The new, longly anticipated CD from the garage funk duo SPiGGa is finally in stores. 16 insane tracks of saucy Spanglish mayhem. Pop at it’s thickest! With songs like the laid back, cool as hell, "Papa Knows". Or the funkadelic, anti-war diddy, "Human What?". How about the old school sweetness of tunes like; "Bionic", "Dejame" and "LastNite" but if gettin’ down’s yer business the pick it up for the first single "People of the Sun". A slammin’ new cover of the Rage Against The Machine classic, done up Spigga Style, boyee. All together, this "symphony of dirt" will make your ears beg for more. Pick up SPiGGa’s debut CD, "06105: the Mixtape" at any of the following stores; CDBaby.comRitmo Latino, Amoeba, Fry’s Electronics, Best Buy, Amazon.com, Wherehouse and at your neighborhood swap meet.
BIO
In the year of the triple zip, dos heads crashed together in the search for long lasting grooves deep in the sea of cosmic slop. This dynamic duo makes their presence known to the world as SPIGGA. Bienvenidos.
SPIGGA, unsatisfied with the taste of the current music scene, have decided to create their own flavor. Un mundo with no boundaries. Where funk and rock collide, house and industrial reside with soul and garage goofiness. Drum and bass becomes guitars, drum and bass, but el sancocho doesn’t stop there. SPIGGA is multilingual (ooohh, sexy), with songs in English and Spanish and other idioms as soon as they can learn how to say "booty" in other tongues. SPIGGA’s odd lyrical content can best be described as Maniacodepresivopsychosexual. Happy and ready to party one second and sad or angry and ready to kick your ass in the next. Who said sex and politics don’t mix? A person who’s never had arroz con pollo with corn bread, that’s who.
SPIGGA is comprised of dos intergalactic mofo’s. JASWHO?, a SF house music master (Soulmine Records) who’s spent some time with funk rock (Argonaut) and reggae (Cool Runnnings), and GIOVANNY BLANCO, whose experience includes industrial (Liquid Circus), funk (G-Men) and Latin Rock with L.A. faves, Viva Malpache! Together, these two throw down some crazy ass shit. There, I said it. Watcha gonna do ’bout it? (subliminal message: listen to the music)
Now, SPIGGA LIVE is a whole other jam. The Family expands to the bass master JOHN CORNELIUS (the official godfather of SPIGGA), CARLA PEREIRA with additional vocals and way too much class for just one band, DARREN "D Lok" LOLK on the lead guitar with a little wah, a little chicken scratch and the spirit of Pete Townsend and last but not least the rolling thunder of Mr TROY COSTON "Big Coston" on the skins.
In 2006 the band toured across the country (see dates below) in support of 06105 the Mixtape and in 2007 they will continue to do so starting with SXSW in March all the way through to their first European tour in the Fall. When not on the road, SPIGGA stays busy with other projects like their first feature film (CORNELIUS - hitting film festivals in 2007) and producing other artists (SunRu, Leo Machado, Playground, Blanco...) all the while working on their 2nd CD (tentatively called FAT CAMP) and a secret underground Prince Record (shhhhh, it’s a secret). SPIGGA’s always doin’ it (they’ve been keepin’ it funky since 1989!).
As for the name, it’s all about taking stereotypes and labels, adding your own condiments (we prefer picante) and flipping the script. Hell, that pretty much describes the band.
Wouldn’t you like to be a SPIGGA, too? No manches.
