hey there everyone!
I've been promising a return to the full(er) info format for this
not-so-little e-bulletin and dum-da-dum!, this is it. For those newer to
my email lists, the concept here is to spread word of good music, great
people, innovative radio and gigs not to be missed (with the occasional
ticket giveaway tossed in for good measure and as a thank-you for
reading 'n supporting). Toronto has become a healthy hub of activity,
with no shortage of talented DJ's, producers, artists, thinkers, doers
and dancers and I'm happy to do my bit to help spread the word...as well
as make the connections with the broader global movement.
First some shouts to:
ï New York's DJ Swingsett who joined us last week at glide. I enjoyed
his set more than words can say...feeling high off the music for days,
literally. His blend of sweet broken beats, funky breaks, deep jazzy
drum & bass and more was LOVELY! Melodies for days. The man must be
heard to be believed. David, thanks for the gorgeous tunes. Props to you
and Lisa for being such sweet souls as well.
ï Yogi, Groove Institute and the whole Solid Garage crew. I was lucky
enough to play at one of their parties last month and enjoyed it to
bits. The vibe was soulful, people were really sweet and responsive
(into those piano rifts!), and guest Antonio Ocasio was positively
uplifting...made me wish I got to hear more of his set! Watch for the
Solid Garage Classics event happening Friday October 12 at Roxy Blu...as
well as the Soul Immigrants' (Yogi and d'pac) new "Brazilian Grooves"
12" on DNH. Quality.
ï David Judah and DJ Chocolate who dropped solid dub and roots vibes
last night at a packed glide. Wow! Tunes were sweet, deep and often
overlooked...a real treat to hear so many gems dug up for the occasion!
An amazing crowd and vibe as well...if you were there, you know what I'm
saying. Thanks for making it so.
ï Moonstarr, Mano and the whole Public Transit Recordings crew. Congrats
on three years of making and releasing quality, unpredictable choons.
You guys have grown stronger with each release, for real. Those of you
out there who haven't heard Moonstarr's Dupont album, for example,
really should. Quality jazz, techno, broken beat 'n hip hoppity bizness
now also being championed by the likes of Rainer Truby and Gilles
Peterson. Watch for Moonstarr releases coming soon on Compost and
Reinforced. Congrats Kevin!
ï Montreal's Fred Everything. I've loved his music for years, work like
mad to keep up with his releases and remixes (plentiful of late, but
must mention his awesome remix of Soulstice's "Fall Into You," a 12" on
OM)...and look for opportunities to get down to his funky bass-driven
house sound. Just found out from Mr. Everything that he's gonna be in
Toronto this Saturday Oct. 6, spinning from 12:30-3:00am at Roxy Blu.
Gheesh...we might as well all camp out at Roxy this weekend!
I could go on (and on), but we'll move now to the next Chapter. Read on
for ticket giveaways to 52 Inc.'s 'Back on the Block' jam and to Little
Louie Vega. This one goes out to the night owls since I usually send my
e-outs during the day. Good luck!
RADIO:
Mental Chatter airs Mondays from 11am-2pm EST on Toronto's CKLN 88.1fm.
Tune in live via your radios or with CKLN's Real Audio hook-up for
super-fresh releases (including advance goodies), local and
international guests, community/gig info galore, and loads more.
Playlists: http://ckln.sac.ryerson.ca/html/chart/logdb/pl_3.html
Online Archives on www.beats.to: Now twenty 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!
Playlists and guest info are there to help guide you.
http://www.beats.to/cgi-bin/links/dclinks.cgi?action=view_category&category=Mental+Chatter
Recent Mental Chatter Guests:
ï September 3: Spot Records' BLISSOM
ï September 24: both LLORCA (F Communications) and MANO of PTR.
ï October 1: both SINEWAVE (2Top Records) and AMY KATZ (52 Inc.) with
BOOGEYMEN
Mental Chatter Picks of the Week:
ï September 3: both ONENESS OF JUJU: African Rhythms 1970-1982 (Strut)
and UP, BUSTLE and OUT with RICHARD EGÜES:
Master
Sessions 2 (Ninja Tune)
ï September 10: JAH WOBBLE + BILL LASWELL: Radioaxiom: A Dub
Transmission (Axiom/Palm)
ï September 17: GAVIN FROOME: Post + Beam (Nordic Trax)
ï September 24: TENTH & PARKER: Twenty Twelve (Disorient)
ï October 1: Various Artists: NIGERIA 70 (Afro Strut)
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WRITING:
Recently featured in my Eye weekly 'Extended Play' column:
ï September 6: Legendary T.O. house DJ/production duo PETER & TYRONE
http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_09.06.01/thebeat/extended.html
ï September 13: New York jazz bassist and bandleader BEN ALLISON who put
on one helluva show here with his MEDICINE WHEEL project
http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_09.13.01/thebeat/extended.html
ï September 20: Widely loved T.O. house DJ EVIL P
http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_09.20.01/thebeat/extended.html
ï September 27: UK DJ/producer/A&R mastermind GAV BONGO of Mr. Bongo
http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_09.27.01/thebeat/extended.html
ï October 4: PETER BOSCO, mastermind of www.garagehousemusic.com
http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_10.04.01/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 AUGUST ish: a feature on Tricky plus reviews of:
- Spacer: the Beamer (Pussyfoot Records / Palm Pictures/Outside Dist.)
