hi everyone!
I hope that the holidays have treated or are treating you well. Seems
that a number of you have had 'nuff time on your hands to be asking for
the next e-out; hope this satisfies the craving for info, updates,
ticket giveaways 'n such :-)
In the meantime, I want to send out huge hugs and much gratitude to all
who've contributed to making my 2001 a very happy year where music is
concerned. Thank-you's to all the supporters of Mental Chatter, glide,
and all the events and writing I produce. Thank-you to all the amazing
(and mainly independent) labels, distributors and artists who not only
create and release some truly inspiring sounds, but also send it my way
to share with others. Thank-you to www.beats.to for housing the online
archives of Mental Chatter (new this year and taking a 14 year young to
new, global audiences), and to CKLN 88.1fm of course. A gigantic
'woo-hoo!' to all like-minded folks around the globe who share info,
enthusiasm, sounds and connections as we all work to push fresh, forward
looking, underground sounds as hard and far as we all can.
Finally, I have to say how much I appreciate all those people who take
the time to read these e-newsletters, pass along feedback, and let me
know that they touch your world. They're a lot of work, take a wee bit
of time to read, and are also a new project for me this year. Needless
to say (but I'll say it), it makes a huge difference to know that
they're appreciated. Cheers!
Now, forward we go with the scoop on:
ï recent and upcoming Mental Chatter radio specials
ï feature articles and reviews written of late for eye and Exclaim mags
ï glide 5 year anniversary events w/ Twilight Circus + Manitoba
ï New Year's at the Guvernment w/ the New Deal, Nick Holder, myself...
ï a ticket giveaway to the same (one pair only so be quick like a
bunny!)
ï the official return of Chicks Dig It
Divided into sections to make it easier to move through. We're off...
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RADIO:
Mental Chatter airs Mondays 11am-2pm EST on CKLN 88.1fm
Tune in Mondays December 31 and January 7 for a two-part 'Best of 2001'
special. Ready, set, record! Er, did I say that? ;-)
Playlists: http://ckln.sac.ryerson.ca/html/chart/logdb/pl_3.html
Online Archives on demand at www.beats.to
Updated right to December 17. Now 30-plus shows strong and growing
weekly. If you miss a show, live out of town or want to spread the word
'n music to people who do, just follow this link and pick a week!
http://www.beats.to/cgi-bin/links/dclinks.cgi?action=view_category&category=Mental+Chatter
Recent Mental Chatter Guests:
ï December 3 and 10: Brooklyn's NICKODEMUS (Giant Step, Turntables on
the Hudson) joined is on the 3rd via a taped conversation and dropped by
in-person on the 10th to mix up a mini-set. Check for his + Osiris'
brand new 'Mariposa' 12" on Giant Step: sweeeet! as is this
super-talented guy.
Mental Chatter Picks of the Week:
ï December 3: PRECYZ Precyz (Nylon)
ï December 10: ASHEN + WALKER Common Ground (Fossilfuel)
ï December 17: doing a little catching up with the PHILADELPHIA
EXPERIMENT's self-titled release (Rope a Dope) and the Sincerely Yours
compilation (Klein)
ï December 24: thank-you to Moonstarr, Logic and Audix for filling in!
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WRITING:
Recently featured in my Eye weekly 'Extended Play' column:
ï Nov 29: Chilled Tru Thoughts / Ninja Tune artist BONOBO
http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_11.29.01/thebeat/extended.html
ï Dec. 6: Percussion heavy T.O. Afro-Latin/house band MAMBO URBANO
http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_12.06.01/thebeat/extended.html
ï Dec. 13: 13-piece, soulful jazz-house band KING SUNSHINE
http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_12.13.01/thebeat/extended.html
ï Dec. 20/27: A 2001 year-end round-up of Best LP's, singles, gigs etc.
http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_12.20.01/thebeat/extended.html
I also write regularly for nationally distributed and adored monthly,
Exclaim magazine (http://www.exclaim.ca). Easy to search for reviews!
Here's what's gone down thatta way of late:
ï DECEMBER ish (on streets now or www.exclaim.ca):
It's the year in review issue, with lots of Top 10 lists in various
musical categories plus tons of thoughts on concert highlights,
disappointments, surprises, people to watch for etc. A good one!
