Breakwater W/ Herb Smith And Kim Peyton at World Cafe Live

Breakwater are a funk/soul band formed in 1971 in Philadelphia. The sound of Breakwater's music is normally that of slow jams, but they have been known to incorporate rock music and funk styles into their songs. They were signed to the Arista label in 1978 and released two albums: 'Breakwater' in 1978, and 'Splashdown' in 1980. Their second album has been referred to as a funk masterpiece. Highlights include "No Limit" and "Say You Love Me Girl". The song "Release The Beast" became famous for being sampled by Daft Punk in their hit "Robot Rock" in 2005.

James "Herb" Smith has had a successful career as a guitarist/songwriter since 14 y.o., touring and performing with many major artists...

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Breakwater are a funk/soul band formed in 1971 in Philadelphia. The sound of Breakwater's music is normally that of slow jams, but they have been known to incorporate rock music and funk styles into their songs. They were signed to the Arista label in 1978 and released two albums: 'Breakwater' in 1978, and 'Splashdown' in 1980. Their second album has been referred to as a funk masterpiece. Highlights include "No Limit" and "Say You Love Me Girl". The song "Release The Beast" became famous for being sampled by Daft Punk in their hit "Robot Rock" in 2005.

James "Herb" Smith has had a successful career as a guitarist/songwriter since 14 y.o., touring and performing with many major artists. Herb's songwriting credits include: New Beginning (Dexter Wansel), Old San Juan (MFSB), At Peace With Women (The Jones Girls), Family (Patti LaBelle), Very Best in You (Change), I Can't Forget You (Patti LaBelle), Money Power Respect (The Lox), Sexy Dancer (Ideal), and Crazy Talk (Space Cowboy). Herb's guitar credits appear on many artists albums including Patti LaBelle, Lou Rawls, Grover Washington Jr., Dexter Wansel, and Stephanie Mills. Currently Musical Director at Courage Christian Church in addition to performing a solo show and with a regular band, Soul Patrol.

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