FOR BOOKING OR INFO:
contact: Giovanny
smtwentythree@yahoo.com
213-804-3268
http://www.spigga.com
PAST SHOWS
11/30/2005 - LATV LIVE @ the LATV Studios - WEST LOS ANGELES, CA
12/09/2005 - Red Devil Lounge - SAN FRANCISCO, CA w/Orixa
12/13/2005 - The Red Zone with Cha Cha on Indie 103.1 FM LOS ANGELES, CA
12/16/2005 - Little Pedro’s Blue Bongo - LOS ANGELES, CA w/Torino
02/01/2006 - UPN’s new show SOUTH BEACH (1 song)
02/09/2006 - JC Fandango’s - ANAHEIM, CA - Rage Against the Machine Tributo Tour
02/10/2006 - The Westchester Bar and Grill - WESTCHESTER, CA - RATM Tributo Tour
02/11/2006 - The Dome - BAKERSFIELD, CA - RATM Tributo Tour
02/12/2006 - Argus Lounge - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
02/13/2006 - Balazo Gallery - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - RATM Tributo Tour
02/15/2006 - House of Blues - HOLLYWOOD, CA w/Pastilla and Los Olvidados
02/20/2006 - Si TV’s "THE DROP" - LOS ANGELES, CA
02/24/2006 - Café Abuelita Coffee House & Bookstore - INDIO, CA - RATM Tributo Tour
02/25/2006 - Hard Rock Cafe - TIJUANA, MX - RATM Tributo Tour
02/26/2006 - La Cueva - RIALTO, CA - RATM Tributo Tour
04/08/2006 - Argus Lounge - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
05/04/2006 - Knitting Factory - HOLLYWOOD, CA w/Torino
05/05/2006 - Super Secret Show - LOS ANGELES, CA
05/06/2006 - Pounders - LAS VEGAS, NV
05/16/2006 - Nacotheque @ The Delancey - NEW YORK CITY, NY
05/17/2006 - The Fire - PHILADELPHIA, PA w/ Strangers Vibe
05/18/2006 - Real Art Ways - HARTFORD, CT
05/19/2006 - Tazza Cafe - PROVIDENCE, RI
05/20/2006 - D’Antiguas - JACKSON HEIGHTS QUEENS, NY
05/21/2006 - The Grog and the Tankard - WASHINGTON DC
05/23/2006 - The Lucky Dog Music Hall - WORCESTER, MA
05/24/2006 - The Middle East - CAMBRIDGE, MA w/Scuba
05/25/2006 - Sully’s Pub - HARTFORD, CT
05/26/2006 - Warehouse Live - HOUSTON, TX w/Chango Jackson
05/27/2006 - ME TV LIVE - AUSTIN, TX w/Crisantes and Grupo Fantasma
05/28/2006 - RUTA MAYA - AUSTIN, TX w/Edo
08/02/2006 - LAMC Indie Showcase @ the Mercury Lounge - NEW YORK CITY, NY w/Pistolera, Monaretta, Bellanova and others
08/03/2006 - Parkside Lounge - NEW YORK CITY, NY w/Leo Machado
08/05/2006 - D’Antiguas - JACKSON HEIGHTS QUEENS, NY w/ Santos de Los Angeles and Roxing Cafe
08/06/2006 - Sully’s Pub - HARTFORD, CT
08/09/2006 - On the Rox (right above The Roxy) WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
08/10/2006 - Al Exito TV - LOS ANGELES, CA
11/28/2006 - LATV en CONCIERTO @ the LATV Studios - WEST LOS ANGELES, CA w/ Fosforo
11/29/2006 - 710 Beach Club - SAN DIEGO, CA w/ Splitfinger
11/30/2006 - Club Mercy @ Sans Souci - VENTURA, CA
12/01/2006 - Sabor Lounge - LOS ANGELES, CA w/ Fosforo
12/02/2006 - Matteo’s Underground Lounge - BOULDER CITY, NV w/ Dr. Hizteria
12/04/2006 - The Red Room @ Grill - TUCSON, AZ w/Beatnik Dream Vacation
12/05/2006 - The Real Bar - TEMPE, AZ
12/06/2006 - Temple Bar - SANTA MONICA, CA w/Upground
12/07/2006 - Fishlips - BAKERSFIELD, CA
12/08/2006 - 2232 MLK - OAKLAND, CA w/Carne Cruda and Mezklah
12/09/2006 - DeYoung Museum - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
12/10/2006 - Johnny V’s - SAN JOSE, CA
3/16/2007 - SXSW @ Rio’s - AUSTIN, TX w/Los Abandoned, Los Burbanks, Alih Jey and Alison
6/26/2007 - LATV LIVE - LOS ANGELES, CA
6/26/2007 - Temple Bar - SANTA MONICA, CA w/ Midnight Theory and Cory Phillips
6/27/2007 - The Knockout SF - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
6/28/2007 - The Zephyr Lounge- RENO, NV
6/29/2007 - Sabor Lounge - LOS ANGELES, CA w/Radio La Chusma and Fitter
6/30/2007 - Club Mercy @ The LDV Lounge - OXNARD, CA
7/11/2007 - Tritone Bar - PHILADELPHIA, PA
7/12/2007 - LAMC Acoustic Showcase @ SOB’s - NEW YORK CITY, NY w Chetes, Pacha Massive, Ceci Bastida, Liquits, Bengala, Austin TV and Zoé
7/12/2007 - Sputnik - BROOKLYN, NY
7/13/2007 - MisRolas.com @ LAMC - NEW YORK CITY, NY
7.13/2007 - The Baggot Inn - NEW YORK CITY, NY w/Upground
7/14/2007 - Sully’s Pub - HARTFORD, CT
7/15/2007 - SPIGGA Brunch Party @ Artspace - HARTFORD, CT
7/15/2007 - Lucky Dog Music Hall - WORCESTER, MA w/ The Flock of Assholes
7/17/2007 - The Mission - AUGUSTA, GA
7/18/2007 - Bank Street Bar - NEW ORLEANS, LA w/ Gravity A
7/19/2007 - Bohemeo’s Music Art and Coffee - HOUSTON, TX
7/20/2007 - Club 115 - AUSTIN, TX
7/21/2007 - Enigma Dance Bar - DALLAS, TX w/Los Burbanks, Virgenes 5, Cuervo, Grupo Amistad and Santisima
7/22/2007 - Rutamaya Riverwalk - SAN ANTONIO, TX
7/26/2007 - Fiesta Del Sol - CHICAGO, IL
7/20/2007 - Spot 6 - CHICAGO, IL
Here’s what people are saying…
HARTFORD ADVOCATE
Their music, with lyrics that shift from Spanish to English at the turn of a beat, ranges from infectious, high-energy funk to lounge-ready hip-hop electronica.
