Tongue Fu finishes the year in style with the final show of 2009, celebrating the power, creativity and humour of womankind on December 10th at Rich Mix.
Featuring the poetic genius of five super-powered, loquacious literary ladies, flexing their freshest lyrical moves to a spontaneous soundtrack of lip smacking jazz from The Tongue Fu Band (Nostalgia 77, JTQ, Gwyneth Herbert).
Fran Landesman - acclaimed songwriter, poet and performer grew up in New York in the 1930s and 40s. She co-wrote Broadway shows with her author/publisher husband Jay (“the founder of The Beat Generation” Kenneth Rexroth). Her songs have been recorded by: Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McCrae, Miles Davis and more. London based since the 1960’s and a regular on the poetry scene her poems are funny, irreverent and beautiful. A documentary about Fran called “Almost A Legend” was released in Oct ’09. Her son Miles accompanies her on guitar.
Salena Godden - A lively lovely star of the performance poetry scene for twenty years, she’s performed the world over. She’s been published in, amongst others, IC3 (Penguin), Fire People (Canongate), Oral & Dedalus (Hodder & Stoughton), The Guardian and Punk Fiction (Picador). She hosts London’s hippest literary salon ‘The Book Club Boutique’ and fronts the raucous and saucy ska ‘n’ roll band ‘Salt Peter’. Her childhood memoir, ‘Springfield Road’ is published by Harper Collins in 2010.
http://www.myspace.com/bookclubboutique
Zena Edwards – is a veteran of WOMAD, Glastonbury, London Jazz Festival, British Council, BBC Radio 1, 3, 4.. and on and on. Her one woman show ‘Security’ toured the UK following a run at BAC. A spellbinding singer and poet, Zena’s current project ‘Conversations’ combines improvised poetry, music and VJ-ing, working with saxophonists Jason Yarde and Soweto Kinch and poets HKB Finn and Maxwell Golden.
“Zena Edwards is a mesmerizing performer of deeply lyrical, musical, streetwise poetry.” The Verb – BBC Radio 3
http://www.myspace.com/zenaedwards
Poetic Pilgrimage - are Muneera Rashida and Sukina Abdul Noor – one of the few Muslim female hip hop/spoken word acts in the world. Soulful, intelligent and musical they have toured extensively throughout Europe and the US performing with Talib Kweli (US), K’naan (Somalia) and Mutabaruka (Jamaica). Their work has been featured in The Independent, The New Statesman, Hip Hop Connection, BBC Asian Network, ITV1, Al Jazeera and many more.
Check their new free mix tape Starwomen at http://starwomenmixtape.com
Also featuring Last Mango In Paris – Tongue Fu’s poetic polemicist in residence performing his own paean to the fairer sex in his inimitable style.
Hosted by Chris ‘Ventriloquist’ Redmond “One of THE names to drop whenever spoken word is on the agenda.” Apples & Snakes http://www.myspace.com/ventriloquistmusic
http://youtube.com/tonguefutales
Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6LABUY TICKETS HERE! or 020 7613 7498 for tickets
£5 entry
Doors 8pm / Show 8.30pm
“It’s poetry, but not as you know it…amazing to listen to…a really quirky take on traditional poetry readings.” The Guardian
Kate Tempest is a rapper, poet, and playwright.
Scroobius Pip has been quoted in saying: “She has no right whatsoever to be as good as she is. It astounds me. Her writing is epic, her delivery piercing, and with the addition of her band Sound of Rum her potential is realised. Inspirational.”
So join her live and be apart of the audience for her Spoken Word Album Recording Session: Take 2!
Be there on 26th November @ 7pm sharp or even a bit earlier to experience a little piece of history and have fun doing it! 
More info on Kate see her myspace page!
Utrophia 136 Tanners Hill Deptford London, SE8 4QD
OneTaste West is back for the last time this year, so come on down for some Thursday evening fun!
Line up:
PEPE BELMONTE – Pepe Belmonte is an acoustic folk-blues singer/ songwriter with a strong sense of imagery and catchy melodies. His bluesy guitar style and distinctive vocal and harmonica style have been known to win over many an audience member.
Pepe brought joy to those who experienced the one-on-one performances he dished out at the OneTaste Festival this year as part of Folk in a Box and is coming to OTW to deliver another delightfully intimate set.
http://www.myspace.com/pepebelmonte
DAISY KELLY-GRANGER – Now performing with a two piece backing band, Daisy Kelly-Granger has been singing all her life and is a veteran of the OneTaste stage.
