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Liquid Sound Lounge 20th Anniversary Celebration + Fun-d-raiser for WBAI
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Liquid Sound Lounge + Groove Collective present
FUN-D(ance)-Raiser for WBAI
+LSL 20th Anniversary Celebration Kick Off
Groove Collective All Star Dance Jam Session
+special cameos
+DJ Afro- Los Amigos Invisibles
+DJ Jeannie Hopper- Liquid Sound Lounge-WBAI
+DJ Tony Ryan- Soul Central Station-WBAI
+DJ NappyG
+special guest dj's
ONLY 200 capacity!
$20 advance $25 door
Advance Tickets Purchased at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/
-all proceeds go to benefit WBAI*
6pm-2am
Doors 6pm. Band 7:30pm & 10:30pm sets
(All ages. Kids under 16 free, must be accompanied by a parent at all times!)
Tune in if you can't make it, cause this parties going live over WBAI 99.5fm 7pm-1am.
ShapeShifter Lab -18 Whitwell Pl Brooklyn, NY 11215
Whitwell is off of Carroll Street between 3rd & 4th avenues, 4 short blocks from train. METRO: Union Street station R. (Take any train to Atlantic Ave Station, jump on R train one stop to Union St.)
(646) 820-9452
*If you would like to donate more to help WBAI in our after-hurricane Sandy recovery please bring a check written out to WBAI or go to http://give2wbai.org
This event is supported by the promotional love of: Deep Dance & Fusicology
http://www.liquidsoundlounge.com
http://www.facebook.com/liquidsoundlounge
http://www.facebook.com/jeanniehopper
http://www.facebook.com/deepdance
http://www.fusicology.com
http://www.wbai.org
http://www.give2wbai.org
http://www.groovecollective.com
http://www.elafro.com
http://www.SoulCentralStation.com
http://www.nappyg.com
http://shapeshifterlab.com
Liquid Sound Lounge's long history of supporting the underground independent scene of artists on the soulful tip spans 20 years as of this summer. This kick off celebration is a benefit to ensure the priceless resource to this community including the fans, artists, promoters, and music lovers, that is WBAI 99.5fm does not go silent after our struggles in re-building from the effects of hurricane Sandy like so many folks in the tri-state area and beyond tuned in. GROOVE COLLECTIVE has been a part of the show since it's inception having hit their 20th anniversary in 2012 and remaining the seminal groovy dance band that set the bar high for those inspired to follow in their foot steps. They'll be joined by many suprise guests to be announced.
DJ Afro of Los Amigos Invisibles, the Venezulan group that was inspired by GC, joins in along with NappyG one of the founding members of GC, Tony Ryan of WBAI's Soul Central Station Sat's 10p-1am and Jeannie Hopper, host/DJ of LSL Radio show on WBAI to finish off the ingredients of what will prove to be a bacchanal of sweaty happy dancing party people with a purpose to fuel the radio waves that thread them all together WBAI 99.5fm alive for now and future generations. Tune in if you can't make it, cause this parties go live over WBAI 99.5fm 7pm-1am. Big thanks to all who have supported WBAI thus far and in the future dancing up a storm on May 11th at ShapeShifter Lab who have generously donated their resources in support.
GREATER PRESS INFORMATION:
Liquid Sound Lounge (LSL), est. 1993
Longest running prime time radio show supporting independent soul infused grooves from down-tempo to house with DJ/host Jeannie Hopper, Co-hosts Steve Marshall & Reggie Johnson. Saturday nights 7-10p, WBAI 99.5fm. LSL annual boat cruises have been rockin' the waterways since 1999 along with on-going community building super dance parties connecting socially conscious party people with a purpose.
WBAI 99.5 FM, part of the Pacifica network, is the only alternative listener supported, non-commercial community radio station in New York City. It takes no underwriting or commercials and is subject to no censorship or sponsorship. Saving this radio station, with its incredibly strong signal, is important not just to public radio listeners in the tri-state area, but to the integrity of a free society which requires a free press and alternatives to mainstream corporate media outlets. WBAI 99.5 FM was already struggling with escalating rent costs and, like most non-profits, with declining revenue as a result of the economic downturn of 2008. Hurricane Sandy forced WBAI from its broadcast facilities in lower Manhattan. Confronted with this situation, the staff and volunteers came together as never before, moving the station out of its former home in just a matter of weeks into temporary admin space provide by FEMA and temporary broadcast studio at City College. The future of WBAI is actually bright, so long as we are able to overcome the present crisis. We are actively negotiating the purchase of a building, which will give us a permanent home that we own and significantly reduce our fixed costs on an ongoing basis.