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CLUB GIGS:
glide Wednesdays with Denise Benson + Andrew Allsgood
Gypsy Co-op ~ 817 Queen St. West ~ main floor ~ 416.703.5069
nu jazz. dub. broken beat. house. deep sweet grooves
lounge. dance. chill. do what'cha like.
Here's the happy news: in of January 2002, glide will celebrate its
fifth year of running as a Wednesday weekly at Gypsy Co-op! I sincerely
want to thank all of you who have supported the night in any way over
the years, and am totally excited to offer word of TWO very special
events celebrating the achievement. Check the details....with loads more
info and, of course, giveaways coming up as the dates grow closer.
Wednesday January 23 features an exclusive appearance by
Netherlands-based dubmeister Twilight Circus Dub Sound System, DJíing a
set of rare and heavy dub, reggae, jungle, and space jazz, while adding
EFX and live bass. Joining Twilight Circus, Denise Benson and Andrew
Allsgood will be very special local friends Sassa'le, Chocolate and
David Judah, turning the two floors of Gypsy and the Hooch into a
paradise for lovers of the drums and the bass. $8 at door.
Wednesday February 6 sees the return of hometown electronic hero gone
London, Dan Snaith a.k.a.. Manitoba, performing his first ever live P.A.
on Toronto turf! Joining Manitoba, Denise Benson and Andrew Allsgood
will be Feedback Monitorís Greg Clow, spinning eclectic electronic beats
ën pieces. $6 at door.
plus...
the New Deal, Nick Holder, Denise Benson, Mark Oliver...
NEW YEAR'S EVE 2001 ï 9pm 'til 6am
at the Guvernment + Kool Haus complex ï 1 Jarvis St.
Check the full-on live flavours of T.O.'s own globally infamous
breakbeat house trio the NEW DEAL as they perform two sets at their
first-ever hometown New Year's show. I'll be warming things up before
and between their sets, then mixing it up after alongside local house
hero NICK HOLDER. We'll all be in the Guvernment (yep, we've shifted
rooms) while MARK OLIVER throws down all night in Kool Haus and a whole
host of DJ's are featured playing a range of sounds in the other seven
rooms found in the Complex. Tickets are $45 in advance (more at the
door) and include entrance to all rooms plus champagne, continental
breakfast, and more. Tickets via www.thenewdeal.ca or at Soundscapes,
Rotate This, CD Replay, Metropolis, Vice and Play de Record.
The first person to email me back and tell me either the name of any of
the three members in the New Deal OR the name of Nick Holder's own indie
label will win a pair of tickets to this event. I'll email back the
winner. See you there!
and...
Monday January 7, 2002 marks the official return of
Chicks Dig It!
with DJ's Wasabi ï Denise Benson ï Chocolate ï Freedom
Mondays at Temple, 469 King St W. (w. of Spadina, down the walkway)
Monday December 17 saw more than ten women DJ's come together on the
decks, showcasing sounds ranging from dub and reggae to house, techno,
hip-hop, drum + bass and more. This packed sneak preview gave a sense of
what is to come now that Chicks Dig It is returning as a weekly! Temple
is a warm, intimate space, perfect for the very mixed and friendly crowd
that is known to hang, chill and dance at Chicks Dig It.
DJ's at Chicks Dig It will rotate each week, with the diverse cast 'n
crew including Freedom, Chocolate, Onastic, Denise Benson, Dalia, Miss
KLC, Venus, Trish, Sarah Scruton, Syren, Katikata, Zuzana Grimm, AMtrak,
Sabrina, Wasabi and LeeLee Mishi. We hope to see you on the 7th!
And I think that about wraps it up for this one. Thanks for staying
tuned and a very happy and safe new year to you all. xo
As always, this is being sent out for the love, not to annoy or infringe
on your time and space. If you would prefer not to be on this mailing
list, just lemme know and off your name shall go! Feel free to let
friends know they can subscribe. Thanks.
-db-
-- -denise benson-RADIO + CLUB DJ: Mental Chatter ï Mondays 11am-2pm, CKLN 88.1FM (Toronto) http://ckln.sac.ryerson.ca ï Archives: http://www.beats.to Glide ï Wednesdays @ Gypsy Co-op, 817 Queen St. W.
WRITER: Eye Weekly ï 'Extended Play' and 'Beats Per Week' ï http://www.eye.net Exclaim Magazine ï features & reviews ï http://www.exclaim.ca
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