Tahuna Breaks (NZ) Chris Read (BBC 1Xtra, UK) Mo'funk
Free at the Beach Rd Hotel, Bondi Friday 12th March 2010 8pm - 12am
Tahuna Breaks (NZ):
Since their beginnings in January 2005, Tahuna Breaks have always been a band built upon a simple philosophy- the love of music. The lifeblood of this band is live performance and it is from countless live gigs and tours that they have crafted their own brand of roots reggae, funk, soul and good old fashioned rock and roll. In October of 2007, two and half years after the band formed, the Auckland-based group celebrated the release of their debut album, 'Reflections,' to rave reviews across the board. In 2008, the band received the Juice TV Music Award for Best Roots / Electronica Video for the release of 'Real Life', coming in on top of an impressive lineup of New Zealand’s heavyweight acts. Put simply this is a band that thrives on working hard and winning audiences over.
With solid Hip Hop roots and a deep appreciation for any genre of music with soul, Dj Mike Who has held it down with his blend of Hip hop, funk, disco, Soul and breaks at a number of Sydney clubs and bars including Ravesis, Mocean, Beach Rd, Ruby Rabbit, Bungalow 8, The Loft, Soda Bar, Copperlilly, The Civic, Dusttones, Oiishi and Republic to name a few.
Mike Who was recently picked up as the tour DJ for Obese records latest signing Skryptcha and together they have rocked shows at a number of established venues in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Mike Who’s genuine love of quality tunes regardless of genre is guaranteed to influence and make its mark on Sydney for years to come.
With solid Hip Hop roots and a deep appreciation for any genre of music with soul, Dj Mike Who has held it down with his blend of Hip hop, funk, disco, Soul and breaks at a number of Sydney clubs and bars including Ravesis, Mocean, Beach Rd, Ruby Rabbit, Bungalow 8, The Loft, Soda Bar, Copperlilly, The Civic, Dusttones, Oiishi and Republic to name a few.
Mike Who was recently picked up as the tour DJ for Obese records latest signing Skryptcha and together they have rocked shows at a number of established venues in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Mike Who’s genuine love of quality tunes regardless of genre is guaranteed to influence and make its mark on Sydney for years to come.
Dizz1 - 3rd Time Lucky EP Launch (Beat Dimensions, Kindred Spirits) feat 13th Son Harmonic 313 & Steve Spacek Semper-Fi Dubbly
Free at the Beach Rd Hotel, Bondi Friday 19th March 2010 8pm - 12am
Dizz1 (Beat Dimensions, Kindred Spirits):
Dizz1 blends Detroit hip hop with London dubstep and plenty of bass energy in the kicks and the snares. He divides his time between teaching Ableton software classes, playing live with Academy lecturers and future-soul experts Steve Spacek and Mark Pritchard (Harmonic 313), and dropping heavy beats around clubs all over Australia. Hip hop is the main influence, but mix that with some bass-heavy barefoot, '60s psychedelia and Ethiopian jazz, and you know Dizzle's beats are made of the strange stuff. A right rascal indeed.
Niche Productions is proud to present, Japanese sensation DJKENTARO – 2002 DMC World Champion, performing his only Australian show, an intense audio/visual experience live at The Forum on Saturday 27 March.
Def Wish Cast (Hydrofunk Records) Torcha & B-Don Mike Who DJ Ability
Free at the Beach Rd Hotel, Bondi Friday 26th March 2010 8pm - 12am
Def Wish Cast (Hydrofunk Records):
In 1990 Def Wish Cast began taking there skills to the stage. Late 1991 DWC under contract to "Random records" recorded the 500 limited four track vinyl "Mad as a Hatter". Def Wish's lightning speed and dextrous wordplay impressed many as the track Proppa Ragga Style became popular here and abroad. In 1992 the 15 track "Knights of the Underground Table" was finally unleashed. With this The Cast started getting support acts for international artists such as the Beastie Boys, Helmet, Young Black Teenagers, and Wrecks n' Effect. Today the home grown scene has evolved and DWC are back; ready to represent the people and welcome you into their world. They have reformed, now with local legend DJ Murda-1 holding down the decks. Slamming the crowds with real hardcore hip hop, Def Wish Cast is here to smash your perception of the Australian scene.
Dialectrix (Obese Records) 360 Eloquor The Faders DJ Ability
Free at the Beach Rd Hotel, Bondi Friday 2nd April 2010 8pm - 12am
Dialectrix (Obese Records):
Dialectrix is a Blue Mountains based MC who has been perfecting his craft for the better part of the last decade. 2007 saw Dialectrix feature on the A side on Chasm’s Beyond the Beat Tape 12”, with the track "Don’t Let Your Guard Down" and lead to him featuring heavily on the 2008 released "Beyond the Beat Tape" LP as well as appearing on the Two Toes album, Cooking with Caustic. Dialectrix has shared the stage with the likes of De La Soul, Lord Finease, Dj Revolution, Dj Crush, Roc Raider, Q Unique, Murs, Ztrip, Swollen Members, J5 Dj Format, Brain Tax, Mystro, The Jungle Brothers, and Foreign Beggars. He has collaborated with some of the most respected artists in Australia including Pegz, Ozi Batla, The Tongue, El Gusto (Hermitude), Thundamentals, Scott Burns, Lotek, 13th Son and more. Since dropping late in 2008, Dialectrix latest album "Cycles of Survival" has received rave reviews across various street press, magazines, radio stations, and by various industry tastemakers.