A keen lover of life, Daisy carries with her an immense amount of drive and positivity that she shares with everyone she meets, and it can be seen and heard so clearly in her passionate, soulful delivery of her heartfelt music.
http://www.myspace.com/daisykellygranger
MR GEE – Mr Gee is Mr Incredible. He has done a lot and done it all well. He has been “Poet Laureate” for Russell Brand’s hugely popular BBC 6music/Radio 2 program, host of the highly acclaimed Spoken Word entertainment night, “Brix-Tongue” in South London, delivered the poetic intro for the award-winning West End show “Into the Hoods” and performed spoken word in front of 17,000 people at the O2. This man is special and we are really looking forward to having him back.
“A charming and politically articulate street poet” – The Times
http://www.myspace.com/djmrgee
VALENTINA – We are truly delighted to have this lovely lady back to grace the OTW stage after far too long an absence!
Valentina has an honest and down-to-earth approach to her songwriting, writing about everyday life and personal experiences. A beautiful lady with a beautiful voice and truly engaging stage presence.
http://www.myspace.com/valentinamusic
The Regal Room (upstairs)
The Distillers
64 Fulham Palace Rd
Hammersmith, W6 9PH
£5 adv / £7 on door – BUY ADVANCED TICKETS HERE
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GOOD BYE HANBURY CLUB…Yes, it’s with sadness that The Hanbury Club is closing for good this weekend 
OneTaste on Sunday will be the last show for this amazing venue, so they hope you’ll come down and celebrate all the good times that have been had in The Hanbury and show your love to Chris, Amanda, Rachel and the rest of the team!
So join the amazing party! And we have got just the acts to do this with….
Daniel Marcus Clark, Mark Hole, Inua Ellams and Bunty, Le Jule and Lee.
BUY £5 TICKETS NOW
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OneTaste Brighton
Sunday 15th November
@ The Hanbury Club
Line-up:
Inua Ellams – Edinburgh Fringe First award winner, Inua Ellams is one of the most brilliant poets on the UK spoken word scene. Magical, cheeky & capitvating.
http://www.myspace.com/phaze05
Bunty, Le Jule and Lee – Bunty, amazing looping vocalist from Brighton is infamous on the festival scenes for her solo work and singing in bands such as Resonators. She has recently started a new and quirky trio that combine looping, viola & 3 part harmony. We’re very excited about this OneTaste debut.
http://www.myspace.com/buntylooping
Mark Hole – A totally unique voice – enormous, yet sensitive, part croon, part light tenor; with a warped and original songwriting talent, surreal moving and often downright deviant.
http://www.myspace.com/markhole
Daniel Marcus Clark – Lead story-teller of The infamous Hat has now gone solo with some new beautiful stories to tell. A Brighton local, Daniel will be showcasing he new one-man act on Sunday and for those of the that haven’t seen him before….imagine the best story ever told by the best voice in the world with magical music to boot.
http://www.myspace.com/danielmarcusclark
The Hanbury Club
83 St Georges Rd
Brighton, BN2 1EF
Doors 7.30pm
Tickets £5 adv/ £7 door
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OneTaste is back with their 4th OneTaste Festival!
A 3 floor art explosion that allows you to feast of the highest calibre of creativity! Music, poetry, film, art, philosophy, workshops, parades, theatre, DJs, dancing, feeding and more!
Join them for the day and night long celebration of amazing stuff.
** JUST CONFIRMED: NEWTON FAULKNER! **
CONFIRMED ACTS:
* Newton Faulkner – http://www.myspace.com/newtonfaulkner * The Correspondents – http://www.myspace.com/thecorrespondentsmusic * David Goo – http://www.myspace.com/davidgoo * Bridgette Amofah – http://www.myspace.com/bridgettesmusic * Park Bench Poet – http://www.myspace.com/parkbenchpoet * Gideon Conn – http://www.myspace.com/gideonconn * Speakers Corner Quartet – http://www.myspace.com/speakerscornerquartet * Sound of Rum – http://www.myspace.com/soundofrumband * Mark Hole – http://www.myspace.com/markhole * Inua Ellams – http://www.myspace.com/phaze05 * Laura Dockrill – http://www.myspace.com/lauradockrill * Joe Driscoll – http://www.myspace.com/joedriscoll * The Adventurists – http://www.myspace.com/adventuristsuk * Kwake (from Speakers Corner Quartet) * The Moulettes – http://www.myspace.com/moulettes * The La De Dahs – http://www.myspace.com/theladedahs * Stac – http://www.myspace.com/stacca * The Half Sisters – http://www.myspace.com/thehalfsistersuk * United Vibrations – http://www.myspace.com/unitedvibrations * Daniel Marcus Clark – http://www.myspace.com/danielmarcusclark * David J – http://www.myspace.com/davidj14 * Jono McCleery – http://www.myspace.com/jonomccleery * Daisy Kelly-Granger – http://www.myspace.com/daisykellygranger * Yap – http://www.myspace.com/yapacoustic * Benin City – http://www.myspace.com/wearebenincity * Melox Marvels – http://www.myspace.com/meloxmarvels * Alex Gwyther – http://www.myspace.com/thebestofthebiro * Kate Tempest – http://www.myspace.com/katetempestwords * Laura J Martin – http://www.myspace.com/lalajmartin * PoetiCat – http://www.myspace.com/poeticat * Gabby Young & Other Animals – http://www.myspace.com/gabbyyoung * Ross Sutherland – http://www.myspace.com/rosssutherland * Brooke Sharkey – http://www.myspace.com/brookesharkiii * Fiona Bevan – http://www.myspace.com/fionabevan * Salena Godden – http://www.myspace.com/wearesaltpeter * Jennifer White-Light * Charlie Dark - http://www.myspace.com/charliedarkDJs:
* My Therapist – http://www.myspace.com/mytherapist
And still more TBA…
With SPECIAL GUESTS:
ANTIC BANQUET – The Antic Banquet posse will be taking over the Ballroom at the festival, bringing you games, music and art galore!