And their Spanish language, G-Funk cover of Rage Against the Machine..s ¨People of the Sun¨ is too fierce, laid back and hilarious to go through life without hearing. Seriously. Good time vibe, gringo friendly music.
ALBORDE (Rompe el Celofan con Jesus “Pelos” Olvera)
We already have delayed ourselves enough in reviewing this disk by Spigga, but it’s better late than never! The band that during a few years was the "side project" of Giovanny Blanco and Jaswho? is now the full time project of two musicians that have always believed in the eclectic as a way of life at the moment of composing their songs Very funky but also very solid, the disk is full of abstract lyrics that at times are in English and at times are in Spanish and at times in both languages simultaneously and although there are songs like "Citizen" that invite you to frenetically move your hips, a lot of the music is perfect for any "chill out" mood. Imagine relaxing at a resort on a scorching hot summer day. In all fairness, to classify the work of Spigga as a collection of serious dance music is way too easy. Songs like "Bionic" and "Lastnite" take charge of pleasantly breaking the CD’s musical route with themes that are ultra pop but interesting at same time. The true fans of Rage Against the Machine might not like Spigga version of "People of the Sun", but they should give the remainder of the disk a chance and enjoy it with a few cocktails by the edge of the pool.
ROCKVIVO.com REVIEW - Spigga | 06105 The Mixtape
It starts off sounding like a Hip Hop record but in turns into a funk / rock combination with a little reggae flavor. This Los Angeles based Funky Duo bring us 16 bilingual songs that range from laid back to the more danceable. It’s a highly enjoyable music collection with certain retro appeal and a wide array of themes. These two are just as comfortable singing about a U.S. Citizenship as they are about inviting friends to the cinema. Lyrics about very normal, every day occurrences in a delivery that’s not so typical. “Papa Knows”, “Don’t Silence Me” and “Moto” stand out even the the entire CD is generally very good. Spigga brings us material that is original and not hackneyed.
R.M.R.
NORTHEAST INTUNE ALBUM REVUE - Spigga - "06105:The Mixtape"
"SPIGGA is multilingual (ooohh, sexy), with songs in English and Spanish and other idioms as soon as they can learn how to say "booty" in other tongues. SPIGGA’s odd lyrical content can best be described as Maniacodepresivopsychosexual; Happy and ready to party one second and sad or angry and ready to kick your ass in the next. Who said sex and politics don’t mix? A person who’s never had arroz con pollo with corn bread, that’s who."
That’s an excerpt of how these cats describe themselves, and frankly, that’s a pretty good description. Catchy, interesting as all hell, and often absurd, Spigga is a latin dance-machine that appropriates electro, punk-funk a la Red Hot Chili Peppers, indie rock, and whatever happens to float along the breeze from the cars passing by on their LA block.
Honestly, I can’t say enough about these guys. I like to balance the positive and the negative in a review, but these cats are a funky sunshine stew that demands to be loved, and I can’t really pick apart anything that doesn’t work with their style. They sound like LA in a nutshell - diverse, sunny, and funky.
Bottom line: I’ll be rocking their music all summer at this rate. These cats are just fantastic, and I highly recommend them to anyone with an open mind toward unconventional styles and a playful attitude. This is perfect barbeque or party music, but you could just as easily rock it in the ride or at home. You need these cats in your life.
