Whiskey, pink wafer biscuits and cornflakes. The Howard Brown Super Sound. Bufo Bufo. Althea & Donna. Led Zepp. Miles (Davis, not Hunt). More whiskey. Maybe a bit of cider. Rainbow.
Born deep in the wilds of Hackney, the Alreadies are a slightly manic crew of musicians who play a mind-bending fusion of klezmer and reggae. With a bit of ska thrown in for good measure, but 'kleggae' sounds better than 'kla', obviously. They hail from as far afield as Johannesburg and, er, Walthamstow. They're not as young as they used to be, but damn it, they can still boogie.
Hands of Time "This is a proper reggae tune that you don't hear again. The arrangements and atmosphere is dark and gloomy fitting the timely lyrical content brilliantly - something which is usually hard to do. This is a roots tune very unlike the new Digital Roots Year 3000 style, which tends to sound samey. However, MDV's Hands of Time harks back to the days of Shaka, Fatman and Coxsone." The Matador
Hands of Time "A tight gnawing package of a song and a riveting forecast to what this band is offering. This is a bubbling and insistent tune with a steady and dreamlike wakefulness. The continuous guitar dampening and lead throughout, gives the tune a unique quality which is confirming and responsive to the dialogue of the masterful lyrics. The smooth backing vocals, touch of bass piano and subtle strings bring beauty and elegance to what could otherwise be heard as essentially a politically relevant and therefore, potentially a, 'not so pretty' message. As the track builds towards its climax, there is an intensity and almost aggressive nuance. The tight drum rolls lend to an exciting and dramatic culmination. This is a satisfying listening and skanking experience from a band with impeccable musical ability." AMF68
BRIAN BENDER & THE WORLD BEATNIKS - "Urban Jungle" Original Reggae, Funk, Afrobeat, Calypso, Samba, Second Line compositions.
With special guests: Eric Krasno (Soulive, Lettuce) Adam Deitch (John Scofield, Lettuce) Charles Neville (Neville Brothers) Jose Gonzalez (Bando Criollo) Backa Niang (Gokhi-Bi System)
BRIAN BENDER & LITTLE SHOP OF HORAS- "Eyn Velt" Original and traditional Jewish melodies blended with Latin, Caribbean, African and Middle Eastern rhythms.
With special guests: Frank London (Klezmatics, Hasidic New Wave) Alicia Svigals (Klezmatics, Mikveh) Stuart Brotman (Brave Old World) Charles Neville (Neville Brothers) Grant Smith (Klezmer Conservatory Band) Raquy Danziger (Raquy & The Cavemen)
Greetings from The Dynamics!! Thanks alot for looking and listening and hope to see you soon.. Much love and kisses and respect..- flab-----+ Album out Super-Soon!! Paris gig 20 october!
Fires in greece! there are not enough words to describe the situation in Greece.we are shocked.it's the first time in our lives that we can't find one-just one-reason for this ravage.a lot of people dead , other homeless and all of us , the citizens of this country (the "descendants" of the ancient greeks) under no nationality!it's hard to say but it's true , the few things that connect us with this country now have been destroyed!greece is a third rate country with no education and culture.and the state is just a rogue!!!the goverment do NOTHING about the people who really burned and for the people who saw their homes in flames!and at 16 of september they want our vote!we are gonna use for voting paper a toilet paper!(maybe used!).excuse us for the agressive style but it's the way that we live the catastrophe!!!
Thanks, love your name too (almost named our other band's latest CD "Alright Already" ... then found out about Rufus Wainwright's disc title; not even a Yid and he got that one -- we love him.)
Greetings from the Isle of Klezbos
& NYC!
Did we mention we're playing in Vienna?
June 25th. Hope to perform even closer to your hometown before long too.
Fruit & accordion. All the major food groups. Yes!
The Filth And The Fury continue their Glasgow shows with a gig at The Halt Bar, Woodlands Road, this Saturday night, 7th April, at 9pm. Admission Free. Check our 'Space for our latest demo. Vive l'anarchie.
Ah, okay that makes more sense, thanks - I think there's too many sanctimonious ar**-holes on the ethical band-wagon without us adding to it, glad you picked up on the sentiment. Like the music by the way, any plans to play Bristol?
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