On Stage:
* The Worm – http://www.myspace.com/wormfoodlondon
* QDOS – http://www.myspace.com/qdosmusic
* Resonators – http://www.myspace.com/resonatorsmusic
* DJs – Sketchy and Daddy Fe
Plus games & antics: Fruit Salad Toss, Pirate Gardening, The Planetarium and Corporate Crunching
ONETASTE FEATURES:
* Charlie Morley – Lucid Dreaming workshop: Learn the art of Lucid Dreaming
Charlie Morley has been studying Lucid Dream practices from both the Western Scientific and Tibetan Buddhist schools for over 6 years and was recently authorised by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche (the Abbot of the largest Buddhist temple in the West) to start teaching Lucid Dreaming. Charlie still retains his “day job” of running a performance collective called THROWDOWN and the last time he was on stage at One Taste was actually as a spoken word artist. The workshop will be focused on learning how to lucid dream and exploring the benefits of waking up within your dreams!
* Tim Freke - http://www.timothyfreke.com – Standup Philosophy – Lucid Living talk – come listen, experience and talk with one of the UK’s most acclaimed philosophers and his Big Love theory.
Tim is the author of over twenty books that have established his reputation as a groundbreaking scholar and original free-thinker. First known for his work in unearthing hypocrisies in religion, getting his booked banned in some countries, he is best known for his groundbreaking work on Christian Gnosticism with his close friend Peter Gandy, including The Jesus Mysteries, which was a top 10 best-seller in the UK and USA, and a ‘Book of the Year’ in the UK Daily Telegraph.
Tim is also an innovative ‘stand-up philosopher’ – a concept he developed from the ancient idea of a philosopher as a travelling ‘spiritual entertainer’ who transformed people’s consciousness. I highly recommend coming to hear him talk, to listen, be inspired, to challenge and debate with. It’s an excellent mind and soul experience work out! come see for yourself.
* 1 Giant Leap - http://www.1giantleap.tv – Film screening and Q&A with Jamie Catto – The most amazing documentary of music and life ever.
1 Giant Leap, a ground breaking film made by Duncan Bridgeman and Jamie Catto, marks the 6 year journey of 2 music producers going round the world collecting sounds and thoughts from many different countries and cultures. From A list celebrities, guru’s to villagers, this film manages to unite humanity and deal with the common issues that every human will face whilst on this earth.
1 Giant Leap will be shown throughout the day and night in the Tavistock Room as The OneTaste Festival.
* Folk in a Box – magical 1 on 1 folk performances brought to you by The Dispossessed crew. Featuring songs from Pepe Belmonte, Dom Coyote, Emily Barker, Frank Doody and more!
* Face Painting – http://www.bellafaces.co.uk – Magical designs painted anywhere on your body by Bella Faces
* Yogabeats – David Sye: http://www.yogabeats.com – Freak out Yoga classes where David teaches us all the meaning of letting it all hang out.
Seriously amazing. David is of Russian descent, the son of a scientist mother and artist father. He has been practicing Yoga for over 20 years and has taken his unorthodox methods to troops in the Bosnian war, Gaza, Meditation courses in Tenerife, Abbey Rd Community Centre and Youths at Risk in Easter House, Glasgow and South London. Come and see what Yoga, when you break all the rules, looks like.
* Live Story Writing – collective story writing with your OneTaste favourite poets.
* Bearded Kitten – silly games – http://www.myspace.com/beardedkitten
This crew, infamous for their Secret Garden Party silliness (remember the mud wrestling?), will be filling our experience with roaming antics and games. Watch out for them during the festival. You could be their next victim of silliness!
