well maybe you need to check out Minesweeper, which does both. i've seen the
drummer at work--he plays on an analog kit while triggering a sequencer
using foot pedals and a v-drum. he's also jojo meyer's (always ranks in the
top tier of drummers by modern drummer magazine) protege...should be worth
watching.
jax
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"are you feelin' my timbs, my baggy jeans, my thug appeal?"
-Montel Jordan
MINESWEEPER
Picture a trio of jazz cats bound together by their lack of pretense and
their love of drum n bass. Now take it to the next level and imagine a live
pa who simulatneously plays live instruments--what you're actually picturing
is Guy Licata, drummer of the Minesweeper project. Armed with 3 snares, 3
high hats, 3 sets of rides and an electric drum, he mixes pre-sequenced
beats and effects while shredding at 180bpm. His unorthodox setup emulates
sampled and synthesized loops, the foundations of jungle/dnb. Of course,
analog drum conspired with the gauntlet of effects and skill that is the
progeny of Ben Bocardo's electric upright bass leaves room for Pete
Drungle's texture-driven melodies on keyboard.
Ben Bocardo [Topaz Records, Everlast, N'Dea Daveport]
bass (it's electric)
Pete Drungle [Ronald Shannon Jackson, Craig Harris, Rufus Wainwright]
keys/synth
Guy Licata
drums/loops
qualifies for following pigeon holes: drum n bass, downtempo, broken beat,
trip hop, live pa, jazz for hip, edgy bad-asses.
influences: Grooverider, Plug, Photek.
next show: Thursday, August 29 (fuck the VMAs)
Luxx, 256 Grand (between Driggs and Roebling) L train to Bedford
10pm
$5
Guy will buy you a drink...
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