Welcome to GIANT STEP=B9S ever hybridizing dance floor world of
abstrakt beats, trippy jazzscapes, funky hip hop breaks, future jazz,
Afro-Cuban Brazilliance, drum & bass jazzstep, chemical beats
and the rarest of grooves.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20 - TRAMPS
The GROOVE ACADEMY est. 1990, and Dedicated to the Preservation of =
Funk,
are proud to present the NYC return of the Original MANDRILL in their
first New York show in 19 years
MANDRILL with their scorching classics like "Fencewalk," "Mango =
Meat,"
"Ape Is High" and "Funky Monkey," have never truly left the Live =
arena -
they just moved to the West Coast and with all the principal members
intact, return to the stage at Tramps in New York to prove it's all
better than ever. Expect a round up of all the hits and much more as
evidenced on their recently released double cd of 31 fierce and funky
tunes on Polygram Chronicles, spanning a magnificent career.
Special guests for this night are the magnificent B.T. Express who =
WILL
"Do It Til You're Satisfied." and keep you on the "Express" for the =
ride
of your life.
Wednesday, August 20th at Tramps 51 west 21st St.
Show time is 9pm.
$15 advance sale tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets =
212)307-7171,
the Tramps Box Office and also Bleecker Bobs 212)475-9677
** Thursday August 21st **
NUYORICAN GOT SOUL!!
New York's MASTER AT WORK, "Little" Louie Vega joins us at El =
Flamingo
for a night of NuYorican sensations. Join the packed dancefloor for a
rollecoaster groove ride with Louie's unmatched mix of jazzy house, =
the
true groove thang, Latin rhythms as you've never heard before, and a
touch of Jungle Masters at Work style. NUYORICAN GOT SOUL is no joke =
and
there is plenty to go around.
In true Nuyorican Soul and Giant Step style, LOUIE is joined LIVE on
stage by groove meisters NAPPY G on timbales, and king of the live =
drum
beats GENJI SIRAISI (of Groove Collective)
GIANT STEP'S DJ CHILLFREEZ kicks off the evening with his furiously =
funky
global groove and genre defying mix and introduces:
The Live full band showcase of Virgin Records artist BRIGETTE =
McWILLIAMS
in her NY Debut and highlighting her stunning new release TOO MUCH =
WOMAN
at 10pm.
Expect give always, new beats at our listening station and as always
the most positive vibes in New York.
El Flamigo, 457 W 21st btwn 10th &11th. Doors at 9pm . $10 with =
flyer
$15 w/out .
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4 - EL FLAMINGO
In it's yearly tradition, GIANT STEP, in association with URB =
MAGAZINE
celebrates THE CMJ MUSIC MARATHON with a night of top notch dj's.
Confimed as of this printing are:
RICHARD FEARLESS direct from the UK from DEATH IN VEGAS - in a =
banging
big beat style;
D'AFRO of ATTICA BLUES direct from MO WAX UK
DJ ANDREW JERVIS from San Francisco and of Ubiquity Records' BUGS &
BETTER DAZE,
plus very special guests tbc.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5 - THE GREATEST BAR ON EARTH
as part of the CMJ MUSIC MARATHON
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 The World =
Trade
Center
for an unforgetable 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 - NEW MUSIC CAFE
Somewhere in between trip - hop, soul , acid jazz and what some might
say good old fashion pop music sits the style of a band named =
Faithless.
Known for their hit "Insomnia, the four piece band take the stage at =
New
Music Cafe for a show that will bring back the vibe for those of =
little
faith.
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.
Show times 9pm (Market) and 11pm (Faithless)
$12 cover
New Music Cafe - 380 Canal St. @ W. Broadway.
For more info call the grooveline 212.714.8001
** Special note **
We have just confirmed a date for a live show with Ronnie Size and =
Krust.
Stay tuned as all preformers are solidified.
Do you have band or a kick ass DJ that you'd love to see brought to =
the
stage? Send us your suggestions.
In order to continue giving you what you want we encourage any and
all feedback, comments, questions and/or concerns.
If you look forward to this up-date service - get your friends hooked
on.
Send us ten addresses for our list and I'll send you two =
complimentary
passes for a Giant Step party or event (most available). Send =
addresses
to andrew@giantstp.com along with your snail mail address and you'll =
be
hooked up.
PEACE FROM THE WHOLE CREW !