* Bondage For Freedom – photo booth – http://www.bondageforfreedom.com
Bondage for Freedom are a maverick bunch of creatives pooling their talents to rebel rouse the world into positive change. Led by Sam Roddick (Coco de Mer) and Jamie Catto (1 Giant Leap), BoF have become famous for their non-official arts protest marches in London. Never asking permission, teams of creative take to the streets filling London with creativity with an important humanitarian message at their core.
At the festival, Bondage for Freedom are setting up a photobooth filled with cages, gimp suits, slogans, fancy dress and more. You can dress up, have photos taken in cages with giant guns, create powerful visual statements, and these will all be posted onto the BoF facebook group after the Festival. Create images that say no to war, no to oppression, yes to freedom for all and creative liberation.
* GROUND ZERO – dance crew – http://www.groundzerodance.org
AND MORE performances and spectacles to be announced soon…
The Bedford
77 Bedford Hill
Balham, SW12 9HD
£10 in adv or £12 on door
SO GO ON…BUY ADVANCED TICKETS HERE!
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It is FINALLY here!
OneTaste Compilation Vol. 1!
Available to download from:
iTunes
from 19th October!
Featuring the mastery of: Little Dragon, Portico Quartet, Polarbear, Stac & Bonobo, Nick Mulvey, Gideon Conn, Jono McCleery, Inua Ellams, The Moulettes, Laura J Martin, The Hat, Sound of Rum & Bridgette Amofah!
So to celebrate we are putting on a big PARTY
The FREE GUESTLIST IS NOW FULL AND CLOSED.
You can still turn up and pay £5 door entry.
PLEASE NOTE: People on guest list, your names will be on the door, this means you come for free, but this does not guarantee you entry. Get down there at 10pm as it is going to be very busy.
At this party we will have limited edition pre-release CDs, yes physical copies 
, of the compilation (primarily a digital download). So get down early if you want one!
This amazing launch night will feature special performances from:
STAC – Lush harmonies gallore and the odd gorgeously deliberate note clash thrown in for good measure. Stac writes jazzy, soulful and sometimes uncomprehendably intricate tunes that leave hear audience beaming.
http://www.myspace.com/stacca
NICK MULVEY – Nick Mulvey is ¼ of Portico Quartet. Nick draws on his interest in African stories and poetry composed to his own music to create quite a unique and wonderful show.
http://www.myspace.com/nickmulveymusic
SOUND OF RUM – Sound of Rum are a 3 piece, loop-based, beats and rhymes band. Archie Marsh plays guitar & bass, Ferry Lawrenson plays drums, & rising rapper & poet Kate Tempest does the words. Their catchy Hip hop debut EP ‘Balance’ was described by Scroobius Pip as ‘Genius.’
http://www.myspace.com/soundofrumband
GIDEON CONN – Alternative by nature, Gideon’s shows are breath-taking from start to finish. With a cheeky smile he makes the audience jump for joy, sigh with delight then leave asking what they have just seen and and when can I hear it again?
http://www.myspace.com/gideonconn
KATE TEMPEST – is a rapper, poet and playwright. Scroobius Pip says: “She has no right whatsoever to be as good as she is. It astounds me. Her writing is epic, her delivery piercing, and with the addition of her band Sound of Rum her potential is realised. Inspirational.”
http://www.myspace.com/katetempestwords
DJs DOM SERVINI & JOHN HENDICOTT – Prepare to ache the next morning from all the dancing!
http://www.myspace.com/servini
And DON’T FORGET… FREE if you email: stac@onetaste.co.uk
DEADLINE FOR GUESTLIST IS THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER – otherwise it’s £5 on the door!
See you there
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Fuel presents Inua Ellams’ Award winning 14th Tale: “I’m from a long line of trouble makers, of ash skinned Africans, born with clenched fists and a natural thirst for battle, only quenched by breast milk.”
The 14th Tale is a free flowing mellifluous narrative that tells the hilarious exploits of a natural born mischief growing from the clay streets of Nigeria to roof tops in Dublin, and finally to London. Inua vividly recreates the characters that punctuate his upbringing in deft and beautiful poetry, while challenging the audience’s expectations of what it is to be a young, black male in London today.
Inua Ellams is a Word & Graphic Artist currently residing in London. His work is known for its iconic imagery, unashamed beauty and attention to detail.