AZ NITELIFE BUZZ
“We are Spigga and we are loud,” guitarist and keyboardist Jaswho, sporting dreads well past his shoulders, exclaimed right before the group exploded into the opening track, “Don’t Silence Me” off of its latest album, “06105: the Mixtape.”
What followed Spigga’s opener was a trip into the surreal, the country and Western bar scene straight out of “Blues Brothers” the movie.
Not only did the rowdy Red Room patrons take to the band and its brand of spanglish funk, they loved them, no matter how hard the rebellious twentysomethings tried not to.
HIP MAMA
If you want instant credibility for a new release, count on music released by thr Verdad Y Justicia Label Group. Spigga’s new CD has this credibility going for it, but I was more impressed that the garage funk duo maintained the necessary perspective to pull off writing, producing and performing all the songs on the album. Even though I wince at the use of the word “fusion” when referencing food or music, that’s really what this is. The Mixtape resonates with a cohesive balance of many musical sounds and genres. So forget that word “fusion” and take in the slick blend of English, Spanish and Spanglish vocals that produces a thick, pop funk. With the last track, Rage Against the Machine’s “People of the Sun,” you get the idea the song is more of a tribute than a cover. Just as Spigga reconstructs this cover, this cd manages to take many genres and add a distinct Spigga signature to each song.
ADDREVIEWS.COM
A really intriguing/confusing blend of Spanish and English-language rock, reggae, hip-hop, and house!. I like it.
SMOTHERMAGAZINE.COM
Latin hip-hop with rock, garage, and dance all spun into one twisted Hispanic vibe. Rhythmically its addictive with bouncy tracks and thick basslines that drip groove like an ice cream cone in 101 degree weather. With bi-lingual lyrics, the group appeals to people as diverse as each of their home countries—Ireland, Mexico, America, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. The songs aren’t bad and could easily be your soundtrack for your next subway ride.
- J-Sin
For more information about Spigga and the album 06105: The Mixtape, please contact
Antonio Flatbush
smtwentythree@yahoo.com or (213) 804-3268
www.spigga.com www.myspace.com/spigga www.sonicbids.com/spigga
DISCOPGRAPHY
Singles:
1st People of the Sun (2006 currently getting radio play)
2nd Papa Knows (summer 2006 release)
3rd Bionic (early 2007 release)
LP:s
06105: The Mixtape (supermercado23 records/Navarre Corp. Distribution)
COMPILATIONS
LAMC 2006 Latin Alternative Comp - Various Artists (Nacional Records)
Tributo a Rage Against the Machine - Various Artists (Verdad y Justicia Records)
ASI SUENA Emergente 3 – Escuchalo Records
Ruta 100 - Various Artists (Nacional Records)
Lo Mejor - Various Artists (ASCAP Comp)
LAMC 2003 Latin Alternative Comp - Various Artists (Nacional Records)
Its been a while, just wanted to reach out to my myspace friends. Stop by and check out some of my Photography and Graphic Design work. Leave a comment on your favorite picture. All feel free to contact me anytime.
hola SPiGGa ! qué tal? yo aquí escribiendo todo el día este mismo saludo a todos mis friends. ya hasta las teclas que uso en este mismo estúpido e insípido recadito están como los jeans que usa mi papá para bañar al perro. ojalá tuviera algo más deinspiración. pero te aseguro que si llega la usaré para una rola, no para andar bombardeando myspace con saludos desnutridos. ayós! besitos!
P.D. Ya hay unas canciones de adelanto del próximo disco!
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Hello SPiGGa Hope you have a nice day, "Rien a dire EP" is now available@beatport, juno, etc. i will appreciate a lot if you can find some time to listen. Feedback is very welcome. Best regards and respect from Gdl, Mexico. Jorge.
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Hey SPiGGa Hope everything is ok, if you have a few minutes , please check out Victor Arias "Malestar de la Cultura" Jorge HM Remix, available @ www.junodownload.com As always, feedback is welcome. Best regards and respect from Gdl, México. Jorge.
"Mutha Funk a Job!!!" Friday April 18th at Bluefoot Bar and Lounge
This night is dedicated to saying "mutha funk a job!!!" Whether you are ending your work week, starting it, dead in the middle of it, or quitting your job (like me!!!) come out and get down.
I'll be throwing down a mix of new rap, old rap, soul, and random grooves that will keep heads nodding and booties shakin. The bartenders will be serving the drinks up strong. Any responsiblities will seem like a distant memory by the time we get done with you!
Bluefoot Bar and Lounge 3404 30th St SD CA 10pm - 21+ - Always Free!!!
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