IA IS BACK!!
HEFTY RECORDS returns with another one of our amazing IA events over at
Sonotheque this Saturday night. ?We?ve been receiving great coverage in TIME
OUT CHICAGO (full page review), CHANNEL 2 NEWS, FLAVORPILL, and UR CHICAGO
(label profile). ?Keep an eye out for all that. ?This event is gonna be a
scorcher...hope to see you there at the party!!
take care
-Ray // HEFTY
Saturday, 26.MARCH.2005 ?- CHICAGO, IL ??
HEFTY RECORDS presents IMMEDIATE ACTION !
featured guests:
JIMMY EDGAR -live + DJ sets- ??(from Detroit)
???[WARP, M3rck, Audio.nl, Detroit.Underground, Pokerflat labels]
SAMADHA -live- ??(from Atlanta)
???[HEFTY Records]
SLICKER -DJ set- ??(from Chicago)
???[HEFTY Records]
JOSHUA EUSTIS of Telefon Tel Aviv ??-DJ set-
(from New Orleans/Chicago)
???[HEFTY Records]
visuals by: ?CREATIVE CHAOS
@ SONOTHEQUE ?// ?1444 W. Chicago Ave. ?// ?CHICAGO, IL ?
21+ ?// ?9PM-3AM ?// ?$15
co-sponsored by: ?MEIOTIC PROMOTIONS ?. ?STOP SMILING Magazine ?.
WLUW.ORG/88.7-FM ?. ?ABSTRACTSCIENCE.NET ?. ?GOOSE ISLAND
for more event + artist information, please visit...
www.heftyrecords.com ?????www.sonotheque.org
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www.weallhaveaplan.com ????www.telefontelaviv.com
????www.heftyrecords.com/myspace
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www.jimmyedgar.com ?????www.warprecords.com
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www.creativechaos.net www.meioticpromotions.com ?
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www.stopsmilingonline.com ????www.abstractscience.net ????www.wluw.org
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FUTURE . ROOTS . MUSIC
IA is the HEFTY RECORDS residency of adventurous music, showcasing our
label?s roster and special guests we respect and admire. ?Hope to see you
there.
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JIMMY EDGAR ?-live PA + DJ sets- ?(Detroit)
????[WARP Records]
http://www.jimmyedgar.com
http://www.efaminfashion.com
http://www.warprecords.com
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Chicago is finally seeing the triumphant return of JIMMY EDGAR, the
Detroit-based producer, musician, DJ, programmer, fashion/graphic designer
known and loved the world over, and we?re quite pleased to have him out as
our special guest. ?With two great EP releases under his belt for WARP
Records, JIMMY has been touring the world non-stop bringing his unique
hybrid sound of jiggy r&b, electronica and glitch hop. ?In addition to his
musical efforts, he?s been busy with other artistic endeavors like art
installations and a recently launched fashion line/website (E?FA?MIN
fashion). ?JIMMY?s sound is infectious -- it?s catchy, it?s sexy, it?s
dangerous. ?It?s no wonder why folks are nuts for this kid and his now
legendary live and DJ sets. ?For this rare Chicago appearance, JIMMY EDGAR
will play a live PA with a bunch of gear (synths, laptop, effects),
self-produced video installation, as well as a special DJ set to close out
the night. ?Be prepared to be stunned. ?Not to be missed, folks...
Currently, EDGAR is hard at work on a full-length album which is scheduled
for release in late 2005. ?EDGAR has hinted that we may hear some of that
new material during his live PA at our IMMEDIATE ACTION event! ?
JIMMY EDGAR BIO
Poster child of sound couture JIMMY EDGAR, who dropped studies in fashion
and design to concentrate on making music, has a background of art
production and style which reads much like an urban landscape dissertation.
Snatching all kinds of influences from his Detroit dwelling: the city's
decay, urban fashion, and the city's eclectic music scene, EDGAR
manufactures unique and provocative ultra modern sound environments.
The alleged young prodigy 19-year old EDGAR has been stitching beats since
he was 10, when he started producing sounds electronically and fashioned his
first analogue pieces. Influenced mostly by jazz, funk, street beat and r&b
in these early years, He began his musical pursuit by playing the drums in
experimental bands and by making tape recordings. By the time he was 15, he
started performing at Detroit raves with contemporaries and techno pioneers
such as JUAN ATKINS, KEVIN SAUNDERSON and DERRICK MAY.