Autumn tour schedule:
1st October:
ARC, Dovecot Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1LL
7.45pm
www.arconline.co.uk | 01642 525199
2nd & 3rd October:
Contact, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6JA
7.30pm
BSL interpreted performance on 3rd Oct
www.contact-theatre.org | 0161 274 0600
15th October:
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF
7.30pm
www.nordenfarm.org | 01628 788997
16th & 17th October:
Ustinov @ Theatre Royal Bath, Monmouth Street, Bath, BA1 1ET
8pm
www.theatreroyal.org.uk/ustinov | 01225 448844
19th – 31st October (exc 25th):
BAC, Lavender Hill, London, Sw11 5TN
8.30pm
www.bac.org.uk | 020 7223 2223
4th November:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU
7.30pm
www.the-drum.org.uk | 0121 333 2444
5th & 6th November:
the Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London, SE8 4AG
7.30pm
www.thealbany.org.uk | 0208692 4446
25th November:
Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET
7.30pm
www.croydonclocktower.org.uk | 020 8253 1030
27th November:
Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
7.45pm
www.merlintheatre.co.uk | 01373 465949
A BAC Scratch Commission with Apples & Snakes. A London Word Festival Commission. Funded by Arts Council England.
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OneTaste is back at The Bedford after their summer break with a beautiful line up. Join them for lush music and spoken word. And with the new discounted price it’s hard to refuse! Featuring:
Liam Bailey
Alex Gwyther
Miss Jo Williams
Inua Ellams
Mechanical Bride
Line-up:
Liam Bailey – Liam Bailey writes raw acoustic blues and soul music with spirit. Hailing from Nottingham, he has a particular knack for writing addictive tunes that refuse to let you out of their grasp and force you to embrace them back.
Possessing the melodies and vocals of a wise soul, Liam will be capturing us with material taken from his debut album, soon to be released on Polydor Records.
http://www.myspace.com/liambaileyuk
Alex Gwyther – Surrey based wordsmith and aspiring children’s writer Alex Gwyther’s Hip Hop influenced poetical prose covers short stories and poems about everyday life … and the little bits in between.
A graduate in Creative Writing and Drama and a proud owner of a 2,000m swimming badge, he loves a row on the weekend in SW6, can’t wait to draw Milwall in the cup and is buzzing about making his debut performance for ‘OneTaste’.
“When someone has raw skill and a self awareness that makes it natural you can’t really touch them. Alex has two big bags of both. Ace’ – Polarbear
http://www.myspace.com/thebestofthebiro
Miss Jo Williams – She feels fabulous when she’s singing her everything out.
She performs solo with her nylon string guitar as Miss Jo Williams, telling personal and often comical stories of her life.
Influenced by many varied and brilliant artists such as Dolly Parton, Harry Belafonte, Suzanne Vega, Bjork Jonny Cash etc… She’s toured across the country and plays often in London and you may recognise this lovely lady as the singer in David Goo’s variety band!
http://www.myspace.com/missjowilliamsmusic
Inua Ellams – Inua Ellams is a Word & Graphic Artist currently residing in London. Born in Nigeria, ‘84, he quickly fell in love with visual art and worked solely in this field until he started writing in ‘02.
Constantly striving to merge the disciplines, his work in both fields is known for its unashamed beauty and attention to detail.
http://www.myspace.com/phaze05
Mechanical Bride – Mechanical Bride is the beautiful work of artist Lauren Doss, a young girl from surburbia, buried deep in the perversion of music, all things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small… delicately experimental, folk/electro that is at once haunting, yet charged with beauty.
First spotted singing with Larrikin Love, Transgressive Records signed her after just hearing one 80 second a cappella called Chapel. Mechanical Bride will be making her debut at OneTaste this October.
http://www.myspace.com/mechanicalbride
Buy advance discounted tickets HERE
The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12 9HD,
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £7 adv/£9 door
To reserve a table email: tablebookings@onetaste.co.uk
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OneTaste is back in Brighton for their 5th show at the wonderful Hanbury Club.
ADVANCED TICKETS: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/58829
Current Line-up:
The Half Sisters – In 2008 delightfully mischievous sisters Isadora, Freya-Rose & half sister Fifi started playing and creating music together.
The Half Sisters were born.
Ukulele, flute, jazz drums and beautiful vocal harmonies.
They deliver a driven twist to indie music, adorable love ballads and arm flailing, feet stomping tunes.
I defy you not to beam back at them as they let you into their glorious bubble of joy.
http://www.myspace.com/thehalfsistersuk
Park Bench Poet – This stealth poet is somewhat of an inspiration to many artists who have had the pleasure of seeing him perform and is one of the few poets who, in our opinion, successfully makes that dangerous crossover between music and spoken word.
The result is uplifting and heartfelt.
http://www.myspace.com/parkbenchpoet
MC Xander – A Rapper and beatboxer, this innovative artist uses nothing more than a mic, a pedal controlled sampler, an FX box and his own vocal chords to record, loop and edit the beats, sounds and words emanating from his mouth.
Man’s got skills!
http://www.myspace.com/mcxander
AND JUST CONFIRMED:
Stac – Lush harmonies gallore and the odd gorgeously deliberate note clash thrown in for good measure. Stac writes jazzy, soulful and sometimes uncomprehendably intricate tunes that leave hear audience beaming.
