Andrew (andrew@giantstp.com)
Tue, 20 Jul 1999 18:56:57 -0400
Hey all- y'all
Andrew here from Giant Step Records.
I got a lot of new things to let you in on, including new releases,
tours, events, release parties, new sinlges and more ... if that's not
enough.
I hope you're all well and enjoying the sun. As this update is a bit
lengthy,
I'm gonna cut to the chase and get right to it.
If this update doesn't sit right in your stomach - send a reply
with the subject "REMOVE" and include the address where you recieved
this and I will sadly remove your name from our list.
Cool enough - on with it ....
**** MACY GRAY ****
first off
** ALBUM RELEASE
--> JULY 27TH <--
Macy Gray's Debut LP
"MACY GRAY - ON HOW LIFE IS"
available in stores everywhere
** RELEASE PARTIES
In celebration of this long awaited
release we have set up release parties
across the countryBe sure to come through
to the one in your area for a preview of
the album plus crazy amounts of giveaways
Here's the listings for your city. Check local
listings for special guests, times and venue locations.
City Venue Date
BOSTON Oskar's 27-Jul
DETROIT TBA
CHICAGO Buddah Lounge 27-Jul
Mission 6-Aug
Double Door 25-Jul
ATLANTA Cotton Club 30-Jul
Cressent Room 22-Jul
PHILADELPHIA Fluid 22-Jul
NEW YORK Joes Pub 26-Jul
BOULDER Soma 25-Jul
SAN FRANCISCO Mercury 29-Jul
HOUSTON Lava Lounge 30-Jul
BALTIMORE The Spot 25-Jul
DC Mangos 20-Jul
Miami Fatland 27-Jul
Los Angeles Atlas 31-Jul
Orlando Saphire 3-Aug
*** MACY GRAY ON TOUR WITH THE ROOTS & EVERLAST
It's true - Macy and her band will be kickin it live
on the Roots & Everlast tour - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
Check you local listings for times and location details
8/4 Toronto, ONT The Docks (The Roots & Everlast)
8/5 Montreal, QUE Plaza of Nations (The Roots & Everlast)
8/7 Boston, MA BankBoston Pavillion (The Roots & Everlast)
8/8 Providence, RI Lupo's (The Roots & Everlast)
8/10 new york Roseland (Everlast)
8/11 New York, Hammerstein Ballroom (The Roots & Gangstar)
8/12 Asbury Park, NJ Convention Center (The Roots & Everlast)
8/13 Wallingford, CT Oakdale Theater (The Roots & Everlast)
8/17 Orlando, FL House of Blues (The Roots & Everlast)
8/18 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle (The Roots & Everlast)
8/19 N.Myrtle Bch, SC House of Blues (The Roots & Everlast)
8/21 Columbus, OH Brewery District Pavillion (The Roots & Everlast)
8/23 Pittsburgh, PA IC Lights Amph.(The Roots & Everlast)
8/24 Cleveland, OH Nautica Stage (The Roots & Everlast)
8/25 Pontiac, MI Phoenix Plaza Amph. (The Roots & Everlast)
8/26 Chicago, IL Riviera Theater (The Roots & Everlast)
8/28 Milwaukee, WI Rave Ballroom (The Roots & Everlast)
8/29 Lawrence, KS Burcham Park (The Roots & Everlast)
*** DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW
Monday, July 26th Macy's visiting the Big Apple for a performance
on the David Letterman Show. If you are among the lucky who has tickets
you'll get a taste of Macy live - if not tune into CBS later that night
for the broadcasted version.
*** "DO SOMETHING" HITS MTV.
After a successful run on BET, Macy's video "Do Something" has been
placed for play on MTV. Mark Romanek, the same director of Janet
Jackson's
"Scream" and Fiona Apple's "Criminal" videos, brings you his latest
through Macy. Be sure to reqest this one. Log on to the folks at MTV
and let them know you want to see her.
http://www.mtv.com/mtv/tubescan/trl99_new/index.html
once there click on "PLAY MY SONG" and request away
... More on Macy as things develop
For more info on Macy Gray check out
www.giantstp.com or www.macygray.com
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*** JAMIROQUAI ***
Jamiroquai is now on the second half of his US tour
The remaining show dates are as follows
7/19 Washington DC 9:30 Club
7/21 New York Roseland
7/23 Rome Woodstock
7/25 Atlanta Tabernacle
A thank you shout out to all you DJs out there playing the "Canned Heat"
single let's keep this one on the charts
*** DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW
Jamiroquai is to visit David Letterman on the 23rd of July
for a live performance.
set your VCRs to CBS @ 11:30 pm EST
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*** LAMB ***
It's been a wait, but a wait well worth the time.
I'm talking about LAMB's 2nd album "FEAR OF FOURS"
With it complexities in beats and sweetness of voice,
the English duo of Lou Rhodes and Andy Barlow have
reached into a new element of their inner being and have
come back with a sound satisfyingly fresh and 100% LAMB.
