The Soul Patrol with Dave K is a one-hour guided tour through the heartbeat of groove where classic funk, soul, and R&B from the 60s, 70s, and 80s meets the next wave of modern soul revivalists. Each week we move seamlessly from the likes of Funkadelic, James Brown and Kool & The Gang onto Thee Sacred Souls, Leon Bridges, and Say She She.
The Soul Patrol is algorithm proof, human-curated audio that digs into Artists of the past like Curtis Mayfield, The Bar-Kays and Ann Peebles, while bringing you contemporary performers like Say She She, Alissia and Leon Bridges. Dave K offers Artists interviews, insights and stories that show how the old school shaped the new. Expect vintage favorites alongside the latest releases. Classic funk, a touch of soul, a dash of deep-house-chill and maybe a little yacht rock too.
In this episode of the Soul Patrol, we’re looking at yacht rock through a soul and R&B lens, inspired by HBO’s Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary. The film traces a style created by interconnected Los Angeles writers, producers and session musicians in the late 1970s and early ’80s. We’ll follow those connections through Brenda Russell, George Benson, Michael Jackson, the Pointer Sisters and others — with a few essential stops among the artists most closely identified with yacht rock.
29 Jul 2026
Soul Patrol: Celebrating the Birthday of George Clinton
George Clinton celebrated his 85th birthday on July 22nd and in this episode of the Soul Patrol we are extending the celebration. We will follow his story chronologically — from the Parliaments’ doo-wop beginnings, through Funkadelic and Parliament at their height, and into the solo records that carried P-Funk into the hip-hop era. Deep cuts, essential collaborators and one or two undeniable classics are all ahead.
29 Jul 2026
Soul Patrol spotlight: Dayton Ohio - Land of Funk
Dayton, Ohio is known as The Land of Funk because an extraordinary number of major funk bands emerged from one mid-sized Midwestern city during the 1970s and early ’80s. The Ohio Players, Slave, Zapp, Lakeside, Sun, Faze-O and others built a sound powered by tight rhythm sections, horns, synthesizers and serious stagecraft. This time on The Soul Patrol, we dig beyond the biggest hits and into the deep grooves of Dayton funk.
12 Jul 2026
Lost in Music — Sister Sledge plus Mavis Staples Tribute
Dave hosts an edition of the Soul Patrol Radio Show celebrating classic and contemporary soul: Sister Sledge's "Lost in Music," tributes to Bill Withers and Mavis Staples (it’s Mavis’s birthday), plus new tracks from To Another and Darius featuring Dariana Everett. The show also features music and stories from Curtis Mayfield, Earth, Wind & Fire and more.Tune in for live recordings, remasters, artist highlights and the host’s memories and commentary — a concise trip through soul history and current sounds.
5 Jul 2026
Larry Carlton: The Soul Patrol Spotlight
The Soul Patrol Radio showcases tracks by Thelma Houston, Minnie Riperton, Christopher Cross, The Crusaders, The Brothers Johnson and more, with a special focus on legendary session guitarist Larry Carlton. Hear his iconic guitar work on hits like the Hill Street Blues theme, Steely Dan's "Kid Charlemagne," and selections from his solo albums, plus stories of his career and comeback after a 1988 shooting.
5 Jul 2026
Grooves & Legends: The Soul Patrol Celebrates James Gadson
Dave Kaye hosts The Soul Patrol Radio Show, featuring music from Thelma Houston, Patrice Rushen, Bill Withers, Wolfpack and more.This episode celebrates the life and career of legendary session drummer James Gadson, highlights his work on classics like "Express Yourself" and "Don’t Leave Me This Way," and shares vintage tracks and memories spanning soul, funk, R&B and disco.
5 Jul 2026
Soul Patrol spotlight on: Earth, Wind & Fire (to be Celestial vs. That's The Weight of the World) docum
In this episode of The Soul Patrol, we discuss the documentary from Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson called Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World, exploring the music, vision, triumphs, and struggles behind one of the most influential bands in soul and R&B history with a focus of founding member Maurice White
We’ll also share a personal remembrance of the late guitarist and singer Ike Willis, best known for his work with Frank Zappa during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
5 Jul 2026
Soul Patrol episode 155
5 Jul 2026
Soul Patrol episode 154
17 Mar 2026
Soul Patrol #151
We'll celebrate the music of Billy Preston, including the new documentary about him called "That's the Way God Planned It."
17 Mar 2026
Soul Patrol #150
17 Mar 2026
Soul Patrol #149
We dive into the rich tapestry of husband and wife soul music couples
17 Mar 2026
Soul Patrol #148
17 Mar 2026
Soul Patrol #147
17 Mar 2026
Soul Patrol #146
Music in this episode of the Soul Patrol from Dopapod, Dawes, The Isley Brothers, and we celebrate the birthday of Bootsy Collins! We discuss how AI slop has effected craft. Reading from The Atlantic magazine.
17 Mar 2026
Soul Patrol #145
17 Mar 2026
Soul Patrol #144
17 Mar 2026
Soul Patrol #143
17 Mar 2026
Soul Patrol #142
We dive into the music from the soundtrack to the 1970's inspired TV show Duster streaming on HBO MAX. Featuring music from Brenton Wood, The Spinners, The Undisputed Truth, and deep cuts from Sweet Linda Divine and a little known group called The Universals.
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