£5 adv / £7 on door – BUY TICKETS HERE: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/58829
The Hanbury Club
83 St Georges Rd
Brighton, BN2 1EF
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OneTaste are raising money for Child Line with Twitter!
Twestival! A big Twitter live festival to raise money for Child Line.
Thursday 10th September – 7pm-12am
at Vinnopolis, Stoney St, London Bridge
Tickets: £15
Ticket link: http://www.amiando.com/ldntwestival.html
OneTaste line up just announced:
Newton Faulkner
Joe Driscoll
Polarbear
Sound of Rum
Laura Dockrill (aka Dockers MC)
and one more TBA…
Blurb:
OneTaste are playing London Twestival! OneTaste (line up soon to be announced) shares the stage with The Hours and The Parks Dept in aid of Child Line!
Plus three great DJs and a live, collaborative story will be created on the night by The Dreaming (follow them to take part via Twitter, whether you’re at the event or not).
For just a £15 donation to charity, you get all this, plus free drinks supplied by Ubuntu fair trade cola, Magners Pear Cider and Barefoot Wine, games from Tweetminster, the chance to play with the Sonos wireless sound system and tweet them your fave song for the night’s playlist.
You’ll be able to chat to Child Line about their work and find out about what’s it’s like to be a Child Line volunteer.
Have your face painted and your photo taken, make a fab and exclusive Twestival twitter bird badge with The Make Lounge and be mystified by our close-up magician who’ll be wandering around on the night. It’s going to be great a night, and Twestivals all over the world will be taking place from Beijing to Rio! Come and join the global celebration!
Get your tickets now – they’re going fast!
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Nizim brings together a good old fix of party fun with a number of hot summer acts that have made the festi season one to remember. Live Dub, Swinging Hip Hop & Breaks topped off with some heavyweight dubstep to get your skank on. Live performances from Gentleman’s Dub Club, Phuturesonic and The Correspondents. With support from DJ’s Kidkanevil, Stenchman, Bar 9 and Baillif. Hosted by Chu-I.
Tickets (£8) available from WeGotTickets
Door: £10
9pm – 4am
Front bar hosted by Tempo Tantrum! With DJs Reza, Xerxes, Lady K and Ed Max on hand, you can expect a full spectrum of beats on the platters that matter, from dubstep to house and everything in between.
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Gentleman’s Dub Club Live – www.myspace.com/gentlemansdubclub
Gentleman’s Dub Club (GDC)is a nine-piece band that formed in Leeds in early 2006. With a style based in dub, ska and roots reggae, GDC have burst onto the UK circuit, rocking gigs and festivals up and down the country with their super high energy show. Combining tight grooves and a heavyweight sound, Gentleman’s Dub Club bring the party to crowds of all ages hungry for a dance floor workout, with their gigs often ending in a frenzied mosh pit reminiscent of a mid 80’s ska night. Live effects and mixing make for a crystal clear sound, and the band’s larger than life stage presence makes for a mesmerising experience.
The Correspondents Live – www.myspace.com/thecorrespondentsmusic
DJ Chuckles and Mr Bruce are The Correspondents. This veteran duo play swing with a contemporary twist; the Big Band sound of the 20s and 30s is revamped for the 21st Century. Chuckles is the music maker, a highly skilled producer who is difficult to pigeon hole. His tracks are lyrical and jazzy yet they bounce like hip hop, they are intricate yet his tunes are woven together with a pervading humour. His talent as a producer is matched by his agility as a DJ. He has an uncanny ability to judge a crowd and make them jive laying down a history of upbeat swing from Benny Goodman to Jurassic 5. Mr Bruce is a modern day dandy whose singing (and dancing) is equally difficult to categorise. Despite growing up on a diet of jungle and drum’n'bass, he is an eloquent MC who scats and sings like a cabaret compère about clowns, rogues and two tone brogues.
Kidkanevil – www.myspace.com/kidkanevil
Kidkanevil is currently one of the UK’s finest hip hop producers. Hailing from Tokyorkshire, he released his first album ‘Problems and Solutions’ in 2007, and his second album ‘Back Off Man, I’m A Scientist’ in 2008. His DJ sets mix up Hip Hop, Reggae, Dubstep, Jazz and Worldwide Funk and have been rocking dancefloors all across Europe.
Stenchman – www.myspace.com/stenchmandubstep
Stenchman is one of the fastest rising Dubstep stars in the UK. A former Drum & Bass producer, Stenchman found his unique style in the expansive Dubstep sound. Stenchman shares the heavy weight title with other rising Dubstep producers such as Caspa, Rusko, Bar9, Jakes, Reso, and Nero. Each of these artists have a distinctive production style that is completely their own; however, all are bound by a single commonality – heavy crunchy bass. Infamous for his barnyard vaudevillian antics during his sets, Stenchman is more than a mere Producer and DJ. Stenchman is a performer. Beneath his Texas Chainsaw–meets-Scarecrow mask, Stenchman will spit perversities and politics in a single poetic measure.