In 2002-2003, EDGAR released music with labels like ISOPHLUX, POKER FLAT,
M3RCK, AUDIO.NL seeing a lot of positive press attention and tours
throughout the US and abroad. ?Eventually, a deal was signed with WARP
Records who have released two EPs to date from this shining young talent.
?The WARP releases have been well received from press rags like TOKION,
XLR8R, URB (?Next 100? pick), RES, BPM, GROOVES, BOOMKAT, JUNKMEDIA,
REPELLENT, etc. The new EP releases are very funky and Detroit sounding, yet
reveals a transition into a polished version of the kind of music Edgar
always wanted to create. Managing to remain fresh and unique in its eclectic
nature yet retaining his minimal aesthetics of breaking the rhythm and
melody down to its prime components creating a tight ultra-modern r&b glazed
feel. Combining a variety of genres such as funk, r&b, soul, hiphop - even
classically influenced tracks - this album carries superb character and a
whole lot of attitude.
EDGAR's music carries much Detroit techno influence yet it goes beyond that
as to create a Detroit ambience. He's fascinated by the thought of creating
urban feeling through his music. As with other forms of his creative
expression, he develops new ways to express what he wants by researching and
experimenting , in this case is to capture inner city life with his songs -
which is essentially the feel that came out of his second WARP EP Bounce,
Make, Model (2004). Likewise, and another distinct element of this record is
- the movement - composed of a lot of changes and surprises expected from
Edgar and adding to the anticipation he himself makes as a person. .
When speaking of his music, EDGAR says ?this music is a little bit of
everything, but a whole lot of me. ?This music describes me, and my
environment, like nothing ever will."
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SAMADHA ?-live PA- ?(Atlanta)
????[HEFTY Records] ?
http://www.heftyrecords.com
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Founded in 1999, SAMADHA (formerly ?Samadha Trio?) is the uncanny
instrumental ensemble spearheaded & directed by CHRIS ?CASE, infamous for
his veteran contributions within the hot Atlanta underground scenes of jazz,
rock and electronic music. ?CHRIS CASE has also collaborated in the past
with SCOTT HERREN (SAVATH+SAVALAS, PREFUSE73), as well as SLICKER (HEFTY
Records). ?Dodging simple categorizations, SAMADHA creates a unique sound
that melds together pre-cheese, pre-noodle jazz of the 1960?s and 70?s,
while incorporating modern production, electronics and out-rock/post-rock
elements. ?Always melodic, entrancing and highly listenable, SAMADHA blends
organic instrumentation and fierce musicianship (piano, Rhodes, flute,
acoustic guitar, stand-up bass, traps, laptop) with sampled textures and
subtle electronic flourishes. ?Pulling influence from contemporaries and
teachers such as ALICE COLTRANE, PHAROAH SANDERS, MILES DAVIS, AACM,
TORTOISE, SAVATH+SAVALAS, TIED+TICKLED TRIO... the SAMADHA sound is deep,
soulful, and completely stimulating. ?
HEFTY?s relationship with SAMADHA started when SCOTT HERREN turned us on to
the band way back in 2000. ?SAMADHA?s debut EP was released in conjunction
with our new IMMEDIATE ACTION vinyl series at the time. ??Entitled IMMEDATE
ACTION #5, that EP is now out-of-print and a highly sought after collector?s
item. ?Eventually, three of the four SCOTT HERREN-produced compositions were
immortalized on the now classic IMMEDIATE ACTION 2xCD compilation (2001),
collecting the majority of the yellow color coded EPs. ?More recently,
SAMADHA resurfaced with one brand new song on the IMMEDIATE ACTION #9 (2004)
vinyl EP. ?Now, SAMADHA is touring for the first time ever (some select
dates with STS9) and playing new songs from their upcoming debut studio
album, which is due out later in 2005 on HEFTY Records. ?SAMADHA are just
now returning from a scorching, powerful performance at SXSW where they
played at our HEFTY Records Showcase in Austin, Texas. ?Be prepared for
fireworks during their live set!! ?Impressive, powerful, moving stuff...no
doubt. ???
