GIANT STEP / CMJ UPDATE

Giant Step (groove@giantstp.com)
Fri, 29 Aug 97 12:16:45 -0000


For most updated info / late breakers - call the Grooveline 212.714.8001
or check the groovesite: www.giantstp.com

** Special note ** - JUST ADDED !

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18 - EL FLAMINGO 547 W21 ST btwn 10th & 11th Aves

GIANT STEP & LEVI'S present MILES AHEAD a monthly Genre bending series !
proudly kicking off with:

the USA DEBUT of

RONI SIZE & REPRAZENT
new forms - the future of drum n bass

in a full live band show
featuring RONI SIZE, KRUST, DIE, SUV, ONALLEE, and DYNAMITE MC

Come check the hype for yourself - IT'S ALL REAL !

Doors 10pm - Show 11pm

Tickets on sale now !
at all Ticketmaster outlets & 212)307-7171
plus lo-fee tix at:
OTHER MUSIC 212)477-8150, REBEL REBEL 212)989-0770,
THROB RECORDS 212)533-2328, ETHEREA 358-1126, BREAKBEAT SCIENCE 995-2592

**September 3rd marks the opening of the CMJ Music Marathon, where the
best of the best in New Yorks music scene come out to strut there their
stuff. Promoters of all types pull the best from their bags of bands and
DJs to present showcases for a host of worldwide visitors, label reps and
local music fans at some of the city's finest venues. GIANT STEP has not
slept on this wonderful opportunity, and has come up with three bangin'
events not to be missed. The list runs as follows, don't miss out on
what will surely be a slammin' start ground breaking fall.

** THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4 - @ the SUPER luxurious EL FLAMINGO
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In it's yearly tradition, GIANT STEP, and URB MAGAZINE
celebrate THE CMJ MUSIC MARATHON with a night of top notch dj's.
This year we bring you:

-THE BREAKBEAT POWER SESSION-

featuring:
RICHARD FEARLESS of DEATH IN VEGAS
direct from the UK

ATTICA BLUES direct from MO WAX UK

Q-BURNS ABSTRACT MESSAGE -ASTRALWERKS/Eighth Dimension (Orlando Florida)

DJ ANDREW JERVIS of Ubiquity Records' BUGS & BETTER DAZE

DJ CHILLFREEZ of GIANT STEP

plus very special guests tbc.

also CD, Vinyl and Ticket give aways for PIZZICATO FIVE new one
Happy End of the World

Drink specials all night courtesy MIDORI

** FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5 - THE GREATEST BAR ON EARTH - 107th Floor
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ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER (aka Windows on the World)

GIANT STEP and NICKELBAG RECORDS take you to the TOP OF THE WORLD !
107 stories high in fact, to THE GREATEST BAR ON EARTH
at ONE World Trade Center

for an unforgettable Night of Electronic Swingin Rhythm featuring:
the fantastic SUKIA
the magnificent 10 CENT
and the phenomenal DJ'ing skills of THE DUST BROTHERS.

Might we be so bold as to expect some special friends of the Dusted Crew?

Say no more - It's all happening high in the sky at
THE GREATEST BAR ON EARTH from 9pm until 2am.
Admission is not guaranteed, so please get there early. We warned you
21 & up. Oh by the way, admission is FREE. Come correct!

** SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH - FAITHLESS / MARKET / HANUMAN CARE KIT
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Somewhere in between trip hop, new soul, electronica and what some might
say good old fashion pop music sits the style of a band named FAITHLESS
(Arista Records).Known for their hit "Insomnia" of their smash album
REVERENCE,
this full LIVE band take the stage at New Music Cafe for a show that will
bring back the vibe for those of little faith.

Check for their new chart-climber "SALVA MEA" out now!

Also stepping to stage is MARKET. Recently signed to Interscope Records,
MARKET presents a mix of '60's go-go grooves, drum n bass power boosts
and trip hop interludes all topped with deep sultry vocals. -Sure to be
moving into the coffee house conversation this band is not to be missed.

Just added to the bill DIRECT FROM FRANCE - HANUMAN CARE KIT.
The latest in trip dub sound collaborations.

plus guest DJ - ALDO HERNANDEZ (THROB) raiding the super great THROB
RECORDS collection of big beat, jungle, and the trippiest of beats.

Show times 9.30pm (HANUMAN CARE KIT), 10.30pm (MARKET) and 11.30pm
(FAITHLESS)
$12 cover
NEW MUSIC CAFE - 380 Canal St. @ W. Broadway

Tickets on sale now !
at all Ticketmaster outlets & 212)307-7171
plus lo-fee tix at:
OTHER MUSIC 212)477-8150, REBEL REBEL 212)989-0770,
THROB RECORDS 212)533-2328, ETHEREA 358-1126, DANCE TRACKS 260-8729

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PEACE FROM THE WHOLE CREW !