PhutureSonic Live – www.myspace.com/phuturesonic
Phutresonic started as a studio based project by Henry G (worked with Sarah Winton from “Nightmares on Wax – Carboot Soul” album and remixed Jeremy Sylvester tune “Bodypoppin” which was featured by Jay Cunning on Kiss FM) as an outlet for his love of breakbeat, hip hop, drum and bass, jazz and funk. He quickly realised he wanted to give a stronger song dynamic to his music and started working with vocalist/rapper MelanieJane (as featured on Fullcycle Records, Bluebox Records, Passenger Records “Girls and Boys” Breakbeat Anthem, 777 with Blu Rum 13 and Nuuf Records). They started doing some live PA’s and soon came across underground rapper/MC Jon Audio (209 – Bohemia Records, Oojammi – Glastonbury and O2 Academy as well being on the same bill and supporting the likes of Ugly Duckling, Jehst, Taskforce, Phi-life Cypher, Illaman, Scratch Perverts, Vadim and Atomic Hooligan). With this added vocal element they were able to develop song based tunes which they have defined as FUNK HOP. After numerous successful live PA shows (lovebox, jamm, SE 1 Club, V Fest), it became clear that a live band was the next step, and consequently the idea for the Phuturesonic live band was hatched.
Tempo Tantrum – www.myspace.com/tempotantrumrecordings
The Tempo Tantrum crew are at the forefront of the capital’s dance music scene. As promoters, they have been running nights in London for the past decade, with a reputation for innovation that continues to grow. Bringing together the flavours of drum and bass, dubstep and broken beat under one roof they have represented at a host of events, from Hospitality to the Reading Festival. They have also brought their unique flavours to vinyl, with a set
of 12″ releases on their label that have garnered plaudits from the likes of DJ Mag, Mixmag and Knowledge while achieving airplay on Radio 1, 1Xtra and Kiss FM.
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The amazing Portico Quartet will be headlining THIS SATURDAY @ the Royal Opera House with Wiley, Chipmunk & Emeli Sandé. Portico Quartet has long been championed by Time Out for a distinctive style which they themselves describe as indy band meets post-jazz. In 2008 their album Knee Deep In The North Sea was nominated for the Mercury prize.
8pm -12 midnight on Saturday 5 September | £20, £15 concessions
Saturday’s live show is part of a 3 day festival at The Royal Opera House called Deloitte Ignite 09 Curated by Time Out put together to champion innovation in the arts. Their panel of editors has approached the artists who have excited them most to create works that will reveal the hidden dimensions of this world-famous institution. They’ve chosen the mirror as their theme – not least because its presence dominates the building, whether in the shimmering glamour of the Paul Hamlyn Hall, in the studios where the dancers perfect their poses, in the dressing rooms, or even in the royal box where Queen Victoria once sat. So they invite you into their looking-glass world with its dazzling range of moods and provocative perspectives.
Time Out Rock Folk and Jazz Editor Eddie Lawrence says:
“Time Out is very pleased to present rising talent Emeli Sandé, whose treacle on gravel voice has made her hotly sought after as a collaborator by such artists as Chipmunk and Wiley. A soul singer, songwriter, and pianist from Glasgow, who’s happy to dabble in other music forms, she’s also trained to be a doctor, so her cutting edge talent cuts several ways.
She will be appearing alongside Chipmunk, seen as one of the grime scene’s best MCs. Now 18, he kicked off his career at the age of 14 at his local youth club in Tottenham, and was winner of the Best Newcomer Award at the 2008 MOBO awards.
Portico Quartet has long been championed by Time Out for a distinctive style which they themselves describe as indy band meets post-jazz. The instrument that appears on all their tracks – the hang – is a 21st century piece of percussion, which was developed in Switzerland and brings a steelpan-influenced hypnotic ring to their music. In 2008 their album Knee Deep In The North Sea was nominated for the Mercury prize.
Wiley is known as the godfather of grime. The British producer and MC was a founding member of the group Roll Deep when he pioneered the style, and he now has his own Eskibeat label (named after his song Eskimo). Last year his hit Wearing My Rolex became the number one downloaded track on iTunes UK, and went to number two in the UK Singles Charts.”
May contain strong language and ID may be required at the bar.
