Linen Industry presents... Shotokan Disco feat. Mr. Benji  Shotokan Disco - Photograph by Marc Nadin Experimental live jam set with Mr. Benji, the notorious Derby Freestyle MC. Shotokan Disco (Mark Dixon) creating tracks on the fly using a computer, guitars, bass, keyboards, software, vocals and midi controllers triggering live FX.  Mr. Benji - Photograph by Lucy Bellchambers Mr Benji is a producer in his own right, blending hip-hop, drum and bass and many other genres, as his musical tastes are broad. Mr Benji has a unique rapping style which incorporates comedy, word play, singing, ragga and whatever else comes into his head. He's been rapping for over 15 years, rarely writes things down, instead he focusses on building a wide vocabulary through freestyling. He stands up against some of this country's finest UK freestyle MCs, impressing all whenever he performs. Friday 19th October, 8pm Big Blue Coffee Shop, 47 Sadler Gate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3NQ Cost : tbc www.myspace.com/dephonk Mr. Benji myspace - Click Here www.myspace.com/shotokandisco Shotokan Disco myspace - Click Here www.myspace.com/linenindustry Linen Industry myspace - Click Here |
03/10: Linen Industry - Derby
Hi all,
We went along to a rather good night of music recently on September 21st. It was run by Linen Industry and it was at Big Blue Coffee Shop on Saddlergate in Derby.
Myself (Shotokan Disco) and Mr Benji went along to check out this new night on its launch night and see what it was all about. There were 2 solo artists up, a band and a DJ, who were all rather good.
First up was Jo Lewis, vocals and acoustic guitar. Great voice, some great melodies.
Next up was Beck Stacey. At first I thought very Tori Amos, who I love, but after a song or two it was apparent she was no clone, as she entertained her way thorugh her set. Great piano syncopation, chord sequences and confident vocals. Also liked the little improv with the drum set next to her.
The final live act were "The Riff Raff Crew". This band comprised of a drummer, double bassist, guitarist, laptop / keyboardist and an MC. Some great textures and rhythm section interplay as well as crowd pleasing poetic rants from the MC.
Finally DJ Soesmix Edan continued with beats at the end.
There was also a free 6 track CD given for the £2 entry fee.
A track by each of the acts featured on it as well as some extras, including an interesting track by an artist called "Bobbles Clifton"
You can expect to catch Shotokan Disco live at Linen Industry very soon
Line Industry Myspace - Click Here
Jo Lewis Myspace - Click Here
Beck Stacey Myspace - Click Here
Bobbles Clifton Myspace - Click Here
We went along to a rather good night of music recently on September 21st. It was run by Linen Industry and it was at Big Blue Coffee Shop on Saddlergate in Derby.
Myself (Shotokan Disco) and Mr Benji went along to check out this new night on its launch night and see what it was all about. There were 2 solo artists up, a band and a DJ, who were all rather good.
First up was Jo Lewis, vocals and acoustic guitar. Great voice, some great melodies.
Next up was Beck Stacey. At first I thought very Tori Amos, who I love, but after a song or two it was apparent she was no clone, as she entertained her way thorugh her set. Great piano syncopation, chord sequences and confident vocals. Also liked the little improv with the drum set next to her.
The final live act were "The Riff Raff Crew". This band comprised of a drummer, double bassist, guitarist, laptop / keyboardist and an MC. Some great textures and rhythm section interplay as well as crowd pleasing poetic rants from the MC.
Finally DJ Soesmix Edan continued with beats at the end.
There was also a free 6 track CD given for the £2 entry fee.
A track by each of the acts featured on it as well as some extras, including an interesting track by an artist called "Bobbles Clifton"
You can expect to catch Shotokan Disco live at Linen Industry very soon
Line Industry Myspace - Click Here
Jo Lewis Myspace - Click Here
Beck Stacey Myspace - Click Here
Bobbles Clifton Myspace - Click Here
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Photograph by Marc Nadin © 2007