- Various Artists: Sundays Vol. 01 (Nude Recordings/ Dist. Fusion III)
- The Rurals: Sweeter Sounds (Peng Records/ Prime Dist.)
ï SEPTEMBER ish: Reviews of:
- V/A: Fila Brazillia: Another Late Night (Kinetic / Fusion III)
- Susumu Yokota: Grinning Cat (Skintone / Leaf / Fusion III)
- Four Tet: Pause (Domino Recording Co)
- V/A: Nite:Life 05 Mixed by Nick Holder (NRK/Fusion III)
ï OCTOBER ish (on streets now):
- a feature on LLORCA (F Com/Audiogram):
http://www.exclaim.ca/common/display.php3?articleid=858
plus reviews of:
- Gavin Froome: Post + Beam (Nordic Trax)
- Soulstice: Mixed Illusions (OM Records / Fusion III)
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CLUB GIGS:
glide Wednesdays with DJ's Denise Benson + Andrew Allsgood
Gypsy Co-op ~ 817 Queen St. West ~ main floor ~ 416.703.5069
lounge. dance. chill. do what'cha like.
glide OCTOBER 2001 sessions
no cover (unless noted)
upcoming guests joining us include:
OCT. 10: BLISSOM (Spot Records, Nasa) blends nu jazz and sweet house
OCT. 24: SPINSTERS screening: an insightful documentary about women DJ's
by Jackie Pelle and Jane Walker screens at 10pm, followed by movin' and
groovin' as Denise + Andrew are joined by DJ WASABI (funky house + 2
step) and RAY PRASAD (CKLN 88.1fm Vibes 'n' Vinyl, soulful house), both
featured in the film. $5 SUGGESTED DONATION, supporting CKLN's fundFEST
2001.
OCT. 31: a joint HALLOWE'EN and SCORPIO bash as DENISE and b-day boy
ANDREW are joined by fellow Scorpio, PAUL E. LOPES (Whatnaut, 52 Inc. 3
Piece Chicken Orchestra). Expect fun, funk and good music for good
people. Costumes encouraged. Prizes given. Love in the room. Not so
scary-boo. $5 or free with costume.
plus.....
52 Inc. 6.7 party: Back on the Block with DJ's
Mike Tull ~ Boogeymen ~ Denise Benson ~ Nick Holder
Friday October 5 ~ Roxy Blu, 12 Brant St.
$10 advance at Play De Record, Rotate This, Cosmos Records, Sim & Jones,
Traxx and Soundscapes ~ $15 at door
Amy and Kate mark their return to party-throwing with an all-out bash
featuring the four of us mixing favourites both new and old. Expect the
unexpected! (and lots of dancefloor action of course) The grrrls are
also pulling out photos from their coveted 52 Inc. archives for a
special slide presentation heading down memory lane...should be
interesting ;-) FYI, we'll be spinning in the order above.
I have 2 pairs of tickets to offer up to the first 2 people to e me
requesting them. I'll e you back if you're one of them! Skill testing
question: 'What makes the 52 Inc. parties special to you?'
and....
Jive:3 present LITTLE LOUIE VEGA with Peter Bosco ~ Evil P ~ Blueprint ~
Jason Palma ~ Nav ~ Ray Prasad ~ Denise Benson
Sunday October 7 ~ Roxy Blu, 12 Brant St.
$20 advance at Play de Record, Traxx, Vice, Zoam ~ more at door
Advance tickets are definitely recommended for this long weekend special
event! Come out and enjoy the sounds of four different crews spinning in
each of Roxy's four different rooms (Ray and I will be downstairs...drop
by, dance 'n say hello!). Doors open at 10pm and I imagine that things
will be jumping from soon after if other parties by the Jive:3 crew are
any indication.
I have ONE pair of tickets to offer to the first person to answer this
correctly: name any THREE projects that Little Louie is an active part
of. I'll email the winner back. Good luck!
Thank you one and all for reading this far. This has been a rather
lengthy re-entry into the land of e-newsletter writing. Hope you
enjoyed.
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! 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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