GROOVE COLLECTIVE:
Groove Collective's impressive history began in the early 1990's as they fueled the growth of New York City's acid-jazz scene. They quickly became a staple of a budding underground club scene known for pairing DJs with live performers. This groundbreaking enterprise was run under the media and event production mogul that would eventually become Giant Step. Groove Collective crafted and popularized the fusion of jazz and funk, pioneering what is now referred to globally as "groove" music. Jon Pareles of The New York Times says, "Groove Collective's identity lies not in one fixed style, but in its capable hospitality to whatever might keep hips swaying."
For two decades, this legendary group of musicians has improvised and refined the stylistic crosspollination of funk, jazz, house, Latin, hip hop, rock and every party-inducing sound in between. Their 2007 Grammy nomination for "Best Contemporary Jazz Album" is an acknowledgment of the band's pioneering sound. The members of Groove Collective are fluent in the international language of "groove," and transcend musical category with one goal in mind: to move listeners' minds and feet. In-the-pocket drum and bass, colorful and vibrant horns, flavors of world percussion and intricate harmony all fuse together seamlessly under their watch. Groove Collective's innovative and refined sound is unparalleled. They are the masters of multi-hued funk. Billboard Magazine says that they "erase musical borders" and are "jazz/funk fusion at its most sublime."
DJ JEANNIE HOPPER
DJ Jeannie Hopper has rocked dance floors in over 20 countries, and as a staple in New York. Her style is described as "soul infused grooves of all persuasions" bringing super soulful house grooves from funk, afro, groovy and laden with rich vocals. Her record label under the same name has released several spoken vocals she writes and performs as well as collaborating with other labels, producers and DJ's including Louie Balo, Tedd Patterson, Victor Simonelli, Pete Heller, Deep Dish and more. She's a voice over talent, host, producer and station manager for Art International Radio, http://www.ARTonAIR.org, the first online radio station dedicated to the arts whose creator is visionary Alanna Heiss (created PS1 Contemporary Art Center and Art Radio, wps1.org, Clocktower Gallery).
DJ Afro
One of the key members of the Venezulan group Los Amigos Invisibles. Their latest album "Repeat After Me" just released March 2013 is produced by Dimitri From Paris where Disco, Groove, Funk vibes are packed in this super dance album. In addition Cheo aka DJ Afro is teamed up with Manchildblack of the fun podcast video series 'At Home With The Blacks', releasing their first single "Far Away" under the name "The Copasetic". DJ Afro's remixed many aritsts including Basement Jaxx, David Byrne, Tito PUente and Beastie Boys to name a few.
DJ Nappy G
Nappy G is a producer, dj & long-time percussionist in NYC's dance club scene including Turntables on The Hudson and Afrolicious currently and founding member of Groove Collective that stemmed out of the Giant Step dance parties that used to feature live musicians improvising with DJ's. He holds down a weekly residency at Bembe. He's toured around the world and produced numerous original tunes and remixes. His modo "Musical styles to bring smiles" crafted on the decks in his own unique style he calls the "Funky Passport Sound" uniting afro-based grooves and flavors accented by his long standing history ensconced in soul, hiphop and Funk.
DJ Tony Ryan
Holding down Saturday nights live on WBAI 10p-1am 'Soul Central Station'. The vibe is alive packed with classics from funk, soul, r&b, and beyond. He's one of the DJ's participating in Felix Hernandez's long running famed Rhythm Review always packed with down to earth party people gettin' down to their super soulful sounds!
SHAPESHIFTER LAB
http://shapeshifterlab.com
ShapeShifter Lab is a 4,200 square foot performance space in Park Slope; this newly renovated performance space hosts the world's most innovative artists who are looking for a flexible platform to present their work. Bass player Matthew Garrison, son of Jimmy Garrison (bass player for John Coltrane), is the co-owner and creative director with his business partner, Fortuna Sung.With many years as a successful touring musician under his belt, Matt and his team have designed the space with versatility in sound, lighting and layout, each of which can be tailored to each artist. With state-of-the-art equipment and raw space, Matt and his team are creating something truly unique and desperately needed in today's venue scene in New York City.
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LocationShapeshifter Lab (View)
18 Whitwell Pl.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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