JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION @ Brooklyn Bowl

“I crave the taste of blood, Good Lord Almighty, Good Lord above, My soul is lost, I said I curse the day that I ever was born.” — “She Said,” The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 

While the Vatican of Rock spans a wide range and often worships false idols, Jon Spencer and his Blues Explosion are particularly soulful pontiffs. Plastic Fang was recorded at Manhattan’s Oorong Sound, with Steve Jordan (producer) and Don Smith (engineer). Their combined experience includes time spent with The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and countless other rock pioneers. Like those giants, there’s nothing small about Plastic Fang, and it marks the first time that this powerhouse band has been accurately represented on vinyl (or, you know, disc). 

Jon’s voice has never sounded better; over time he’s developed the depth and control that characterize the best rock and soul singers. He and Judah’s guitar’s are massive here, yet retain the distinct qualities that were sometimes lost in the past, and Russell’s innovative style is in full flourish. Most importantly, this is quite simply their strongest collection of songs yet. With a tighter and more considered approach to writing and recording this time around, Jon’s growth as a songwriter is explicit, though the band’s style remains wild. With its vivid imagery and lustful, adrenalized music, Plastic Fang cages the resolute intensity of possibly the best live band playing today. 

Formed in 1991 after the demise of Spencer’s seminal hatefuck band Pussy Galore, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion has always included drummer Russell Simins and guitar ace Judah Bauer. Taking cues from rock, punk, r&b, garage, hardcore, and hip hop idioms, while transcending the limitations of each, the Blues Explosion created a new sound which they’ve spent six records both honing and redefining. Plastic Fang encompasses everything that’s ever been great about this band, then ups the ante still more: It’s a mindbendingly soulful record by three musicians whose abilities have yet to be fully recognized, as deft and bold and life-affirming as the Meters, the Magic Band, or the Birthday Party.

Southpaw

DJ Neil Armstrong 

Friday, Mar 05, 2010 10:30 PM EST (10:30 PM Doors) 
– Saturday, Mar 06, 2010 4:00 AM EST 
at Southpaw 
in Brooklyn, NY

Acknowledged as the founding father of the DJ Collective .5th Platoon., Neil Armstrong is known as a purveyor of good music, dropping gourmet goods for mixtape aficionados, music connoisseurs and party people throughout the world. Born and Breed in NYC, He cut his teeth in the early 90.s honing his skills in the realm of turntablism, the sect of DJing where proficiency in kutting, scratchin, and beatjuggling define status. His time spent in the trenches battling and mastering the art form allowed him to rock shows alongside artists across the Hip Hop Spectrum – from De La Soul, The Roots, Company Flow and Biz Markie, to Kanye West, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes and Wyclef Jean. As a member of the critically acclaimed 2 time Grammy award nominated jazz band – “Russell Gunn and Ethnomusicology”, he further explored the idea of using a turntable as an instrument. His stint with the band brought him around the globe to places like the North Sea Jazz Festival in Den Hague, Netherlands . one of the largest music gatherings in the world, and gave him the opportunity to play alongside true musicians like Kenny Garrett (a member of Miles Davis’ band) and Branford Marsalis. Over the last 7 years, he has made a mark in the subgenre of Hip Hop known as the Mixtape Culture. Everyone from the hipster set to the industry heavyweights have taken notice. He made Rolling Stone’s “Top 10” Mixtape DJ’s of 2005 list, was recognized by Vibe Magazine as one of the next DJ’s “on deck” to watch out for, had his cd’s featured on MTV.com’s Holiday Essentials Feature, and gained honorable mentions in Mixunit.com’s Power 30 List of “The most influential players players in the mixtape game”. In 2007, he received a SEA Mixtape Award for the .best Old School R&B. Category. Almost 10 years later, the mixtape projects that he created are still sought after and revered.

Brooklyn percussionist Chauncey (Pimps of Joytime, LoveBeat@Bembes) hosts an early week session for those stray souls in search for some real live soul, funk and otherwise, a good Monday night hang with resident band, Soul Survivors: Andy Cotton, Brian J (The Pimps), Raja Kassis (Nomadic Wax), Borahm Lee (Mobius Collective)
www.myspace.com/chaunceyyearwood 
No cover

http://www.excaminos.com
http://www.myspace.com/excaminos

“The Ex Caminos are an 8-piece soul, jazz, funk, and boogaloo band from New York City that plays original and cover material rooted in the late 60s and early 70s. The band performs with New York’s best singers as well to create a unique blend of jazz funk, soul jazz, R&B, boogaloo, and funky soul. 

Special guests: The Al Street Excursion

No cover

 March 12, 2010

Back Room
Other Music, Enabler Network and The Crucial Getdown Present: Arms Around Haiti

Description
3/12, BOTH ROOMS, 8 pm – late! 

“Other Music, Enabler Network and The Crucial Getdown Present: Arms Around Haiti” 

Elodie Lauten 
Arthur?s Landing 
Versus 
Reggie Watts 
(more to come) 
DJ’s: 
Cowboy Mark (Crucial Getdown – Enabler Network) 
Gerald Hammill (Other Music) 
Dwayne Harriot (Other Music) 
Sal P (Liquid Liquid) 
Play It Loud Dj’s: 
Doug Gomez (Drrrtyhaze) 
Henry Maldonado (Son Of Sound)Henry Maldonado (Son of Sound)Henry Maldonado (Son of Sound) 
Darshan Jesrani (Metro Area) 
& 
Marcos Cabral (Runaway – DFA) 

proceeds will be going to Doctors With Out Boarders

Sakaki’s Birthday Bash 
Music by Sakaki Nakamura and DJ Yuko Jikodo 
Special Performance by Kay Matsukawa 
10pm to 4am 
$5 (free b4 11) 
Soulgasm at SinSin 
85 2nd Avenue (cnr. of 5th St.) 
New York, NY, 10002

RSVP ONLY : muzic@earthlink.net

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