[acid-jazz] S.F.- Elektric Soul (1st annual Music & Art Festival)

From: Chris Haycock (chrishaycock@yahoo.com)
Date: Thu Sep 19 2002 - 00:34:48 CEST

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    This should be of interest to more than a few of you.
    It's a tasteful U.S. festival happening in 2 weeks.
    If you are able to hit S.F. it shouldn't be missed.
    -Chris
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    SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH 12 NOON – 12 MIDNIGHT

     BULLETPROOF / LEFTFOOT UK / REFLECTIVE

     Presents

    ELEKTRIC SOUL
     
    The First Annual

    TREASURE ISLAND

    Electronic Music and Arts Festival

     

    Come revel in the delicious warmth of Indian summer at
    a unique waterfront location on Treasure Island. This
    day-long affair boasts a top notch line-up on two
    outdoor and two indoor areas with UK headliners like

    ambient innovator MIXMASTER MORRIS,

    the legendary Massive Attack’s DADDY G,

    manning the wheels of steel STEVE COBBY of FILA
    BRAZILIA, the dubbed out bliss and future breaks of

    ex-ROCKERS HI-FI DIFFERENT DRUMMER SOUNDSYSTEM and the
    phenomenal 100% DYNAMITE, who will be bringing all
    things Reggae on the SOUL JAZZ SOUND SYSTEM which
    evolved from the UK record label of the same name. |

     

    Electronica / Nu jazz / House

    Latin / Reggae / Dub / Ambient / Downtempo

    are also equally represented by local talent such as

    Naked Music’s MIGUEL MIGS who will be providing the
    soundtrack for New York vocalist LISA SHAW,

    rising stars from Oakland, BLAKTRONIKS,

    Om Records’ J-Boogie’s DUBTRONIC Science,

    Gina & Mei Lwun from SOULSTICE,

    the beats and pieces of COUP D’VILLE,

    the live electro latin sound of

    UBIQUITY RECORDS’ JOHN BELTRAN BAND

    the live laptop experience of BROKER/DEALER,

    and Reflective Records’ own JONAH SHARP

    performing live with Spearhead’s MC, RADIOACTIVE.

    And many more of SF’s finest DJ’s

     

    Never before have our favorite Bay Area DJS and
    musicians convened on this stunning island for an all
    day party – this promises to be a mellow, good time in
    the spirit of the UK’s esteemed Big Chill Festival
    where all this events headliners have played this
    year.

    Outdoor Stage. Art Installs. Beta Lounge Bar.

    Indie Film Theater. Indoor Dance Venue. Picnic Lawns.
    Beer Garden. Food Vendors. Kiddies Play Area.

     

    The promoters of this all ages event plan to make this
    a laid back, easy day for all kinds of music lovers.
    Parking is limited, and although driving is not
    recommended, parking passes can be obtained online for
    an extra fee (see below for more information). In
    addition to four music areas, numerous local artists
    will exhibit their work in and around the Fog Watch
    building, where local independent filmmakers will also
    present a screening from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Children come
    free and Parents are encouraged to bring their
    children – this is a kid-friendly event with plenty
    of fun, outdoor things to do, like the Precita Eyes
    Mural Project, which will have a mural in progress for
    kids to enhance on a large scale. We’ll keep the kids
    happy and amused with a bouncy castle, face painting,
    and plenty of enclosed areas for horsin’ around.

    We want to create a fun, safe environment for enjoying
    music and art in the most beautiful city on earth.
    There is lots of lawn area so come join us, lay out
    the blankets, take off your shoes, pull out the suntan
    lotion, and help launch a tradition that we hope will
    continue for years.

    Advance tickets are $35 (includes the shuttle from
    pier 32)

    There are only 500 parking spaces. A parking permit is
    $25.00 per car. This is to minimize the amount of
    traffic coming off the bridge

     

    Ticket Outlets –

    BPM (573 HAYES ST) TWEEKIN (593 HAIGHT ST)

    OPEN MIND (342 DEVISADERO) PRIMAL (2420 PARKER
    ST,BERKELEY) SOLID GROOVES (2271 ALAMEDA, SAN JOSE)

     

    You can also purchase online with a credit card (no
    extra charge)

    at www.elektricsoul.com

     

    If we have any available on the day they will be $45
    (inc shuttle).

    For more information check out the website or call the
    infoline 415 252 1000

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    ICQ #65354258

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