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  5. THE HERBALISER BAND - Hamilton - Sat Nov 15th

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    CCC & PJC present

    The Herbaliser Band

    Saturday November 15th 2008

    Pepper Jack's, 38 King William Street

    Hamilton, Ontario

    905.525.6666

    CD Release

    Full Band Show

    Herbaliser.Com

    Tickets $25.00 ADV, available Fri, Sept 26

    PepperJackCafe.Com

    Support: Grand Analog

    http://www.myspace.com/grandanalog

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    Considering that The Herbaliser is one of the few groups from the heady downtempo days of the mid 90’s still making consistently engaging music, one can be forgiven for thinking they know what to expect from a new Herbz album. Fortunately, West London duo Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba are no more interested in standing still than they are in renouncing their tremendous record collections.

    One listen to Same As It Never Was and it’s clear that the title is more than a clever turn of phrase. The album sees the group expanding from its core production duo to a line-up of five permanent members. With the addition of frequent touring players Ralph Lamb and Andy Ross, a scratchy, live band funk sound replaces the deep digging loops and samples of previous albums. A heavy soul influence pervades, augmented by the addition of a fiery young vocalist, Jessica Darling.

    With the live instrumentation taking the foreground over samples, there is a definite flair for the vintage. But while The Herbaliser’s band can funk hard enough to hang with the Dap Kings or El Michaels Affair, this isn’t a throwback affair. “We've always had one foot back in the 1960s and 1970s,“ Herbaliser admit. “But at the same time we pay a lot of attention to making the beats hard and clubby, mixing R&B and hip hop in that DJ Premier or Tribe Called Quest vein.“

    Although Same As It Never Was may be their most song-driven album to date, the band have not overlooked their tradition of showcasing talented rappers from both sides of the Atlantic. “We've been able to work with really good rappers from around the world,“ Herbaliser say. “While it's always good to have a hot young MC

    from the States, it's also important to represent the UK. Yungun was our choice for this record.“ In addition to Yungun’s meditation on technological advances on Just Don’t Stop, Toronto based More Or Les and long time Herbz collaborator Jean Grae contribute rich, story laden rhymes.

    Jazzy instrumentals also remain a Herbaliser forte. Their love for the lush cinematic soundscapes of John Barry, David Axelrod and Quincy Jones are still evident, albeit augmented by their collaborative approach. Same As It Never Was reaches an epic climax with the gorgeously sensual final track, Stranded On Earth. The natural successor to long-time Herbaliser favourite “Moon Sequence,†this astral jazz-soul symphony features a stunning vocal performance by Jessica that nods to vintage 1970s Pink Floyd.

    “We were going to call it Dark Side of the Moon Sequence,“ laughs Jake. “Pink Floyd's ‘The Great Gig In The Sky’ is definitely a reference point. It's one of my favorite songs on the album. It starts off nodding back to late 1990s Herbaliser, but the stuff that Jess did just takes it to another level.“

    Indeed, the whole of Same As It Never Was takes The Herbaliser to a higher level. Their musical voyage of discovery continues. Forward, onwards and upwards.

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  6. New Metallica

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    I saw the video on Much for the new single and I thought it sucked at first but half way through the three minute plus instrumental jam at the end I was pretty thrilled with what I was hearing. Can't say anything about the rest of it.

  9. GaRaJ MaHaL – Finally!!! Toronto/Hamilton/Ottawa – do it!

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    GARAJ MAHAL

    2007 Independent Music Awards Winner

    When you hear your first Garaj Mahal note, leading into an innovative fusion of funky jazz with a tasty world music flare, all other thoughts leave your mind as the music takes you on an unforgettable voyage. Fans return to experience the band again and again because they know they will always hear something new and progressive from these four first-class musicians. Featuring guitar and sitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, world-renowned bass master and educator Kai Eckhardt, gospel-inspired funky jazz keyboardist Eric Levy, and consistently in-the-pocket, natural-born drummer Alan Hertz, Garaj Mahal combines a century of musical experience to create a sound that's always new, freshly infused with a wide spectrum of musical expression, and always smoking hot.

    Touring extensively since their formation in 2000, Garaj Mahal continues to earn critical acclaim and a growing fanbase thanks to their ability to deliver serious "shut-up-and-listen" grooves while simultaneously bringing the dance floor alive. Their collective musical experience allows them to constantly push the envelope of composition and improvisation. Garaj Mahal's sound – a convergence of jazz-style improvisation, mystical Middle-Eastern atmospheres, and danceable American funk - attracts music lovers from all parts of the spectrum and creates a profoundly unique experience. Each band member dedicates every drop of his education, history, and life-long passion for music to their audience every time they step on stage. The band member's virtuosity is no surprise when you look at even a few of the amazing artists they've performed and/or recorded with over the years, including Dizzy Gillespie, John McLaughlin, Sting, Cassandra Wilson, Dave Holland, Bela Fleck, Chick Corea, Steve Smith, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Les Claypool, Trey Anastasio, Umphrey's McGee, MMW, Steve Kimock, and Michael Manring. Garaj Mahal's current release and second studio album, Blueberry Cave, is the result of years spent honing their musical relationship on the road.

    The album was a winner in the 2007 Independent Music Awards, whose esteemed panel of judges include Peter Gabriel, Ozzy Osbourne, McCoy Tyner, Paul Oakenfold, Suzanne Vega, Cyndi Lauper, Marc Ribot, Buddy Guy, David Grisman, Bebel Gilberto, Bill Frisell , Rob Wasserman and FatBoy Slim. The album was selected as the Winner of the Album - Jam category from the largest number of entries the program has received to date, according to award organizers Music Resource Group.

    http://www.garajmahal.net/

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  10. GaRaJ MaHaL – Finally!!! Toronto/Hamilton/Ottawa – do it!

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    It’s an early announcement however the word is out and there’s a bit of a buzz so it’s only fair this community is in the loop. Plus now everyone has another show to look forward to, and a killer option for Halloween, for three nights.

    Jambands.Ca, Clearwater Concerts Canada, PJC, and NuFunk Concerts

    present

    Halloween 2008!

    note: Toronto is tentative at the time of this post, venue TBA….people have heard otherwise so I wanted to make it clear. The plan is for Garaj Mahal to kick off the festivities in Toronto for Devils Night…NuFunk styles. The deal is ready to confirm and we just need to lock in a venue. Stay tuned. Hamilton and Ottawa are 100% confirmed.

    Friday night in Hamilton! Get ready for what’s sure to be one of the most memorable Halloween parties in Hamilton. Garaj Mahal and Fat Cats! Wow.

    The trip though Ontario is highlighted by their Saturday night performance at Mavericks in Ottawa. GM on a Saturday night in Ottawa! and still rocking Halloween. Absolutely can’t wait. Hope to see some/most of you at these shows. Minds will be blown.

    Chrs

    bc

    Thursday October 30 – Toronto – Lula Lounge - tix $15 adv, available TBA

    Friday October 31 with Fat Cats – Hamilton – Pepper Jack’s, tix $20 adv, available through the club and Shady Grove

    Saturday November 1 – Ottawa – Mavericks, tix $15 adv, available TBA

  16. More Panic!

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    I didn't ask, sorry. Was chatting about a different band he represents and asked him if he locked down Toronto for Widespread and he told me the venue. My mind was kind of elsewhere and I didn't think to ask about the date. We'll be chatting again tomorrow and if he doesn't mind me announcing the date i'll post it here. He'll probably tell me to wait.

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