many genres were coexisting). They were so much a part of the scene that they were invited to play Woodstock.

A walk through Sly's hits includes Dance to the Music, Everyday People, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), Stand, Everybody Is a Star, Family Affair, I Want to Take You Higher, You Can Make It If You Try, If You Want Me to Stay, Hot Fun in the Summertime.

That's an amazing body of work, that like most great artists, evolved and pushed the envelope of popular music and culture.

Thanks, Sly, and your Family Stone, for your gifts of rhythm, melody and words, that are sure to get a resurgence in plays now that you are off to your next adventure...

Father's Day Philanthropy...

THE PERFECT FATHER'S DAY GIFT? A RANDOM ACT OF BREADNESS!

Father's Day is this Sunday and we've got unique gourmet gift items that will make this day most memorable! Of course, it starts with our signature Organic Artisan Sourdough Bread. From there, the fun is in deciding what to add to that: a Breadness Guitar Serving Board? Raw Farm Butter? Ojai Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Ritrovo Selections Organic Balsamic Vinegar? Yemetz Family Orchards Organic Toasted Skinless Almond Butter? Artisan Jams/Fruit Spreads? Tasty Tapenades?

And if bread is not part of the diet of your intended gift recipient, we have grain-free, sugar-free low-carb options like our Choco-Chip Chookies and Blueberry Muffins made with organic, skinless almond flour and sweetened with Besti Monk Fruit/Alluose blend (the only sugar replacement that's actually a prebiotic!).

The best part about giving a Random Act of Breadness, is how wonderful it is to experience the joy of giving, especially if you're there when the recipient opens up the gift and tries out the bread and goodies. Nothing comes close...

Alain Clark - "Father & Friend"

MY FAVORITE FATHER'S DAY SONG - "FATHER & FRIEND" feat. ALAIN CLARK (AND HIS FATHER)

Tap/click the above photo and watch/listen to this amazing video. Then reply to this e-mail and tell me your thoughts about it...

Got Breadness Brûlée Muffins?

Here's what we're making for you this week...

— Organic Artisan Sourdough Country Loaf (Batard, Boule, Petite, Bread Bowl)

— Organic Artisan Sourdough Country Rolls (4 per bag)

— Organic Chocolate Artisan Sourdough Loaf (Boule, Petite)

— Organic Artisan Cinnamon Raisin Maple Pecan Sourdough Loaf (Boule, Petite)

— Organic Artisan Cinnamon Raisin Maple Pecan Sourdough Rolls

— Organic Artisan Sourdough Flatbread Crisps (Naked, Tuscan Herb, Smoked,

— Amazing Fresh Coffee, Holland Process (Cup or Demitasse)

— New! Organic/non-GMO Breadness Brûlée Muffins (Sugar-free)

— Organic/non-GMO Blueberry Muffins (Grain-free, Gluten-free, Sugar-free)

— Organic Choco-Chip Chookies (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Sugar-free, Keto/Low-carb)

— Chocolate Chill (Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Keto, Vegan)

— Popsicles (Strawberry Coconut & Orange-Ginger Coconut)

And our awesome lineup of Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Butters, Cheese, Balsamic Vinegars, Tapenades, Nut Butters, Fruit Spreads/Jams and Sourdough Pasta and Tomato Products from Italy!

Random Acts of Breadness is located at 2214 West Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, 2-1/2 blocks east of Buena Vista on the south side of the street. Order at breadness.com/#shop, or via DoorDash. We also ship locally and nationwide.

We're open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12 to 6pm, and Father's Day Sunday 11am to 4pm.

Breadness Buzz Special:
Free Demitasse Dutch Coffee with any purchase this week!
Just ask!

Happy Father's Day weekend!

Randall Michael Tobin
Artisan Baker/Chef
Breadness.com

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