Tickets can be bought HERE
Learn more about Emeli Sandé – www.myspace.com/emelisande
Learn more about Wiley – www.myspace.com/eskiboywiley
Learn more about Chipmunk – www.myspace.com/chipmunkartist
Learn more about Portico Quartet – www.myspace.com/porticoquartet
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STAC – Having been thrown out of school at the age of 14 for setting fire to her music teacher (he didn’t meet her unusually high standards) the artist formerly known as Stacey Dowdeswell somehow managed to wangle a scholarship to the infamous Brit School (an institution that has so far managed to churn out the likes of Winehouse, Nash, and Woon) and her path in life, it seemed, was set.
Balls Bounce recently appeared on the Wah Wah 45s compilation Underground Hits & Exclusive Bits: Three, and is the perfect introduction to this most modest and talented artist. Its also available now as a 7 inch single and digital download, with a glorious remix from Ninja monkey boy Bonobo on the flip too!! New cut, Tip, also features on the 4th Wah Wah comp. Her next single, Glory, will be out in the autumn and features remixes from Scrimshire, Pause and King Knut!
Her biggest influences are Lewis Taylor, Jamie Lidell, Erykah Badu and red wine, all of which (especially the latter) can be heard within the myriad of layers of her off-kilter and highly original soulful sound.
TARRBABY – Tarrbaby is singer and instrumentalist Jonny Tarr. His music is a live funkjazzdancegrooves thing with honest soul-inspired vocals. It’s old-school future music. If you’ll take the time to come and check it, you’ll find out. Jonny also plays with The Part-Time Heroes (Wah Wah 45s) and The Nextmen and has worked with Backini, Flevans and Supercharged as well as regularly playing sax with house D.J. collectives such as Hed Kandi, Fierce Angel, Miss Moneypennies and Kinky Malinky. Tarrbaby – Stick Your Neck Out!!
http://www.myspace.com/tarrbaby1
DJS DOM SERVINI & SCRIMSHIRE
Musical madness from two of your favorite Wah Wah DJs, delivery funk, soul, house, disco and Latin as only they can!!
Doors: 11pm
Tickets: Adv £8 – BUY TICKETS HERE or if you want to be on the £5 guestlist say you’re attending on this lovely Facebook Event Page!
5 Parkway
Camden
London, NW1 7PG
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OneTasteWest is back at The Distillers, Hammersmith for their September Show with Dom Coyote, Dockers MC, Ghosts of Leith, Holly Walker & Maverick Sabre!
BUY ADVANCED TICKETS HERE: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/55498
Keep checking back to get the latest acts confirmed for the 8th September; but for now here is their…Current Line up:
Dom Coyote – Dom Coyote is a singer, rapper and producer from the UK.
His work draws influences from acoustic music, hip hop, dub and electronica. He helped form UK hip hop group Arkane and jazz/punk group Gentlemen Rebles.
‘Ventral Dorsal’ is his first solo release.
http://www.myspace.com/domcoyote
Laura Dockrill (Dockers MC) – First seen at Latitude festival by the OneTaste crew, this quirky lady who goes by the name Dockers MC had us caught up in her tales of London life and hilarious delivery.
She manages to collect pockets of words together to create a type of ‘flo-etry’ that makes your brain tap its feet and smile at the same time.
Its Dockers’ clarity and hilarity combined that makes her talent immensely entertaining. Delivered in a captivating way that literally has the audience indulging on her every word, and vying to be caught in her dottily dressed eye contact.
http://www.myspace.com/lauradockrill
PLUS:
Ghosts of Leith – Lead singer of the beautifully luscious band Blue Rose Code, Ross Wilson has embarked upon a more rootsy solo side project named Ghost of Leith. Drawing his influences from John Martyn, Iron & Wine and Ryan Adams, Ross writes earnest lyrics and deep set melodies that will have you listening intently while he pulls on your heart-strings with that romantically somber Scottish accent of his.
http://www.myspace.com/ghostsofleith
Holly Walker – Holly was brought up on Mozart and punk rock, as she got older she got really angry with everyone, wrote down all the insults she could think of and turned them into ditties. She now performs a tragicomic medley of show tunes, love songs and thrash pop. We found her playing at an underwear exhibition and bagged her for ourselves.
http://www.myspace.com/hollywalkersongs
AND JUST CONFIRMED:
Maverick Sabre – London born, Irish raised singer songwriter Maverick Sabre is breaking the mould. With his soulful voice and skillful guitar playing, he draws audiences in and leaves them in wonder. With his lamenting social-political content, this young rising star is generating a lot of interest. Recently tipped by Hot Press as being the Irish newcomer who will give the established artists some serious competition, Maverick was also nominated ‘Best Homegrown Act’ in the 2008 Urban Takeover Awards.
http://www.myspace.com/mavericksabre
Doors: 7:30pm
£5 adv / £7 on door
BUY ADVANCED TICKETS HERE: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/55498
The Regal Room @ The Distillers
64 Fulham Palace Road
London, W6 9PH
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