Be sure to check this one out.
"FEAR OF FOURS"
You DJs should be recieving "FEAR OF FOURS" in the mail any minute
And the remixes of "B-line", featuring remixes by Andy Votel and The
Herbaliser
are soon coming.
FEAR OF FOURS is out July 27th on Island / Def Jam
for more info on Lamb check out
www.lambfan.com or www.cottonwool.com
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*** MISHKA ***
Since the success of his debut hit single, 'Give You All The Love',
Mishka has been very busy. Show dates throughout Europe including
London's Subterania with Finley Quaye and the Garance Reggae Festival
in France with BurningSpear, have been spreading Mishka's posssitive
vibrations. Dates in the US are currently being booked so keep your
ears open for news of his incredible live show.
In preparation for his upcoming release on Creation Records in early
August '99, we have put together a wonderful "Lonely" 12" single package
for the DJs out there. This is the second track to be taken from his
debut album, 'Mishka'. This single features dubbed out remixes by
Adrian Sherwood (On U Sounds) with all the effects and tweeking to be
expected.
side A
Lonely (Adrian Sherwood alternative mix)
side B
Lonely (Adrrian Sherwood dub)
In addition to the dub brilliance we've wrapped this 12" in a beautiful
recycled cardboard jacket. For those of you who are loving this one, we
have some great give a way options so be sure to hit us up with a phone
call and let us know what's up!
Lookout for "MISHKA" the debut LP out on Epic Records
Out August 10th '99
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*** WISEGUYS ***
DJs check your boxes for this one coming your way very soon
The Wiseguys - "OOH LA LA" 12" single
side A
1. Ooh La La (album version)
2. Ooh La La (edit instrumental)
side B
1. The Grabbing Hands (album version) featuring Joie Bunsen/Season/L.E.W.
2. The Grabbing Hands (instrumental)
Both tracks come from the Upcoming release "The Antidote" out in Sept. on
Ideal Records/Wall of Sound/Mammoth
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*** JEFF BECK ***
A mailing of Jeff Beck's "WHAT MAMA SAID" 12" singles was sent out
to DJ's. The single features a high powered mix directly from the album
-WHO ELSE- as well as a down tempo smoked out mix by Howie B.
If you've gotten this already - give us a shout and let me know what you
think. If you haven't got it but you think it should fit your set - let
us know
we have only a few left.
"WHO ELSE" in out in stores right now on Epic Records
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*** CARL HANDCOCK RUX ***
The newest of artists to hit our marketing roster,
Carl has been established in his writings, both that of his
poetrty and with his prose. He now is ready to drop
it musically. Quoted in the June '98, Village Voice Literary
Suppliment as a "Writer On The Verge."
They had this to say ...
"To hear Carl Hancock Rux perform is to wanderonto the mothership
and float into a soundscape located sonewhere between the gospells
and Billie Holiday."
Donot be mistaken - although Carl is a poet, his music is not spoken
word. He take his experiences and lays them over music with as much
soul and rhythm as his thoughts.
For a taste of Carl's cd - reply to this message
with your mailing address and I will send a sample.
DJ's - Look out for remixes on Carl in the very near future from Roy
Davis Jnr. , DJ Spinna and Hefner-these are not to be missed
Also-Carl will be appearing in Central Park at Summerstage on August 12th
at 7:30PM - his live shows are not to be missed.
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*** AMEL LARRIEUX ***
You may remember this name from the Groove Theory
Amel's voice grace many a stereo in songs like "Tell Me"
Amel is soon to be releasing an album through 550 Music
keep your eyes and ears open for more on her.
DJ's- we will be servicing vinyl real soon.
For a taste of Amel Larrieux's cd - reply to this message
with your mailing address and I will send a sample.
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****** IN THE MIX ************
Alex Gofer
Femi Kuti
Princess Erika
Ron Trent
Marc Anthony Jones
Krust
Apollo 440
For more info on Giant Step Records or Giant Step events log on
to our new web address WWW.GIANTSTEP.NET
I'd like to give a thanks shout out to our crews across the country as
well
as the dj's supporting our beats. With special thanks to Anasa Troutman &
Earthseed(Atlanta), DJ INJEX(Atlanta), Doug Clark (Philly),
Hardy Kalisher (Boulder), M&N and Fluff(San Fran), Andre "DJ SUN" Sam Sin
(Houston),
Leni Kern(Balitmore), Darius & Soul Underground(DC), DJ Snow
White(MIAMI),
Gerard @ 8th Dimension (Orlando), Sonia Harris @ Soyabean (San Fran) &
4.0 (NY)
If you know someone who should get these reports - send their name and
email address and I'll get them down.
Thanks and respect
yours
Andrew Nelson
Giant Step Records
Marketing / Promotions
62 white str ste #3R
New York, NY 10013
andrew@giantstp.com
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