RECENT/UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS
18.MARCH.2005 @ Copa / Austin, TX ?(HEFTY RECORDS Showcase w/ Telefon Tel
Aviv, L?altra, Slicker)
30.MARCH @ Orange Peel / Asheville, NC ?(w/ Sound Tribe Sector 9)
01.APRIL @ Georgia Theatre / Athens, GA ?(w/ Sound Tribe Sector 9)
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SLICKER ?-DJ set - ?(Chicago)
????[HEFTY Records] ?
http://www.heftyrecords.com
http://www.weallhaveaplan.com
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SLICKER is John Hughes, owner of the bustling Chicago imprint HEFTY Records.
?Having grown up on hip-hop's collages, indie-punk's bedroom DIY-isms and
the beat fantasias of electronic composers, SLICKER has grasped something
most producers haven't in his knitting together of something old and
something new. We All Have A Plan, SLICKER?s fourth album, is a fantastic
ride of a listen. ?Definitely track it down at all costs. ?It?s a wonderful
release. ?For SLICKER, the common chord on We All Have A Plan (HEFTY
Records, 2004), his fourth album and a pan-global, soul-jazz masterpiece
made out of bits and pieces, is elemental and spiritual. ???The album is a
fusion of soul, hip hop, pop, jazz, funk, electronica ? all making for a
great album which has been compared to the best moments of MASSIVE ATTACK.
?NEW CITY calls it ?genius from start to finish?. ??SLICKER?s DJ sets play
out in similar fashion...always hard hitting, deep, soulful, engrossing and
lots of fun. ?For this IA event, SLICKER is digging deep into his collection
and planning a burnin? DJ set of party jams and white label beats for your
enjoyment. ?
As for upcoming SLICKER-related news, look for a brand new collaborative
release to drop in June ?05 from SOME WATER AND SUN, which is the project of
JOHN HUGHES (Slicker) and SHIN TASAKI (Spanova). ?A soulful, gorgeous
electronic pop album that is sure to create waves of excitement. ?In
addition, HEFTY Records is planning a 10 year anniversary celebration
starting at the end of 2005 and continuing well into 2006!! ?Stay tuned. ?
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JOSHUA EUSTIS (of TELEFON TEL AVIV) -DJ set- ?(Chicago / New Orleans)
?[HEFTY Records]
http://www.heftyrecords.com
http://www.telefontelaviv.com
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JOSHUA EUSTIS is one half of TELEFON TEL AVIV, our most popular band on
HEFTY Records. ?Renowned worldwide for their burnin? albums, Fahrenheit Fair
Enough (2001) and Map Of What Is Effortless (2004), TELEFON TEL AVIV have
created a strong buzz for their captivating songwriting and great live
performances. ?Critically hailed by the likes of ROLLING STONE (?Hot List? &
?Fresh Faces? pick), ESQUIRE, NEW YORK TIMES, BILLBOARD, FLAUNT,
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, XLR8R, URB (?Next 100? pick) and locally by NEW CITY
(?Chicago?s Top 45? pick), CHICAGO READER, UR CHICAGO, TTA remain a band to
watch with every move they make. ?Since the release of Map Of What Is
Effortless, TTA have been touring constantly, producing albums for L?ALTRA
(Josh Eustis), THE RACE (Charlie Cooper), and MARC HELLNER (TTA), and
churning out brilliant remixes for the likes of BEBEL GILBERTO, OLIVER
NELSON (Impulse! remix series), SLICKER, APPARAT (Shitkatapult),
AMMONCONTACT (Soul Jazz/Plug Research), MARC HELLNER (pulseprogramming),
RADIOHEAD. ?
Rumor has it that TTA will release new music soon enough, but in the
meantime the core TTA duo are working on side projects...most notably a solo
album by JOSHUA EUSTIS, which is scheduled for release on HEFTY later in
2005. ?Infamous for his engaging, fun, party-rockin? DJ sets, JOSH EUSTIS
makes yet another IA DJ appearance where he always delivers a brilliant,
varied set of classic beats and plenty of new gems. ?For this event, he?s
promising to drop some ?acid? bombs. ?Watch out y?all, always a hot party
with this kid there. ?
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