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Gonna be crazy! Breakestra sold out on their first visit to the H&H last year, this year they have the added addition of ex Jurassic 5 emcee Charli 2na! Info here, if you're not at Glastonbury don't miss out ! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122413434447296&ref=ts
More than 15 years into their musical journey, The Herbaliser just keep getting bigger, stronger and better. It all began in the early 1990s when West London duo Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba discovered a shared passion for hip-hop, rare groove, funk and jazz. James Brown, DJ Premier, Lalo Schifrin, David Axelrod and Serge Gainsbourg were their youthful heroes. Expanding their live line-up to a nine-piece in the late 1990s, Herbaliser became acclaimed festival favourites around the globe. Playing to increasingly large and appreciative crowds also helped Jake and Ollie broaden their studio working methods. With a new emphasis on classic soulful songwriting, the main vocal focus these days is on a new recruit, the supremely talented 22 year old Londoner Jessica Darling. With Easy Access Orchestra members Ralph Lamb and Andy Ross also on board, Herbaliser now have a firm five-piece collective at their core.
I first heard The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble when we got the Tony Allen Remixes 12" in for Sankofa, all I can say is I was blown away, it sounded so dope I made it my mission to play it to anyone that would listen and needless to say it sold out quickly, was restocked and sold out quickly again and again and again. Heres the track for you to check
Something tells me laptop speakers won't do it justice so hunt down the 12", 2LP, CD or official download. They'll be at the Hare and Hounds playing live this Sunday along with Ben Westbeech (DJ and vocal set, he's sick too don't front), Adam Regan, Sam Redmore and FunkboxStolen Info...
Bank Holiday Sunday 24th May
Leftfoot & Funkbox Present
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (Live) Ben Westbeech (DJ & Vocal Set)
Funkbox Allstars Sam Redmore Adam Regan
Hare & Hounds 106 High St Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7JZ
£10 Advance / MOTD 9.30pm-3am Advance tickets available from www.theticketsellers.co.uk / 0844 870 0000
Another Bank Holiday Sunday rolls around and we’ve pulled out all the stops to bring you a fantastic line-up of live music and DJs. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are a band of horn-playing brothers from Chicago. In 1999 the brothers combined their efforts and began performing a new style of brass music they called "Hypnotic". In the past few years, they have travelled all over the world playing for audiences of all genres; opening up for the B52's, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, and most recently playing with Maceo Parker at Apollo Theater in Harlem. And following the live show we’ve got the super-talented Ben Westbeech and one of his infamous DJ & vocal sets. He rocked the Bull’s Head to it’s foundations last year and we’re delighted to have him back for what promises to be another killer bank holiday at the H&H!
First off, Breakin Convention was amazing, big shouts to everyone who came out and made it such an incredible 2 days, proper post about it to follow but for now make sure your free tonight because...Gas Lamp Killer is at the Hare and Hounds tonight (I didn't mistype GFK although seeing Tony Starks would be amazing too!) and it's been along time since I've actually been excited about seeing someone DJ. Oh and it's not too late for a school night so no excuses!
Here's the blurb stolen from facebook... "That is right people...THE GASLAMP KILLER ( Los Angeles / Obey records / Brainfeeder / Money Studies / Alpha Pup ) is coming to Birmingham.
Do not miss your chance to see and hear what so many people have been talking about...
A caustic cloud creeps up from the cracks. The darkness chops tree trunks to stumps and smothers soft sounds in the murderous mist. The bloodthirsty form rises, wrapping its tendrils around the throats of pop-minded punks. By dusting the dumb this murderer ushers in soaring sounds. The Gaslamp Killer slashes to save.
First spotted stalking the streets of San Diego this serial sound slayer has spread wide. Dues paid with sweat have paid off. From homemade crushed beat mixtapes to glossy magazine pages the Gaslamp Killer has never altered course. He brings the dirtiest and deepest dynamite into being with dedication and discipline.
The Gaslamp Killer is a raw revolutionary who sets every moment on shatter. A GLK dj set is an experience in the ultra-unexpected. Wrecking the decks like Animal minus the soft Muppet facade, Gaslamp is a tornado of exploding hair and energy. His shaking head is the cap on a volcano bursting with passion for blasting. In these high heat moments he meshes international mystery music with the grimiest beats in existence. Gaslamp's psychedelic stew shines supreme in dim chambers with big bass.
The Gaslamp Killer master mixes have evolved into original music collaborations with his posse MHE and frequent vocal collaborator Sumach. Gaslamp's progressive heat seeking sounds are being sought by beat freaks from every corner. His explosive energy keeps electrified ears eager for more and more x more and more. The Gaslamp Killer's ruthless focus is on high. This murderer continues breeding brightness by evaporating boring beats
In support: Guy Carlos ( Gorillaz Soundsystem / It takes two ) BLXML ( Faux Real / Lovemist )
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